All children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or a responsible adult (i.e. a person over 18) who is in loco parentis for the child(ren). It will not be acceptable for parents to drop their children off and assume that the person organising the event is automatically responsible for the welfare of unaccompanied children. This policy has been implemented based upon advice received from RYA Scotland and is believed to be in the best interests of both the children and the club. The co-operation of all parents in this matter will be appreciated.

CHILD PROTECTION
The club applies the Child Protection guidelines given by the Highland Council in their publication “Child Protection Policies for your Community Group” (Edition 3). There is a copy of this policy in the Race Office on the ground floor of the Clubhouse. The club’s Child Protection Monitor is Dr Helen Robinson (Tel. 01381 620243). If you have concerns that a child is at risk or is being abused in any way, you must contact the Child Protection Monitor. The NSPCC also has a confidential telephone help line for adults who are concerned that a child has been abused on 0808-800 5000. Children who feel at risk can ring the confidential Childline for advice on 0800-1111.

RYA RACING CHARTER
The RYA has launched a major new initiative aimed at trying to retain racing sailors in our sport and to recognise that whether we are participants in a race or organising the race, everyone has the right to enjoy the sport. The RYA Racing Charter is in the new version of the RYA Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008 and is a set of guidelines designed to help make racing more fun, fair and welcoming for competitors and organisers at all levels. The Charter promotes good rule observance, encourages good sportsmanship, and good communication between competitors and organisers. The RYA believes that these basic principles will lead to bigger and better racing at clubs and in the classes and if competitors and race organisers understand what is expected of each other, it will promote high quality, accessible and enjoyable racing for everybody.

Chanonry Sailing Club implement the RYA Racing Charter and competitors will be required to undertake to sail in compliance with the Charter, which can be found at the front of the RYA rule book or at www.rya.org.uk/racing/charter.
 

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