[J22-Fleet 1] J/22 Class Mandatory Equipment

[Mike Miller]

Item 6.10 includes a throwable. West Marine (our sponsor) should have many
of these items.
Mike Miller

On Thu, Jun 6, 2019 at 8:16 AM Jeffery Cameron via J22 <j22 at lists.wyc.org>
wrote:

> With the wind light tonight and with ONLY 2 WEEKS to go until NAs, today
> would be a good day to check and see if your boat has all mandatory
> equipment and, if it doesn’t, pick those items up or get them on order so
> they arrive on time.
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> It would be a shame if you couldn’t race because you don’t have a fog
> horn.
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> Here is the list:
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> 6. REQUIRED EQUIPMENT WHILE RACING
>
> 6.1 At least one fixed marine type *compass* of magnetic card or digital
> type capable only of instantaneous readout.
>
> 6.2 One *fog horn*.
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> 6.3 One water-resistant *flashlight with spare batteries and bulb*.
>
> 6.4 *Life jackets* or buoyancy aids for each member of the crew as
> required by local regulations.
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> 6.5 One marine *first-aid kit and manual*.
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> 6.6 One *paddle* not less than 1200mm in length.
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> 6.7 One manual *bilge pump and a 10 liter capacity bucket with lanyard*.
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> 6.8 One *anchor* with or without chain of combined minimum weight of 5kg *with
> 30m of non-floating warp having a minimum diameter of 8mm*. When carried,
> the anchor, chain and warp shall be secured together ready for use and
> shall not be stowed on or under the cabin sole over the ballast keel. The
> minimum weight of the anchor shall be 3 kg and the maximum weight of the
> chain shall not exceed 4kg.
>
> 6.9 *Code Flag B* and *copy of the current Racing Rules* as issued by the
> National Sailing Authority.
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> 6.10 Safety equipment prescribed by local race management not otherwise
> included herein . . . such as flares, etc.
>
> 6.11 All yachts shall carry *two fenders* of not less than 152mm in
> diameter and not less than 406mm in length or two spherical fenders not
> less than 240mm in diameter. International J/22 Class Association Effective
> Date: March 1, 2013 Published Date: December 15, 2012 Previous issues:
> March 1, 2010 Page 9
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> 6.12 One dedicated *heaving line of greater than 19m in length* (It is
> recommended this is a floating high-modulus polyethylene fiber tow line of
> not less than 6mm diameter.)
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> You will also need a copy of your VALID measurement certificate to be
> given to the J/22 USA for their records when you register, so locate the
> certificate and either attach it to your online registration, or present it
> in person when you check in.
>
> You will also have to present proof of insurance having certain
> requirements provided in the NOR, so check that out and have that ready to
> present.
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> Here’s a link to the NOR: http://www.regattanetwork.com/event/18209#_docs
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> Also, the Class Rules are only 10 pages long and they contain a lot of
> regulations about equipment on your boat and prohibited items.  You should
> read them and make sure your boat will be in compliance on check-in day.
> Here’s the link:
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> http://www.j22.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/2013ClassRules.pdf
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