2004 CHRISTCHURCH HELICOPTERS
NEW ZEALAND

JET BOAT CHAMPIONSHIP RULES

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE CHANGES TO THESE RULES FOR THIS MARATHON ONLY
MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL RULES

INTRODUCTION/MEMBERSHIP

It is emphasised that the following rules are designed to protect administrators, entrants, their boats and crews from any adverse situation they are likely to encounter as a result of their participation in the sport of Jet Boat Racing. However, since no sets of rules are entirely comprehensive, decisions taken by Organisers and the Jury will be based on these rules tempered by a desire to ensure that success results from fair racing, superior speed and skill. To join the NZJBRRA you need to apply to our secretary once only if you hold a race licence and then you are a member so long as you are financial if you become un financial you need to resit your licence and rejoin the NZJBRRA, membership is also open to any NZJBA financial member on application to the NZJBRRA secretary and payment of annual subscription.

1. RACING CLASSES

(a) Classes of jet boat river racing are determined solely on the cubic capacity of the engine used and are distinguished as follows:
R1 CLASS: 91-105kph your boat must be capable of doing 91 kph and not exceed 105kph
D CLASS: 3401 - 4200cc
C CLASS: 4201 - 5100cc
B CLASS: 5101 - 6000cc
A CLASS: 6001 - 7700cc
UNLIMITED: 7701cc and above
all class will only be run if a minimum of 3 boats enter/compete, boats will race in class above with percentage handicap of 4%.
(b) Titles
Class: R1 - 1st,2nd,3rd. D - 1st,2nd,3rd. C - 1st,2nd,3rd. B - 1st,2nd,3rd. A - 1st,2nd,3rd. U - 1st,2nd,3rd.
You must start the first and last legs and finish the last leg and complete 80% of the course legs (7legs), you can change your engine once in the case of engine failure at the discretion of the tech inspector. You can have DNF's and DNS's.
Overall: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
You can change your engine once in the case of engine failure at the discretion of the tech inspector. You can be from any class, you cannot have a DNF or DNS.
(c) Multiplication factors
(i) Forced induction engines, (except two stroke engines) those engines using combustion supporting additives (e.g. Nitrous Oxide, Turbo, supercharger etc) will be required to multiply their cc rating by 1.4 (1.8 1/1/2005) to obtain their class rating.
(ii) Rotary engines will be required to multiply their cc rating by 1.8, and if forced induction is utilised, by a further 1.4 to obtain their class rating.
(iii) Diesel engines are NOT subject to any multiplication factors to obtain class rating irrespective of whether forced induction is utilised.
(iv) Turbine engines shall fall in unlimted class.
2. RACING LICENCES

(a) No one can take part in a race without being in possession of their approved current Race Licence, First Aid Certificate and Log Book.
(b) An approved race Licence is current NZJBA issued NZJBRRA Race Licence, or overseas competitors UIM International Licence.
(c) Endorsements - All or any of the following steps can be taken by the NZJBA executive and/or the Management Committee of the NZJBRRA.
(i) Reprimand (in writing) to be recorded in Licence/Logbook.
(ii) Disqualification (in writing) to be recorded in Licence/Logbook.
(iii) Licence Suspension or Cancellation, in which case the licence holder may be required to appear before a disciplinary committee.

A medical examination is required every three (3) years, however RRA Executive have the right to send any driver for a medical at their discretion. It is the responsibility of the licence holder to report any change in their state of health to the NZJBA National Secretary.

