Tim wrote: > From another newsgroup:
> You aren't reading the regulations properly. > The regulations do indeed only apply to boats that meet both criteria. > However, what that means is that if you meet both criteria (less than 7m and less than 7 kt) you gain an exemption from s80 of the act. If > you fail to meet both criteria, s80 applies to you. > In other words, you are exempt from the exemption. Unless the regulations changed the draft, it had this addendum: "EXPLANATORY NOTE "!(This note is not part of the Regulations) "These Regulations disapply the offence of exceeding the prescribed limit for alcohol in the blood in the case of a non-professional sailor whose ship is both shorter than 7 metres and no faster than 7 knots." Trevor
