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CARE AND STORAGE
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Always keep mast connections clean.
Cleanse with a clean cloth, and if need
be apply silicone grease or -spray-, in
particular after subjection to salt water.
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Use lukewarm soapy water to cleanse
sails.
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Repair holes and tears immediately, be-
fore they rip further, - if need be apply
sticky-tape as temporary repair.
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Use poly-acrylic (epoxy) varnish to repair
damage to wooden boards, rudder etc. -
prior to repair, wood must be entirely dry.
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Apply silicone grease or -spray- to
blocks, cleats and carbines
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After subjection to salt water, use fresh
water to thoroughly rinse sails.
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Dry sails before stowing.
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Stow the sailing rig in the appropriate rig-
bag (special accessory)
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Store the sailing rig in a dry place, so as
to avoid corrosion and mould.
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Never subject sails to undue extended
sunlight.
GERERAL HINTS ON
CONDUCT WHEN UNDER WAy
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The sailing rig must not be used in condi-
tions of wind exceeding force Beaufort 4.
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Reduce the sail area when sailing under
conditions within and close to the limit of
maximum wind-strength
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If the wind increases to strength (excee-
ding Beaufort 4), lower all sails and pro-
ceed to the nearest shore without delay.
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Watch out when encountering offshore
winds.
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Inform yourself on local notices and re-
gulations.
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Check weather forecasts, local currents,
tides and wind conditions.
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Inform someone ashore as to your sche-
duled destination and estimated time of
arrival /return.
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Explain to your passengers the basics of
sailing.
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Ensure that in the event of an emergency
one of your passengers is able to skipper
the boat.
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Safety comes first - learn how to avoid
accidents!
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Be responsible at all times.
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-never neglect to observe safety regula-
tions, for to do so endangers your and
other peoples life.
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Learn to be able to cope with your boat
under all conditions.
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Secure your luggage against loss in the
event of capsize, by means of lacing and
strapping it to the boat.
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Observe and obey local regulations.
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Close to shore, always keep to desig-
nated and marked fairways, and keep a
good lookout.
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Ensure that you and your passengers
wear life jackets.
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Never navigate a boat under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs or medicaments.
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Ensure that passengers are sober.
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Check that when landing, all passengers
have arms and legs inside the boat. -
Risk of injury!
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Keep away from swimmers and divers.
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Never carry out sudden „come about“
and turn manoeuvres without informing
your passengers first.