2004 CHRISTCHURCH HELICOPTERS 2004
NEW ZEALAND

JET BOAT CHAMPIONSHIP RULES
3. JURISDICTION
THE JURY (Protest Committee)

(a) Composition
(i) Chairman appointed by organisers.
( Ian Armstrong)
(ii) Minimum of three (3) including Chairman.
(John Nuttall, Ian Armstrong, Phil Spicer)
(b) Authority/Duties
(i) The Jury has authority to enforce all applicable rules/regulations and to decide on any matter relevant to the conduct of the event, including penalties.
(ii) The Jury must decide as soon as possible on all disputes, protests and claims presented to it during the event.
(iii) The Jury must determine whether a Protest or Claim presented to it has been lodged in accordance with the rules. If found invalid, the reasons must be given to the claimant and fee if paid, refunded at the discretion of the Jury.
PROTESTS

(c) Hearing of the Parties
(i) Any person or body being party to a Protest, Claim or Dispute or being charged for an offence against the rules shall have the right to be heard before the judicial body in question in order to defend himself.
(ii) The judicial body must satisfy itself that notice has been given to the parties of where and when the Hearing will take place.
(iii) If any party duly convened fails to appear without giving an acceptable reason, judgement can be rendered by default.
(d) Witnesses
(i) Each party may bring witnesses to the Hearing. They must only testify to the facts and may not express opinions, unless asked to do so by the judicial body.
(ii) Any costs incurred by the appearance of witnesses shall be borne by the respective parties unless decided otherwise by the judicial body.
(e) The hearing procedure
The following procedure must be followed in all hearings unless stated otherwise elsewhere in these rules:
z' written minutes must be taken
z' all parties to the case are entitled to be present throughout the hearing and question all evidence
z' the protest, claim or charge shall be read out to the parties
z' the parties shall be invited to state their cases. The parties may call witnesses. All witnesses must be excluded from the hearing except when giving evidence. Each witness, after having given his account of the case, may be questioned by all parties and by the members of the judicial body. The witnesses then withdraw
z' any member of the judicial body who is familiar with the case may give his evidence
z' the parties shall be entitled to question each other and any member of the judicial body who may have given evidence
z' the parties shall be invited to make a final statement of their cases
z' the judicial body may recall any party, previous witness or new witness and call on other evidence. The parties must be present during the whole of the recall and must be given the opportunity to question any new evidence after which they may re-make their final statements
(f) Judgement
(i) Decisions by judicial bodies shall be reached by simple majority of votes. In case of equal votes, the Chairman’s vote will be the casting one.
(ii) Any judgement pronounced by a judicial body takes immediate effect and cannot be altered except after appeal to the NZJBRRA Inc. Management Committee.
(g) Interested Parties
No member of a judicial body may adjudicate who has taken part as competitor, race organiser or race controller in the race concerning which a judgement is to be given or has already participated in a decision on the matter, or who knows himself to have directly or indirectly an interest in one of the parties involved.(the race controller will not sit on the protest jury)
(h) Notification of Decision
All decisions by any judicial body must be notified to the concerned parties in writing as soon as practicable.
(i) Availability of Documents
All documents relevant to any decision by a judicial body must be filed and held available for a higher authority.
(j) Return of Fees
If a protest is upheld by a judicial body, the respective fee may be returned to the protester.
(k) Right of Protest
(i) Only a competitor or race official taking part in the event, has the right to lodge a protest. Joint protests, severally signed, will not be considered.
(ii) A protest can be lodged against the posted provisional results or against any decision made by the Race Committee or an Official, or against one or several competitors.
(iii) A protest can only be lodged in a matter which concerns the protester himself.
(iv) A protest which complies with these rules must not be refused by the organisers.
(l) The Protest Fee
The amount for a protest fee is NZ$100.00 inc. GST.
(m) Format of Protest
A protest must be legible, signed by the protester and it must state any rule infringed. It must be in the English language. It can be accompanied by any evidence the protester considers useful.
(n) Lodging of a Protest
(i) A protest must be handed to the Race Controller who must in the presence of the Protester record the time of receipt.
(ii) The protest must be accompanied by the stipulated fee.
(iii) Any justification, explanation or supporting evidence once lodged must be confidential and not revealed, and must not be amended or added to before the Hearing.
(0) Time Limit
(i) The time limit for lodging a protest is 30 minutes after your boat finish's the leg, unless it is protest against the times posted then it is 1 hour after results posted.
(ii) However, if the protest is against the regularity of a competitor’s equipment or against the validity of an entry or any regulation by the organisers, the protest must be lodged before the protester starts in the race, unless he can prove to the Jury that he was not given access to the facts before the start.
4 PENALTIES
(a) General

