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R.1
BRIEFING
R.1.1.
Details of the course and the manner in which the recovery object
is to be moved will be given at the start.
R.1.2.
Each team will be allowed 2 attempts at the course.
R.2
TIME ALLOWED
R.2.1.
Maximum time for completion and method of starting will be given
at the start.
R.2.2.
Competitors will be allowed to examine the course prior to the
start.
R.3
PREPARATION
R.3.1.
All objects to be recovered shall have a good quality chain
pre-attached by the Clerk of the Course.
R.3.2.
If the object to be recovered is a vehicle, then good quality
chain is to be securely attached to the front and rear, all glass
removed where possible. The steering wheel(s) may be locked in any
position and one or more wheels may be removed.
R.4
EQUIPMENT
R.4.1.
All equipment, including cables, ropes, straps or webbing,
shackles, blocks, hooks, ground anchors, winches, etc. and vehicles must
be presented to the scrutineer prior to the event.
R.4.2.
Only equipment passed by the Scrutineer may be used.
R.4.3.
The organisers may supply certain equipment.
R.5
PERSONAL PROTECTION
R.5.1.
It is strongly recommended that all members of the team wear protective
clothing, e.g. overalls, gloves, eye protectors, and for competitors
other than the winch operator, a crash helmet to MSA specifications. See
MSA Yearbook 2006 reg. H.34.6.
R.6
START & FINISH ARRANGEMENT
R.6.1.
There will be a maximum of 2 vehicles and 3 members to each team.
R.6.2.
All team members must be correctly seated in the vehicles and all
equipment to be used must be in or on the vehicle at the start and
finish lines.
R.7
TEAM CAPTAIN
R.7.1.
Each team will elect a captain who shall be responsible for
keeping any scorecard(s) issued and represent the team to the Clerk of
the Course.
R.8
POSITIONING
R.8.1.
Once the winch vehicle and anchor vehicle have manoeuvred into
position they must remain stationary whilst winching.
R.8.2.
Natural anchorage points may be used but should be protected from
damage.
R.9
SAFETY
R.9.1.
The Clerk of the Course will, at all times, observe the event and
may stop the team if he considers that the mode of recovery is or is
likely to prove dangerous to officials, competitors, spectators or
natural terrain.
R.9.2.
He may award penalty points should any gate or previously
specified natural object be touched by either object or team.
R.10
AWARDS
R.10.1.
The team that completes the course with the fewest penalties will be classed as the winner.
R.10.2.
An award will be made to each member of the winning and placed
teams.
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