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For the purposes of dinghies determining the length of tow rope to be carried during the race, those with a RYA PY number 1105 or greater shall carry a 6mm tow rope of at least 4 metres in length and those with a RYA PY number smaller than 1105 shall carry a 6mm tow rope at least 6 metres in length. In all cases a tow rope must not be part of the dinghy’s running rigging and must be available for immediate use.

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APPENDIX 1 – SAFETY BRIEFING NOTES

1 This is a long-distance race where weather conditions can change and boats can become isolated.

2 All competitors other than those sailing the Half Marathon are advised to carry a handheld VHF radio set to and able to communicate on channel M1.

3 The race officer will exercise a strict safety policy based on the weather forecast over the course of the race rather than on prevailing conditions. This will be based on three established forecasters, including the Met Office.

4 An early decision not to sail will be posted on the MYC website on Friday 4th September 2026 if the forecast for poor conditions issettled.

5 Boats should be self-sufficient throughout the day with appropriate safety equipment and provisions aboard.