(i) Any proven breach of the rules of the NZJBRRA or of any duly published race regulations may be penalised.
(ii) The race controller will be responsible for issuing penalties resulting in time penalties or reprimands.
(iii) In order to protect the interests of the sporting community, also the following actions may be penalised:
z' any deliberate act taken to gain unfair advantage
z' any false act made or statement given with the intention of suppressing facts required for the proper conduct of the race
z' any attempt to bribe or the taking of a bribe
z' any abusive or unsportsmanlike behaviour by driver, crew or support crew.
(b) Reprimand
(i) A reprimand is a notice of disapproval of an unacceptable action. It must be recorded by the Race Controller. A reprimand must be given in writing and recorded in the competitor’s Logbook. A reprimand automatically constitutes a warning that if the offence recurs, a heavier penalty will be given.
(ii) A reprimand can be given by the Race Controller or the Jury.
(c) Disqualification
(i) Disqualification deletes a competitor from the results of the single timed trial, heat or race where the offence occurred.
(ii) Disqualification is made by the Jury and/or NZJBRRA Management Committee.
(d) Suspension
(i) Suspension means an immediate loss of all rights to participate in any activities falling under the control of the NZJBRRA Inc. for a period of time specified in the sentence.
(ii) Suspension can be imposed on a competitor, official or an organisation for a deliberate and serious offence, repeated or very serious indiscipline or very serious misconduct.
(iii) Suspension can be imposed only by the NZJBRRA Inc. Management Committee. A suspended licence holder must hand his licence/logbook to the issuing authority who will return it only after the suspension has expired.
5. ENTRIES

(a) Admission
(i) The organisers have the right to decide whether an entry is acceptable.
(ii) An entry is not valid unless it reaches the organisers within the time prescribed.
(iii) All entries must be on the official entry form (which will include an indemnity) signed by the crew.
(iv) The organisers reserve the right to limit the number of entries.
(b) Fee
(i) The organisers fix the amount of entry fee for the race(s). Entry is valid only after the payment of the entry fee. Entry fee is $250 inc gst if payment and entry is received by 25th October 2003 after that it is $500 inc gst.
(c) Crew
(i) All drivers must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Crew must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.
(ii) Any crew shall be comprised of not less than two (2) members for the duration of the race/event.
(iii) No change to the list of crew members shall be made between the official entry of the crew and the start of the race, except when the organisers give their explicit consent to the change.
(iv) Crew changes during the event will only be accepted on medical or compassionate grounds and with the explicit consent of the Race Controller.
(v) Each crew shall have one (1) crew member designated as Captain who is responsible for the boat and all actions of its crew.All matters relating to the race shall be conducted through the captain.
(vi) All drivers and crew are obliged to know the rules of river racing, and in particular the passing rule.
6. Distinctive Marks

(a) Official sponsors decals where supplied by the organisers, must be securely fixed to the boat and legible as directed for the duration of the race/event.
(b) All rights to advertising for any part of an event remain the sole property of the organisers or their nominees. No crew members or other persons shall permit any other person or organisation to use any information without the permission of the organisers.
(c) Registration letters and race numbers affixed and legible.
(i) Race numbers must be black at least 300mm in height with class letter three quarters of the number size on a white background or reverse. or black with at least 25mm white out line.
(ii) Numbers to be placed on each side of boat plus on the foredeck (Foredeck numbers to read from the front of the boat)
(iii) Boat race number to be clearly written on each side of trailer.
(iv) Tow Vehicle to have numbers on the top left of front windscreen
(v) Any boat not complying with the above will be penalised 5% per leg untill fixed.
7. Safety Rules

