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HOYA Round the Island Race 2001 Safety Briefing
Author: Sue Warden-Owen
BSAFE AND SOUND IN THE SOLENT
A Safety Briefing Meeting was held today, Wednesday 16th May, at the Island Sailing Club in Cowes for this year's Hoya Round The Island Race, being held on Saturday 16th June 2001.
Well attended, representatives came from Associated British Ports, Cowes Harbour Commission, Marine Rescue Solent Centre, Marine Police Unit, Queens Harbour Master, Red Funnel Group and the R.N.L.I. in order to discuss the safety of the largest and most popular yacht race of its type in the world
and to formalise the Port Marine Safety Risk Assessment for this year's event.
Facts arising from the meeting include:-
- The Island Sailing Club has carried out an in-depth risk assessment covering the key areas of collision, grounding, capsize, boat damage and personal injury
- With an estimated 12,000 competitors expected for the 65th Hoya Round the Island Race, this year's finish line will be extended, angled and situated further to the west, in order to reduce congestion and encourage the quick and early dispersion of the finished yachts
- The 50 nautical mile race will start at 08:00 on Saturday 16th June 2001 for the first group of boats off the Royal Yacht Squadron starting line at Cowes, Isle of Wight. A special Big Boat Class will depart at 10:00 competing for the Hoya Trophy, along with 5 International America's Cup
Class yachts
- There will be fair tides from Cowes between 06:00 - 12:00, with High Water at 07:40 and in ideal conditions it is anticipated that new race course records could be set
- The Marine Police Unit will operate boats at the start and the finish of the Hoya Round the Island Race. They will keep the channel clear for ferries and large vessels. There are no reported Cruise Ships or Container Vessels due in the area during the start of the race, at this time
- The Chief Race Officer will carefully monitor the weather from a week prior to the race. Using the facilities provided by the Met Office, he will be able to judge, in advance, the safety of the race if extreme conditions arise
Anyone wishing to participate in the 65th Hoya Round the Island Race 2001 can obtain further information and entry forms from either the Island Sailing Club on 01983 296911 or from the website, along with other useful information on the race, ratings, tides and on the sponsor Hoya Lens UK Ltd, at www.hoyaroundtheisland.org.uk
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