Foreword
Grand Soleil 43'
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Suggestions
• Make sure that all the safety equipments (life rafts, life jackets,
etc.) are always clear are ready for use.
• Do not leave hatches and lockers wide open as they can be
dangerous pitfalls.
• Check carefully that all the handles, railings, deck walkways,
hatch tops and steps are strong, in good conditions and free from
any greasy substance that could make them slippery.
• Check periodically the good conditions of the steering gears, the
emergency tiller, the standing as well as the running rigging,
blocks, winches, etc.
• The Cantiere del Pardo delivers his boats well finished and thus
generally free from dangers of accidental injuries. Should you add
extra fittings, make sure not to leave exposed any sharp or harmful
object such as screws, bolts or any sharp edge in general.
• We want to remind you that the above mentioned International
Convention of London for the human survival at sea provides that
at least once a year, but for sure before any transcontinental
passage all the passengers and the crew should carry out a rescue
simulation introduced by seven or more short whistles or siren
sounds followed by a long one; allthis should be duly described
and recorded in the log book.
• Finally we recommend to use yachting shoes and gloves while
manoeuvring.
