Monday 7 August 2023

Safe Sailing in Chichester Harbour

 

With 5000 registered dinghies and 2000 registered yachts and powerboats the Harbour can be busy! To avoid conflict it is essential to understand that all vessels have rights and there is no such rule as “power gives way to sail”. Non-racers have no obligation to avoid racers just because they are racing, and if two vessels collide both are at fault.

The Harbour Master has published a helpful guide that is recommended reading for all Race Week competitors especially visitors:

Rules of the Road in Chichester Harbour

Avoiding collisions and navigating safely. A simple guide to the collision regulations that have particular significance in harbour settings.

In addition, Chichester Harbour Federation, the organising authority for Race Week, publishes a Race Code of Conduct that applies to all racing in the Harbour.

Race Code of Conduct

Scroll down for the section that specifically applies to competitors.

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