HKFFA — Local Equipment Regulations September 2000

The following equipment shall be on board:

1. Two hand bailers each of at least one litre capacity or one hand bailer of at least one litre capacity and one pump.

2. One paddle of minimum overall length 1000mm and minimum weight of 0.4kg.

 

3. One anchor, minimum weight 2 kg, with not less than 18 metres of line of 6mm minimum diameter. The anchor can be made up to weight by the addition of chain provided that the weight of chain does not exceed 0.6kg.

4. One buoyancy aid for every person on board.

 

5. A towing fairlead of stainless steel construction, with a minimum internal diameter of 25mm and minimum gauge of 4mm, shall be fitted within 700 mm of the stem head.

6. A tow rope not less than 16 metres of 8mm minimum diameter, in addition and separate to the anchor line.

 

7. 443 kg. of positive buoyancy, provided by polystyrene blocks e.g.,

20 blocks 0.10m x 0.10m x 1.00m = 200 kg.

162 blocks 0.15m x 0.10m x 0.10m = 243 kg.
  1. When under tow, the jib should be attached to the boat in a furled position, with jib sheets attached. This is to provide additional safety should detachment to the tow occur.

Note : Items 1 - 5 above are FFI Regulations.