This web page is a repository of information that all members must reference for safety and maritime regulation material regarding taking to the water at Dalgety Bay Sailing Club and the River Forth overall.
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Note –
Due to the current higher focus regarding radium material found on the beach at Dalgety Bay, the club has decided to include all available information about this matter within our regulations and safety page in order that members have a single repository of all available information.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has developed a Q & A on the health issues around the contamination of the beach, which can be found at the following -
SEPA are investigating other ways to support the Sailing Club via HPA on communicating the health risks and the appropriate protection measures regarding the activities at the Sailing club.
The following is a risk assessment that forms the basis of advice to sailors regarding dinghy launch and recovery at DBSC -
DBSC Dalgety Bay Sailing Club Risk Assessment launch and recovery of dinghies
Health & Safety Notice to Dalgety Bay Sailors.
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Updates
There are ongoing discussions between various parties regarding how to address this issue. The agreed minutes of the Expert Group are on the SEPA web site http://www.sepa.org.uk/radioactive_substances/dalgety_bay.aspx. This is where all further minutes etc from the Expert Group will be located.
SEPA Historic News – select year
SEPA statement – Dalgety Bay plan, 7th February 2012
SEPA statement – Dalgety Bay plan, 16th March 2012
SEPA statement – Dalgety Bay plan, 27th March 2012
SEPA statement – Dalgety Bay plan, 25th April 2012
Dalgety Bay Sailing Club Radium Statement to Members – 19th February, 2012
Dalgety Bay Sailing Club Radium Statement to Members – 24th April, 2012
Dalgety Bay Sailing Club Radium Statement to Members – 26th April, 2012
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From this point on we return to our Regulation and Safety information for all sailors to take note of.
Forth Ports
Firth of Forth Notices to Mariners are issued by the Chief Harbour Master.
The relevant Forth Ports Byelaw (30) states “No person of less than 16 years of age shall be in charge of a power-driven vessel having a power unit installation in excess of ten horse power as rated by the manufacturer or having a potential speed in excess of 8 knots in still water”.
** Note, the club has a speed limit of 5 knots within moorings area and racing area when a race is underway, unless in the event of an emergency.
Rules & Guides covering all aspects of going on the water at Dalgety Bay SC
Training Operating Policy - Club Handbook – RIB Training – RIB Handling Guide – RIB Usage Rules & Guide – Junior Powerboating Policy – Child Protection Policy - RYA Event Management Guide
Training Risk Assessment – Rescue Boat Risk Assessment – Regatta Risk Assessment Template – Tractor Risk Assessment
Rules & Guides covering sailing best practice:
Man Over Board – Sample Safety Checklist – Sample May Day Sheet – FYCA Safety Regulations – Collision Regulations – To Give Way or To Not Give Way – Over Reliance on GPS
Race Officer Duties
Safety Boat Qualifications
Safety Boat Driver: Manning the Safety RIB requires specific skills – it’s not just about driving it. You need to have at least Level 2 Power Boat, AND dinghy sailing experience or knowledge. New recruits usually crew for a period, and drive under the supervision of an experienced team member in order that their suitability can be assessed. It is preferable that all Safety Boat Drivers have also attended the RYA Safety Boat course.
Assistant Safety Boat / Crew: None needed. An interest/experience in dinghy sailing is an advantage. Many people in the team started off crewing the RIB and have moved to becoming qualified drivers, although this isn’t expected of crews.
There are club hosted RYA courses for Level 2 and Safety Boat for those wishing to increase their skills in this area.
Dalgty Bay Sailing Club Raft Details:
Raft Guidance - Guidance on Safe Use of DBSC Raft Rev2 November 2009 – Raft Stability Test November 2009 – Raft Meeting Minutes 17th March 2009 – Raft Winch Manual – Risk Assessment: Raft & Moorings Maintenance
Dalgty Bay Sailing Club Other Areas to Note:
Preasure Washer - Tractor – Moorings Risk Assessment
Boat Recovery Safety Guidance
On some occasions boats at DBSC, either at anchor or on a mooring, come adrift. Often this occurs during sever weather conditions. The club has had several instances of boats going off moorings in very bad weather conditions and drifting off out to sea or onto a beach. We all know it is with best intentions that people / members will put Club or personal boats to sea in order to recover them. Even the RNLI will not put to sea of it puts people at further risk, so on no account should members of DBSC being doing this. Without exception, no member should put to sea to recover a vessel unless the conditions allow this to be safe.
A boat can be replaced, people cannot!
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RNLI Safety Guidance
RNLI Sea Safety Complete Guide – RNLI Caring for your Lifejacket – RNLI Child lifejacket Guide – RNLI Dinghy Sailing Safety Guide – RNLI Inboard Engine Checklist – RNLI Outboard Engine Checklist – RNLI Safety On The Sea
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When you should and should not go sailing
