Nelson Radio Sailing Club Inc.

Health and Safety Policy for Best Island Venue.

Parking is prohibited within the perimeter of the venue except for special cases. No parking on the Fulton Hogan access road.

Available parking is in the designated area adjacent the venue on Barnett Avenue.

Members may drive into the venue using the one-way road, to unload and pick up their boats and equipment only.

The Health and Safety Committee may at its discretion, allocate a suitable and safe parking space(s) inside the perimeter of the venue to any member affected by handicap, illness or age deemed sufficient to restrict their access to and from the venue in accordance with the terms of this agreement.

Access is prohibited beyond the rope fence area. The recovery of grounded or faulty boats must be by inflatable rescue craft only.

Maximum of two persons allowed in inflatable craft at one time.

Life jackets must be worn in inflatables at all times.

At least one person must remain on land at all times when inflatable is in use.

Maximum of six people allowed on pontoon at one time. No children allowed on the pontoon.

Life buoy attached to rope and a club lifejacket must be available on pontoon at all times during all sailing.

Minimum of two persons may sail at any time at the venue providing they have access to wearing life jackets.

Smoking is not permitted in the sailing control area or the rigging area.

A “runner” will be appointed each sailing day to fetch the AED from the Golf Club if required. A vehicle may be parked inside the perimeter for this runner. 

First Aid kit must be maintained and kept in a box on the inside of the right-hand container door.

The day’s Race Officer is charged with phoning 111 if required.