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2006 ISAF Submission Process
 5.02 Safety Harness and Safety Lines (Tethers)

Submissions are now invited for the 2006 ISAF Annual Conference. Please note the submission deadline is 1ST AUGUST 2006.

The attached Submission form should be completed and return to the ISAF office via email: secretariat@isaf.co.uk or by fax: + 44 2380 635 789.

Notes for completing the Submission form

In accordance with ISAF Regulation 1.1, submissions can only be accepted from Member National Authorities (MNAs), International Class Associations, Committee Chairmen, the ISAF President and/or the Executive Committee.  Recognised Class Associations may make submissions to change their class rules.

In the proposal if relevant please detail the current reference or policy, with the proposed changes set out.  New words and phrases should be bold and underlined, deleted text should be struck through. Please detail new proposals or policy in its entirety.

If the submission proposes a change to existing Articles, Regulations, the Racing Rules, or other ISAF Codes and Rules, please quote the relevant reference or policy.

Please define clearly the reasons for making this submission.

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(Note: (In accordance with regulations 1.1, 1.3 & 1.4, a submission may only be made by a duly authorised person.  Please detail name of authorised person).

Name of Authorised Person:

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(Note:  Please give a contact name and e-mail address for any queries)

 

For further information on the ISAF submissions process please contact Vicky Jinks        on + 44 23 80 63 51 11 or email secretariat@isaf.co.uk.

Title:  5.02 Safety Harness and Safety Lines (Tethers)

Subtitle:  ISAF Special Regulations, Section 5 – Personal Equipment

Offshore Committee
Special Regulations Sub-committee

A submission from the A submission from the UNITED STATES SAILING ASSOCIATION

     

Proposal:

5.02.1 each crew member shall have a harness and safety line that complies with EN 1095 (ISO 12401) or equivalent with a safety line not more than 2m in length

5.02.5 It is strongly recommended that:-

a) a harness and safety line should comply with EN1095 (ISO 12401) or near equivalent

Current Position:

5.02.1 each crew member shall have a harness and safety line that complies with EN 1095 (ISO 12401) or equivalent with a safety line not more than 2m in length

5.02.5 It is strongly recommended that:-

a) a harness and safety line should comply with EN1095 (ISO 12401) or near equivalent

Reason:

5.02.5 a) is superseded by 5.02.1
 

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