Safety

All open ocean events are run under the direction of Toquay Rescue or Point Leo SLSC Rescue.

Torquay Rescue's main rescue craft are jet skis with rescue mats, but they have also used a 15ft ocean rescue boat and a seadoo.

Twenty-one people have passed the Australian test to become qualified jet ski rescuers, with six being from Torquay Rescue.

Before every event, Outlaw must provide Rescue with the event's local ambulance and police information, plus details of beach access points in case any problems arise.

Outlaw competitor safety

• All competitors must wear a PFD.
• All competitors must wear a leash attached to their craft.
• All competitors must be aware of other competitors at all times and render assistance if needed.

There will be no racing if the above criteria are not met on the day.

Organiser's responsibility

A race briefing for competitors is mandatory prior to each race. Within this briefing, course layout/description, event rules, safety issues and competitor questions will be covered.

General race rules (all classes)

1. Competitors must follow the designated set course, to be manned by water marshals and rescue staff.
2. The finish and start lines must be designated by two buoys and legal competitors must have not crossed this line when the starter begins the race.
3. Wetsuits and hats (sun protection) are permissible.
4. Competitors may be required to have an official mark/ ace vest and/or race number on their arm, which must remain on the individual throughout the event. No competitor shall be recorded as a finisher unless carrying the official mark or wearing the official vest and number on their arm.
5. Organisers reserve the right to accept, reject and cancel entries.
6. Protests must be made in writing and given to the Race Director within fifteen minutes of the announcement of the provisional results. All decisions of the Race Director will be final.
7. Race officials shall have the ultimate and final authority to remove a competitor from the race if the competitor is judged to be physically incapable of continuing without the risk of injury.
8. Each entrant must sign the indemnity declaration on the entry form before the event. If under 18, a parent or guardian must sign.
9. The organisers reserve the right to reject or cancel any entry.