(a) Alcohol/Drugs
(i) Competitors and/or organisers shall not be under the influence of alcohol or other banned substances while participating in an event.
(ii) Testing, when carried out, shall be by approved personnel with appropriate equipment in accordance with procedures outlined in the testing equipments manual. Zero tolerance any ready will result in Disqualification.
(iii) A competitor shall, if requested by an authorised official, submit to an alcohol/drug test. Refusal or failure to do so may be taken as if a positive test had been recorded and dealt with accordingly.
(iv) Any boat crew observed consuming liquor or other banned substance during the allocated time of racing or practising, or who, in the opinion of the organisers is under the influence of liquor or banned substance, will be suspended for the day and have their licence endorsed accordingly.
(b) Life Jackets
(i) Racing lifejackets must be worn by all crew while the boat is in motion.
(ii) Where adequate rollbars are fitted and an approved full harness seatbelt is worn, a NZ Standard lifejacket with “Standards” labels attached is acceptable in place of a racing lifejacket.
(iii) It is the sole responsibility of the wearer to ensure the efficiency and type of life jacket worn is appropriate to its intended use.
(c) Helmet
(i) Each person aboard a race boat in motion must wear an efficient helmet suitable for boat racing of either red, yellow, orange or white colour, which complies with an equivalent NZ Standard.
(ii) The wearer is entirely responsible for the efficiency of their helmet.

(d) Clothing
(i) Fire resistant overalls are compulsory for all crew in race boats.
(ii) Face/feet/hand protection is strongly recommended.
(iii) Plastic wet weather gear may only be worn over fire resistant clothing.
(e) Personal Safety
Each crew of a race boat shall carry on their person
(i) A hand held orange smoke signal producing dense orange smoke for a minimum of 50 seconds.
and must show a current non-expired date.
(ii) Waterproof matches.
(iii) Thermal blanket in a waterproof container.
(iv) Highly recommended all crew to carry on their person a resuscitation face shield.
(v) Highly recommended all crew to wear neck braces.

8. Equipment (if followed by # you will get 5% per leg untill fixed)
In order to race, each craft must be equipped with the following -

(a) Comprehensive first aid kit in waterproof container including:
(i) St Johns or Red Cross first aid manual (highly recommended)
(ii) Several bandages: crepe/cotton,50mm,75mm,150mm & triangular
(iii) Dressings: several Telfa dressings, small & large, assorted Elastoplast strips
(iv) Safety pins, roll of adhesive plaster
(v) One super insulation sheet e.g. Soehngen
(vi) Matches (30 waterproof or in waterproof container)
(vii) Knife
(b) Orange distress flag - minimum size 600mm - 600mm attached to a handle.
(c) Bouyant orange smoke signal producing dense orange smoke for a minimum of 3 minutes.
and must show a current non-expired date.
(d) Where roll cage fitted, mirror(s) must be fitted to give driver and crew effective rearward vision.
(e) Roll Cages # The roll cage must protect all crew in the boat irrespective as to how the boat could be laying, i.e. Upside down or on its side. (see diagrams) the main section of the roll bar should be formed from a single piece, only thick walled pipe is to be used. Clearance from the underside of the top bar to the top of the crew/drivers helmet must be 100mm(millimetres)
Side and rear. Minimum of 100mm, however if side or rear clearance is less than 100mm appropriate rollcage padding must be fitted. Roll cage to bow, if you string a line from the under side of the top bar to the bow of the boat a minimum of 100mm helmet clearance must be maintained. (see diagrams in year book)
(e) Seat belts to be fitted in all boats with roll bars. Minimum 4 point harness, the shoulder harness can not run parallel or close to parallel to the back of the seat down to the floor (see diagrams in year book).
(f) Tow rope/Painter # of at least 10M length and 12mm diameter to be attached to boweye of boat.Plus one additional rope of same dimensions to be securely stowed in the boat.
(g) Fire extinguishers must be carried in all boats.
Permitted Types:
(i) Multi purpose (A.B.C) dry powder of minimum capacity 1.4 kg
(ii) ATC/AFFF multi purpose foam fire extingusher capacity 1.75 litres.
(iii) Extinguishers must be fitted in suitable mounting bracket capable of supporting the fire extinguisher in the event of an accident.
(iv) Competitors must have in their log book documentation to show their extinguisher has been serviced within the previous 12 months. New extinguishers must also have certificates to show they have been serviced. All extinguishers must be pressure tested and recharged every five years.
(v) Aerosol type extinguishers are not permitted.
(h) Two paddles/oars # in good condition.
(i) Bilge pump # electric of minimum capacity 4400 litre per hr in good working order. Venturi optional extra.
(j) Reasonable tool kit # and spares.
(k) Seats # (including back rests), tanks, battery, windscreens (where fitted), (etc.) to be securely fixed.
(l) Battery isolating switch #- to be located between the two front seats and easily accessible by driver and crew even when strapped in their seats, must be identified by a red triangle of at least 75mm sides. (In boats of metal construction it is recommended that the isolating switch be on the earth terminal).
(m) The steering system must be in good condition and all threaded fixings must have effective locking devices. A chain guide must be fitted to boats with sprocket and chain steering. All other systems must comply with manufacturers specifications for their intended use.
(n) All exposed, moving mechanical parts,# ie. driveshaft belts, pulleys etc, must be enclosed by asecurecover - metal mesh acceptable.

