Wearing a kill cord can prevent serious injury or death.Small open powerboats should be fitted with a kill cord which if used correctly will stop the engine if the drives becomes dislodged from the helm position.
Please check out the NZIODA webpage on this subject HERE.
Actions to be taken by NZIODA if kill cords are not worn at an NZIODA Regatta.
“If you are not wearing a kill cord then the coach/support person and the sailors being supported may be penalised.”
NZIODA Committee
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