Rules of conduct on board

*English translation for convenience; the Russian version is legally binding.*

ONBOARD RULES OF CONDUCT

You are 18 years of age or older.

Sailing is a team sport, and in every team there is a senior member who bears responsibility for the entire crew—the CAPTAIN (skipper). While the crew is on board the yacht, full responsibility for all team members, as well as for the overall safety of the crew and the physical components of the yacht, rests entirely with the CAPTAIN. The objective of the CAPTAIN is to take all possible measures and efforts to ensure the safety of the crew members and the preservation of the yacht, and at times to take additional actions in difficult situations. However, the CAPTAIN is not obligated to supervise each participant continuously or to control all of your actions.

Rules of conduct on board:

• For systematic (three or more times) violation of the rules, a participant may be removed from the yacht and deprived of the right to continue participating in the regatta. GUTS’N GLORY and the CAPTAIN bear no responsibility for losses arising through the fault of the violator, and incurred expenses are non-refundable.

• All instructions of the CAPTAIN are mandatory.

• The Captain has the right to refuse to put to sea with a participant who grossly violates safety regulations or standards of conduct.

• It is forbidden to walk on the yacht in outdoor shoes, shoes with black soles, or high heels. Footwear with soft, light-colored soles should be used on board for better grip on the deck. Specialized boat shoes are preferred.

• Do not step on objects lying on the deck to prevent falling or accidentally kicking them overboard.

• Do not look into or insert objects into open hatches and portholes of other yachts.

• Do not throw trash overboard; use designated trash bags.

• Do not sit or stand on lifelines and stanchions; hold onto handrails when moving about the yacht.

• At moorings and anchorages, refrain from playing loud music, shouting, or whistling—this is a breach of maritime etiquette.

• Before putting to sea, all objects on board must be secured, and lockers must be closed.

• The CAPTAIN or their mate must familiarize all participants with the location and rules of use of life-saving and firefighting equipment.

• Do not use equipment without the CAPTAIN's permission.

• Exercise caution when mooring and unmooring the yacht. Do not place feet, hands, or objects between the hull and the dock or another vessel.

• All used technical items (e.g., winch handles, brushes, binoculars) must be returned to their designated places.

• Do not obstruct the CAPTAIN’s view when approaching a harbor or in challenging navigational areas.

• Conserve water, as the supply on board is limited.

• Do not leave personal belongings unattended—they may be swept overboard or fall.

Pre-race requirements:

Before setting out for a race, a participant is required to:

• Put on appropriate clothing and footwear.

• Remove all items that may pose a hazard to oneself and others (watches, dangling earrings, chains, bracelets, etc.).

• Empty pockets of sharp or dangerous objects.

• Listen carefully to the CAPTAIN, refrain from pushing, and respect other participants.

• Refrain from shouting unnecessarily so as not to distract the CAPTAIN and other participants.

• Individuals who have not familiarized themselves with basic safety procedures and the rules of conduct on board will not be permitted to race.