(o) Fuel Tanks
(i) Tanks must not leak. Tanks must be securely fastened
(ii) Fillers - fitted so no fuel can spill into the hull.(all spilt fuel is to be contained)
(iii) Breathers - Adequate breathers fitted to each tank, venting overboard and a minimum of 300mm from any uncooled part of the exhaust system.
(iv) Balance Pipes must have a tap connected directly to each tank. This line to be of the appropriate NZ Fuel Line Standard and to be well secured. To be covered by at least a 6mm alloy or steel cover if it runs under the driveshaft.
(p) Fuel Take Offs
(i) Top of Tank.
Fuel line to be securely fitted and above the level of the top of the tank and to be of appropriate NZ Fuel Line Standard. Master Shut-off tap to be fitted which can be closed from crew seats.
(ii) Bottom of Tank.
Must have a tap securely fitted to the tank at the outlet which can be closed from the crew seats. Fuel line to be of appropriate NZ Fuel Line Standard and to be well secured.
(q) All taps to be identified # by a red triangle of at least 75mm sides.
(r) A fuel filter must be fitted.
(s) Petrol (Methanol) resistant fuel lines must be fitted and be well secured and in good condition.
(t) Methanol fuelled (includes as an additive) boats must be marked with a bold RED letter ‘M’ at least 200mm high on both sides of the boat. (and appropriate fire extingquisher on board)
(u) All boats must have a minimum of two throttle return springs# (not including internal carburettor springs), either one of which is capable of closing the throttles.
(v) Where carbs or air inlets are enclosed#, flame arrestors are to be fitted to carbs or air inlets. (Metal mesh acceptable with at least 28 wires per 25mm).
(w) Ventilation# - for totally enclosed engines the bilge must contain a bilge blower. All other engine compartments must be adequately ventilated.
9. Inspection Procedures

(a) Motors/Hulls and other equipment subject to these rules may be inspected prior to and during racing events to ensure compliance with these rules. It is the responsibility of the entrant to ensure his craft complies fully with the race rules/requirements.
(b) All equipment must be made available for inspection as requested by the organisers. If any equipment is found not to be in compliance with these rules, or if the owner/driver/crew has failed to comply with the spirit or letter of these rules, the organisers may:
(i) rescind the entry
(ii) apply a minimum of a 5% penalty for each and every item deficient, accumalitive for each stage of the race for which the deficiency(s) remains, provided that safety is not materially affected.
(c) The organisers have the authority, after the finish of the race to order any contestant(s) to dismantle the motor for inspection/measurement and or cc test with meter. If such action indicates the correct displacement for the class entered, the Race Organisers will pay up to $NZ250.00 inc. GST.,to the boat owner toward the costs of gaskets and/or labour, otherwise all costs shall be incurred by the boat owner.
10.Racing Rules and Penalties

