Division 3.5 Flooding

All watercraft shall be designed so as to minimise the risk of sinking.

Where appropriate, particular attention shall be paid to:

1. (a)

   cockpits and wells, which should be self-draining or have other means of keeping water out of the watercraft interior;

2. (b)

   ventilation fittings;

3. (c)

   removal of water by pumps or other means.