2.3.4 Potable Water: A yacht shall have an installed water tank
and delivery system. A yacht shall carry 5 gallons of
potable water per person, not including emergency water.

2.1.2 Hatch Boards: A yacht’s hatch boards, whether or not in
position in the hatchway, shall be secured to the yacht (e.g.
by a lanyard) for the duration of the race to prevent their
being lost overboard.

2.7.1(a) Fuel On Board: A Yacht shall carry sufficient fuel to
provide a cruising range under power of at least 100
nautical miles after finishing.

3.1.1 Lifejackets: Each crew member shall have a life jacket that
provides at least 33.7 lbs (150 N) of buoyancy, intended to be
worn over the shoulders (no belt packs), meeting either U.S.
Coast Guard or ISO specifications. Life jackets shall be
equipped with crotch or leg straps, a whistle, a waterproof
light, be fitted with marine-grade retro-reflective material,
and be clearly marked with the yacht or wearer’s name, and
be compatible with the wearer’s safety harness. If the life
jacket is inflatable, it shall be checked for air retention
regularly.

3.2.3 Lifejacket and Harness Use: Each crew member shall wear a
safety harness and lifejacket while on deck
3.2.3.1 from sunset to sunrise;
3.2.3.2 when the mainsail is reefed or being reefed;
3.2.3.3 when otherwise required by the skipper.

3.3.2 Spare Navigation Lights: A yacht shall have a second set of
navigation lights that comply with U.S. Coast Guard
requirements and which can be connected to a different
power source than the primary lights.

3.4 Fire Extinguishers: A yacht shall carry fire extinguisher(s)
that meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements.

3.6 Flares: A yacht shall carry:
3.6.1 Two (2) SOLAS orange smoke flares not older than
the expiration date.
3.6.2 Six (6) SOLAS red parachute flares not older than the
expiration date.
3.6.3 Four (4) SOLAS red hand flares not older than the
expiration date.

3.8.2 Handheld VHF Radio: A yacht shall have a watertight
handheld VHF radio or a handheld VHF radio with a
waterproof cover. After 1/1/2015, this radio shall have
DSC/GPS capability.

3.8.3 Emergency VHF Antenna: A yacht shall have an emergency
VHF antenna. After 1/1/2015, the emergency antenna shall
be equipped with sufficient coax to reach the deck, and have
a minimum length of 15″ (381 mm).

3.21 Sail Numbers: A yacht shall have the ability to display sail
numbers and letters of the size carried on the mainsail by an
alternative means when none of the numbered sails is set.

3.24.1 Searchlight: A yacht shall have a watertight, high-powered
searchlight, suitable for searching for a person overboard at
night or for collision avoidance.

3.26 Radar Reflector: A yacht shall have an 11.5″ diameter or
greater octahedral radar reflector or one of equivalent
performance.
3.27 Buckets: A yacht shall carry two (2) stout buckets of at least
two gallons (7.6 liters) capacity, each with a lanyard
attached.

3.28 Safety Gear and Through Hull Diagram: A yacht shall post a
durable, waterproof diagram or chart in the main
accommodation area where it can be seen easily locating the
principal items of safety equipment and through hulls.

 

3.40 Grab Bag(s): A yacht shall have for each life raft a grab bag
with a lanyard and clip. Each grab bag shall have inherent
flotation and be of a bright fluorescent color, and at least
one grab bag shall contain a properly registered 406 MHz
EPIRB and a watertight handheld VHF radio or a handheld
VHF radio with a waterproof cover. The VHF radio and
EPIRB need not be in addition to the other requirements
contained herein.