2025 International Hansa Class World & International Championships

Continuing my request re radios: A parallel argument would relate to the race Notices. They are available to all competitors on the website, but a competitor may not avail themselves of the Notices if they choose not to look, or if they do not have access to the internet. Could I please ask for a clarification on this rule as I would regard having a VHF on board for Xervier would constitute a necessary safety requirement, as he might not make the same decisions relating to safety or emergencies that a sailor without an intellectual impairment would make. Thank you,

VHF radios may be carried in boats while racing and competitors may monitor the course race management frequency. Competitors shall not make or receive transmissions on any other frequency.

SI 3.3 On the water, the Race Committee intends to monitor and communicate with Team Coaches on VHF radio channel 72 for Alpha Course Area and 77 for Bravo Course Area.

SI 3.4 [DP] From the first warning signal until the end of the last race of the day, except in an emergency, a boat shall not make voice or data transmissions and shall not receive voice or data communication that are not available to all boats.

SI 3.5 [DP] Whilst racing, Mobile phones are not permitted to be used onboard.