BENETEAU 461, Owner'S Manual

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Index C
4.1 VISIBILITY FROM THE STEERING STATION
The view of the helmsman from the steering station can be obstructed when under sail due to one or more variable
conditions:
1) Load and load distribution;
2) Speed;
3) Sea conditions;
4) Rain and mist;
5) Darkness and fog;
6) Lights inside the boat;
7) Position of covers and curtains;
8) Persons or mobile equipment located in the helmsman's field of view.
Sails that may obstruct forward view:
- All except storm jib.
The international rules and regulations for avoiding collisions at sea (Col Reg / RIPAM) require a full and constant lookout
as well as observance of the rules of right-of-way. Observance of these rules is essential.
- Manoeuvrability is reduced at excessive
speeds.
- There is a risk of loss of control during tight
turns.
- Reduce speed before making a turn in any
direction.
Manoeuvrability