Why does the REG Yacht Code include specific provisions for sailing vessels (within the common annexes) distinct from motor yacht provisions?

A. Sailing-specific provisions apply only to vessels under 24 metres

B. There is no meaningful difference between motor and sailing yacht safety provisions under the Code

C. Sailing yacht rigging, mast/standing rigging integrity, sail-handling machinery, and the specific stability/heel characteristics of a sailing vessel under sail present hazards and engineering considerations not present on a motor yacht, requiring tailored provisions

D. Sailing vessels are entirely outside the scope of the REG Yacht Code and are unregulated

A. A code that replaced the Merchant Shipping (Load Line) Regulations in their entirety

B. A brand new code with no relationship to any previous yacht-specific regulation

C. A code that applies only to yachts under 24 metres

D. A single combined code replacing the Large Yacht Code (LY3) and the Passenger Yacht Code (PYC), now issued as MSN 1895 (M) with REG Part A and Part B respectively

A. Only yachts carrying more than 12 passengers

B. Yachts of 24 metres load line length and over, in commercial use for sport or pleasure, that do not carry cargo and carry no more than 12 passengers

C. All vessels of any length used for any commercial purpose

D. Only yachts under 24 metres in length