(a) Flag Signals
(i) Red Flag - raised/displayed by a safety boat implies danger or emergency. All approaching boats must stop and await instructions which must be complied with.Failure to stop and/or comply with instructions will result in disqualification from the leg.
ii) Yellow Flag - raised and displayed by a safety boat implies problems on the race course. Slow down and proceed with caution until past problem area.
(iii) Orange Flag - A race boat crew may raise its orange emergency flag only when a crew member requires immediate assistance, or the boat prevents or endangers the safe passage of oncoming boats or endangers the life of any or all crew members. The improper use of an emergency flag will result in total disqualification of the offending boat for the leg.
A race boat is required to stop and render assistance upon seeing another boat’s emergency flag. Failure to stop will result in disqualification for the leg.
(iv) Orange smoke signals are to be used in place of the orange flag in situations where immediate assistance is required and where the visibility of the orange flag may be restricted.
(v) White Flag - raised at the starting line one (1) minute before start and lowered ten (10) seconds before the start.
(vi) Green Flag - raised at the starting line ten (10) seconds before start and lowered at the start.
(vii) Black and White Chequered Flag - mounted or raised at the finish line.
(b) Starting Rules
(i) The starting order for other than mass starts, may be determined by seeding. Subsequent starting orders for other than mass starts will be determined from the cumulative elapsed times for previous legs. The starting order will progress from the fastest time to the slowest time. The starting line officials may, at their discretion, alter the order of the start if conditions so warrant.
(ii) A leg is deemed to be open to racing at the start of briefing. Thereafter, and until the leg is officially closed, the leg is deemed to be open to racing.
(iii) All boats must be behind the starting line when a leg opens to racing. Any boat which is in the water and ahead of the starting line at this time will be deemed to be wrongfully on the leg and will be assessed a penalty of three (3) minutes.
(iv) While the leg is open to racing, if, for reasons beyond the control of the crew, a boat crossed the starting line from the start zone prior to its designated starting position, it will be deemed to be wrongfully on the leg and it will be assessed a penalty of two (2) minutes.
(v) Boats must be in the start zone when the green flag is raised for their designated start.
(vi) A boat will be assessed a penalty of one (1) minute per second if it wilfully crosses the startinglingfrom the starting zone prior to its designated starting position.
(vii) A boat is deemed to have started a leg if it wilfully crosses the starting line from the start zone at any time after the ten (10) second flag (for its designated start) is raised and before the starting line is closed.
(viii)Regardless of when a boat starts a leg, it will begin to accumulate a running time for that leg from the time that it was designated to start.
(ix) A boat that is unable to start at its designated starting position may remain in the starting zone provided that it does not wilfully obstruct or impede a boat that is rightfully in the starting zone. Failure to abide by this rule will result in assessment of a penalty of 15 minutes up to disqualification for the leg. No boat shall enter the start zone while the green ten (10) second flag is raised for another boat. Penalty - plus five (5) minutes.
(x) The boat that is unable to start at its designated starting position may cross the starting line from the staging area at any time within the allowed starting period provided that the ten (10) second flag is not raised for another boat, and that it enters the Start Zone at displacement. Failure to abide by this rule will result in the assessment of a penalty of 15 minutes. Any boat unable to start within 15 minutes after his advertised start position may continue only at the discretion of the chief starter.
