22.3.1 When the proper working of a sailing vessel
may otherwise be impeded, bulwarks or two courses of rails or taut
wires should be fitted around the working deck and the height of the
protection should be not less than 600mm above the deck. Rails or
wires should be supported at intervals not exceeding 2.2 metres.
22.3.2 When the proper working of a vessel of
less than 9 metres in length may otherwise be impeded, and for vessels
in which the crew do not leave the cockpit, bulwarks or a single rail
or taut wire may be fitted around the working deck with the height
of the protection being not less than 450mm above the deck but with
no vertical opening greater than 560mm.
22.3.3 In a vessel fitted with a headstay, a fixed
or drop-nosed bow pulpit should be provided forward of the headstay
of at least the same height as the guardrails, except in way of a
substantial bowsprit. A drop-nosed pulpit with an opening wider than
250mm should be provided with a means of closure at guardrail height,
for use at sea.
22.3.4 When it is desired to move forward of a
pulpit to access a bowsprit or to assist with docking operations,
it should be permissible to arrange the pulpit with an opening in
its forward-most part. In this case, an efficient means of closure
of the opening should be fitted, and jackstays provided in accordance
with Section 22.4.8.