Bridge to Bridge - Support Races

NZWSRA DAY LICENCE - Support Races

Bridge to Bridge Rules Day Licence Information

Please read this, then complete all fields below.

Flag colours and meaning
- Green – Course open
- Yellow – Caution, there may be a skier/boat or obstacle in the water in front of you
- Red – Race stopped, stop immediately
- Orange – The orange flag in your boat should be waved from waterline to waterline should you need immediate assistance (It should NOT be used in case of a breakdown).
If you see another competitor waving their flag you should stop and render assistance.

Spacing between competitors
- At the start of the race- 10m
- When passing another stationary boat or skier- 10m
- When racing next to another competitor- 5m
- When following another competitor- 100m
- When crossing behind another competitor- 20m

Fallen skier
- Reduce speed to idle, check there is no one behind you, do a tight turn and travel back up the rope to your skier, NO FAST OR SWEEPING TURNS
- Raise your orange flag if your skier is in the water
- If someone in your crew requires urgent assistance, wave your orange flag from side to side
- If you see another competitor waving their orange flag from side to side you MUST render assistance

Driver and observer conduct in the boat
- Driver must face forward at all times
- Observer must face backward to observe the skier at all times
- Driver and observers must stay in their seats and feet must be in contact with the floor at all times

Cut out switch
- Must be attached to driver at all times when racing
- Must cut the engine in the event of driver ejection from the boat

Safety equipment
- All members of the crew (driver, observer and skier) must be wearing life jackets
- If your team will be travelling in excess of 35mph all members of the crew must also be wearing helmets or protective headgear

Name*

First NameLast Name

Boat Name*

Race Entered:*

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email*

example@example.com

Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Please answer all FIVE questions on this form

1. When you pass a skier in the water while racing how many metres must you be from them:*

100m10m50m

When in the boat during racing the observer must:*

Face forward at all timesHave at least one foot on the floorFace backwards observing the skier and remain in their seat with both feet on the floor

When you see a red flag on an official’s boat it means:*

The race is stopped, you should stop immediatelyProceed with cautionCourse open

When your skier falls you should:*

Continue onDo a wide sweeping turnSlow to an idle, check behind you and return up your rope to your skier

If you will be travelling in excess of 35mph all crew must wear:*

A lifejacket and helmet or protective headgearA lifejacketA helmet or protective headgear

Acknowledgement:

I have completed the requirements listed above for a Bridge to Bridge NZWSRA Day Licence.

I understand and acknowledge the rules that are required for racing in my class.

I confirm I will also complete my indemnity form.

Signature*

Date*

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