(xi) A boat which is unable to start a leg may continue to compete in subsequent legs. It shall be given a DNS time for that stage.
(xii) Boats will only be deemed to have started any lap if, after crossing the starting line, they travel approximately two (2) kilometres under their own power.
(c) Race in Progress Rules
(i) Any boat which is towed, other than from aground, along any portion of a leg, and subsequently finishes the leg under its own power, will be penalised a DNF for that leg.
(ii) Any boat that is overtaking another boat must do so in a safe and courteous manner or it will be assessed a penalty of 15 minutes up to disqualification from the race. There are times when the channel is not wide enough for passing and safety must prevail.
(iii) Any boat wishing to overtake must adhere to the Official Passing Rule, which is - The navigator in the boat wishing to overtake is to raise his arm and keep it raised until acknowledged by a crew member in the other boat. This does not mean that the driver has to delay his passing manoeuvre. It is the responsibility of the boat being overtaken to watch for passing craft and to make every effort to give these boats a clear passage. Strict adherence to the passing rule will be followed. Any boat being overtaken must give way, slow down, and let the passing boat through.
(iv) Obstructing a faster boat is not permitted and will incur a penalty of 15 minutes or up to total disqualification from the race.
(v) Any boat having run aground or requiring to travel in the reverse direction of the race must do everything possible not to impede the progress of any other competitor. Right of way must be given to boats travelling in the direction of the race. Penalty - plus 30 minutes.
(vi) The loss of any equipment required in Rules 6 ,7&8 during a race which materially affects the safety of the boat/crew will result in up to total disqualification from the race. Any loss which does not materially affect safety of boat/crew will receive a penalty of five per cent (5%) to be added to his/her actual time for each and every item deficient for each and every stage the deficiency(s) remain.
(vii) A race boat is not permitted to refuel on a leg which is open to racing. No fuel in loose containers may be carried in the boat. Penalty - plus 30 minutes.
(viii) No alcohol/banned substances to be carried within the boat. Penalty up to total disqualification from race.
(ix) Crew may lean forward but feet are to remain on the floor. Penalty - plus 30 minutes.
(x) All boats must be capable of maintaining at least 65 km/hr in race conditions (approximately 40mph).
(xi) The first boat at an accident/incident scene must take control of the accident/incident and stay at the scene until the accident/incident is safe and secure, or until suitable help arrives.
(xii) The boat captain is responsible for the recovery of a damaged or sunken boat.
(d) Finishing Rules
(i) A boat must cross the finish line under its own power to receive an elapsed time for that leg.
(ii) Once a boat has crossed the finish line it may not wilfully cross back and re-enter that leg until the finish line is officially closed. Wilfully re-entering an open leg will result in assessment of a penalty of 15 minutes up to total disqualification.
(iii) A boat must finish a leg within the allowed time. Allowed time is once the Tail end charlie says you are out or at the time of briefing off the next leg. Failure to finish within this time will result in a DNF time for the leg.
(iv) A Boat which fails to finish a leg may continue in subsequent legs but will incur a DNF time for that leg.

