AYA Powerboat Racing

CRe BUL,LETIN

The Circuit Racing Committee (CRC) would like to convey the foUowing information to all Circuit Competitors and officials in advance of the 2015 season:

SEATS

From 1st January 2015, full seats are mandatory in aU Monohulll classes. Seats must not form part of the integral structure of the hull and must suitably secured and fit for purpose.

COCKPITS

From the 1s1 January 20115, alii catamaran cockpits must have a minimum of Scm head cìeeranee. This measurement willi be take'n wilth the d!rilver seated iln the cockpìt wearing theilr buoyancy aid and helmet.

Alii new bui,l:d catamaran cockpits from 1st January' 20116 must have a milnimumt of 10cm head clearance.

CRASH BOXES

From the 1 st January 2015, UIIM ceríiñed Crash Boxes are mandatory for an 1F2 & above dass catamarans. This appäes at both Nationall & Club I!e~vell.

HELMETS

From the 1 sI January 201' 5, competitors ta,kilng part iln UIIM Intemational events, you must use a helmet that is compliant with Snen standards. The European ECE2205 standard win no Iongier be acceptable in UlM events.

If you are an international competiltor and wish to race' abroad! or at the F4, OSY400 & GT30 World Championships in Nottingham in 2015:, you must ensure your hellmet comphes with Snell regulations.

UlM Snell standards will be published on the UlM websi,te.

HELMET MOUNTED CAMERAS

From the 1 st January 2015, external recordi'ng aids ie; Cameras will no longer be permi:tted to be attached to helmets.

RYA RYA BULLETIN

Please be advised that following areas require the immediate attention of competitors & Officials:

STEERING

We have had an unusually high incident rate so far this year of steering failures for various reasons. These include the following:

• Weld failure on steering wheel boss. • Spindle failure. • Cable failure. • Shearing of the bolt which secures the steering drum to the shaft. • Shackle pin coming undone. • Pulleys trapping the cable.

We cannot convey enough the seriousness of the above incidents and urge that all competitors thoroughly check all of your equipment as a matter of urgency before your next race.

JACK PLUGS

The RY A Scrutineers have informed us that there are a number of incidents that have seen jack plugs failing. Please immediately check your equipment and resolve any issues that you may have.

TRANSOMS

Various transom failures have been seen in 2014. Please inspect your transoms and take any action required to strengthen them.

SEATS

It has been brought to our attention that a number of drivers are not using adequate seats or in some cases no seats at all in the monohull classes. Although it is a not a rule, we urge you to consider fitting them for your own safety or the safety of any minors that you are responsible for. We STRONGLY recommend the use of an adequate seat.

y Olll are lJ'espo:JiJsiibrl~ f:O"r lYti>llIlr ellll!.l1Jl)lÎfiJ~lrnt at aU times and we urge lYti>ll1l to aIJ~ ph~aS'e sp:e;miJ some time clheokilJiJg every aspect of lYour equ~pmerilt Tibe RYA scrullineeirs wiJœ be c!h:eokœlAQ cœosell, at t'lil~ ned Ililatio:rnat

NonCE FR.OM POWERBOAT GP

Please coulld aU teams ensure ttlat they are wearing smart uniform t team-wear at aU times during National Events.

There are many onlline companies that will print discount Ilogos and provide clothing at reasolllabfe rates. If this is, not possibte', then p'ease consider purchase p'ain polo's I t-shirts ttlat can be worn by your crew.

Publ.c perce'plion is very important and it would be very much appreciated if everyone eould pfease make an e,fiort.

AYA Powerboat Racing

CRC BULLETIN 12.06.15

The Circuit Racing Committee (CRC) would like to convey the following information to all Circuit Competitors and officials:

CM1IO:PY IfŒIUEASiE - ~IM ' EI[l)JAŒ A1fTEINTIOIN REQUœllŒD

With effect from 1st July 2015, all restrained cockpit boats with a canopy will be required to have an appropriate release for the front hinge that can be operated from inside and outside the cockpit. The words 'Canopy !Release' must be located on the boat next to the external release.

MANDATORY USE OF AIR

Drivers are reminded that the use of air is mandatory in all reinforced cockpit boats. Drivers are further reminded that they must think ahead and consider how they will use their air supply in the event of an accident without moving or removing their helmet, loosening or unfastening their straps, and without removing their steering wheel. It is also the driver's responsibility to ensure their air bottle is full prior to each session.

It is also highly recommended that gauges are fitted to your air bottles to clearly indicate how much air is available to you.

HELMETS

With effect from 1 st January 2016, all drivers in non-restrained boats will be required to wear a full face helmet.

NEW BOATS

All new catamaran boats, constructed after 1 st January 2016, must fully comply with UlM Rules.

AYA Powerboat Racing

CRC BULLETIN The Circuit Racing Committee (CRC) would like to convey the following information to all Circuit Competitors and officials in advance of the 2015 season:

ONBOARD AIR SUPPLY

With immediate effect, the use of an onboard Air Supply is mandatory for all drivers restrained in reinforced cockpit boats.

HELMETS

Drivers under the age of 18 restrained in reinforced cockpit boats will be allowed to use a non Snell CMR/CMS 2007 helmet to facilitate the use of mandatory onboard Air Supply. Such helmets shall meet all other helmet requirements as described in the PB2.

VISORS

Helmet visors, where fitted, should remain closed at all times when racing. Helmet visors are mandatory in all non reinforced cockpit boats.