Risk Assessments Session One

Risk assessments Q. How do we reach reasonable and consistent risk decisions? A. Have a good process

Risk assessments Too windy? Difficult wind direction? Too cold? Location? Less experienced sailors? Enough safety cover? Total time afloat? Any class guidelines? How do we reach reasonable and consistent decisions? What affects risk?

Based on W&PNSA process Risk value 1 2 3 4 Risk level Low Low - medium Medium - high High Wind strength (knots) Wind direction Air temp (°C) Wind chill (°C) Sailing area Standard of sailor Safety cover ratio Sailing time (hours) Risk value – total Based on W&PNSA process

Risk value 1 2 3 4 Risk level Low Low - medium Medium - high High Wind strength (knots) 0 - 8 9 - 14 15 - 22 23 - 30 Wind direction S SW W NW SE N NE E Air temp (°C) 25 - 20 19 - 15 14 - 10 9 - 0 Wind chill (°C) 20 -15 14 -10 9 - 5 + 4 - -5 Sailing area Near harbour Far harbour Near bay Far bay Standard of sailor Olympic able-bodied Club racing Competent 1 & 2 point disabled Safety cover ratio 1 RIB : 6 boats 1 RIB : 12 boats 1 RIB :15 boats 1 RIB : 20+ boats Sailing time (hours) 3 - 4 5 or more Risk value – total

Risk value 1 2 3 4 Risk level Low Low - medium Medium - high High Wind strength (knots) 0 - 8 9 - 14 15 - 22 23 - 30 Wind direction S SW W NW SE N NE E Air temp (°C) 25 - 20 19 - 15 14 - 10 9 - 0 Wind chill (°C) 20 -15 14 -10 9 - 5 + 4 - -5 Sailing area Near harbour Far harbour Near bay Far bay Standard of sailor Olympic able-bodied Club racing Competent 1 & 2 point disabled Safety cover ratio 1 RIB : 6 boats 1 RIB : 12 boats 1 RIB :15 boats 1 RIB : 20+ boats Sailing time (hours) 3 - 4 5 or more Risk value – total

Risk value 1 2 3 4 Risk level Low Low - medium Medium - high High Wind strength (knots) 0 - 8 9 - 14 15 - 22 23 - 30 Wind direction S SW W NW SE N NE E Air temp (°C) 25 - 20 19 - 15 14 - 10 9 - 0 Wind chill (°C) 20 -15 14 -10 9 - 5 + 4 - -5 Sailing area Near harbour Far harbour Near bay Far bay Standard of sailor Olympic able-bodied Club racing Competent 1 & 2 point disabled Safety cover ratio 1 RIB : 6 boats 1 RIB : 12 boats 1 RIB :15 boats 1 RIB : 20+ boats Sailing time (hours) 3 - 4 5 or more Risk value – total

6 9 Total 20 Risk value 1 2 3 4 Risk level Low Low - medium Medium - high High Wind strength (knots) 0 - 8 9 - 14 15 - 22 23 - 30 Wind direction S SW W NW SE N NE E Air temp (°C) 25 - 20 19 - 15 14 - 10 9 - 0 Wind chill (°C) 20 -15 14 -10 9 - 5 + 4 - -5 Sailing area Near harbour Far harbour Near bay Far bay Standard of sailor Olympic able-bodied Club racing Competent 1 & 2 point disabled Safety cover ratio 1 RIB : 6 boats 1 RIB : 12 boats 1 RIB :15 boats 1 RIB : 20+ boats Sailing time (hours) 3 - 4 5 or more Risk value – total 6 9 Total 20

Guidance note to follow Risk value 1 2 3 4 Risk level Low Low - medium Medium - high High Wind strength (knots) 0 - 8 9 - 14 15 - 22 23 - 30 Wind direction S SW W NW SE N NE E Air temp (°C) 25 - 20 19 - 15 14 - 10 9 - 0 Wind chill (°C) 20 -15 14 -10 9 - 5 + 4 - -5 Sailing area Near harbour Far harbour Near bay Far bay Standard of sailor Olympic able-bodied Club racing Competent 1 & 2 point disabled Safety cover ratio 1 RIB : 6 boats 1 RIB : 12 boats 1 RIB :15 boats 1 RIB : 20+ boats Sailing time (hours) 3 - 4 5 or more Risk value – total 6 9 Benefits Consistency: For venue For OA For fleet For race team Evidence of process Guidance note to follow How could we reduce risk? More safety boats, reduce number of sailors, different location, fewer hours – move things left Total 20