(e) GENERAL RACING RULES

Definitions
(i) Leg - that segment of the race course between the starting line and finish line as designated for any particular part of the race.
(ii) Starting Line - the imaginary line as drawn from the starting flag person to a point across the water as described by the Race Controller at the daily drivers’ meeting.
z' To be ahead of the starting line implies being on the leg between the starting and finish lines so designated for that leg
z' To be behind the starting line implies being out of the leg designated for that day.
(iii) Start Zone - that segment of the water immediately behind the start line and continuing away from the start line for a distance of approximately 50M or as flagged
(iv) Holding area - that area behind the start zone and continuing for a reasonable distance away from the start zone.
(v) Finish Line - the imaginary line drawn from the finish flag indicator (flag/light etc), to a point across and approximately perpendicular to the riverbank. The finish line will be described at the drivers briefing prior to the beginning of each leg.
(vi) Course Closure - The cousre is deemed to be open until the race controller has closed it
(vii) DNS (did not Start) A boat which is unable to start a leg may continue to compete in subsequent legs, It shall be given a time for the unstarted leg equal to the fastest boat in there class times 1.7
(viii) DNF (did not finish) Starts a leg and travel 2 kilometres under its own power but fails to finish within the allowed time shall be given fastest in there class times 1.4 and may compete in subsequent legs.
(ix) Under its own power - the boat is in motion and not assisted by any other powered vehicle or craft.
(x) Under the control of its own crew - the crew is deemed to be able to control the destiny of its own boat.
(xi) Wilfully - a boat is under its own power and under the control of its crew.
(xii) Being in tow - (taking a tow) The boat is put into, or is in motion with the assistance (in any way) of another powered vehicle or craft (not helicotors)this dose not include being towed from a grounding.
(xiii) Allowed starting period - that period of time between a boat’s designated starting time plus 15 minutes and thereafter at the discretion of the Chief Starter.
(xiv) Refuelling Area - all boats must be removed from the river to an area designated by the race organisers for the refuelling only of boats and support vehicles. Smoking or naked flames are totally prohibited in the refuelling area.
Drivers Briefing
A drivers briefing will be held at least 20 minutes prior to each leg of the race. It is compulsory that driver and crew of each boat entered in the next leg attend the drivers briefing. A roll call will be held and a penalty of up to DNS for that leg will be assessed for crew late or absent.
Life Jackets/Helmets
A life jackets, helmet and protective clothing as required in the rules must be worn by everyone in a race boat at all times while the boat is in motion. Violation of this rule will result in assessment of a penalty up to total disqualification from the race.

Noise
All boats must be silenced to 95 dBa as per NZJBA Inc. testing procedure. Penalties: 98.1 - 99.9 dBa: + 15% leg time; 100dBa + : Disqualified for that leg, for each and every leg for which the boat remains deficient.
Behaviour
(i) The use of offensive language by a crew member towards any other person or crew member will not be tolerated. Violation of this rule will result in assessment of a minimum ten minute penalty.
(ii) Intentionally causing damage to another boat or intentionally causing bodily harm to a race official or crew member of another boat will not be tolerated. Anyone failing to comply with this rule will be totally disqualified from the race.
(ii) All crew must obey the instructions of any official associated with the race. Failure to do so will result in penalty - plus 30 minutes or up to total disqualification.
Firearms
The carrying of firearms at any time by any crew member during an event is strictly prohibited. Violation of this rule will result in total disqualification.
Outside Assistance
No person shall provide or receive outside assistance while racing from the air or by radio during the race. Except for GPS in the case of safety. Failure to observe this rule will result in the contestant being disqualified for the leg.
Tech Inspection
All drivers shall tech inspect there own boats prior to event. After the boat has passed tech inspection the Race Committee may reinspect it to ensure that all of its compulsory equipment is present and technical specifications are in compliance with the rules.
Hull/Engine

The hull (Deletion) shall not be replaced during the race. Failure to abide by this rule will result in total disqualification from the race.
Disqualification
A boat which has been disqualified for a leg of the race may, at the discretion of the race organisers, continue to compete in subsequent legs subject to an appropriate time penalty.
Equipment
All boats must carry all listed equipment and must maintain safety standards as directed under the rules for the duration of the race.
Indemnity
The official indemnity forms must be completed and signed by the boat crew. Penalty for non-compliance - DNS.
Accident/Incident
The official accident/incident form must be completed and returned prior to starting the next leg. It is the resposibility of the competitor to obtain and fill out the form and return to race organisers. Penalty - DNS next race. Maritime Safety Authority requires that you notify them within 24 hours of any accident or incident.
Smoking
No smoking in boats or within 5 metres. Penalty - plus 30 minutes.
Race Control
(i) All entrants and their crews are under race control, whilst at the venue, for the whole time of the event and are released from race control at 8am following the last days event.
(ii) Competitors must advise Race Control if they:
Withdraw from the race or any leg thereof
Have an accident/mishap involving boat damage
Have an accident/mishap involving personal injury
Any issue not foreseen by these rules may be decided by the race organisers and/or the NZJBRRA Management Committee.

Last updated: 30 July 2008 by KIS