GP Hydroplane Safety Requirements

The rules for GP Hydroplanes require that they have a Driver Safety Capsule for each boat; in the Capsule, there is a five-point safety harness or seatbelt and onboard air supply for the driver. The air supply tank is mounted in the hull or on the driver, it also has a disconnect fitting that will allow an emergency diver to connect an additional air supply.
Each capsule must have a hatch in the bottom to allow a driver to get out if the boat flips over, this hatch is painted International Orange, also a removable steering wheel to allow greater emergency access.
GP Hydros are fitted with a fire suppression system that when activated will spray fire suppressing agent into the engine compartment. This system can be triggered from inside the cockpit or from outside, the letter E in a red circle indicates the outside trigger location.
GP Drivers are to ensure that the Emergency Divers have inspected their boat prior to racing.