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Introduction
This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains de-
tails of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its operation and mainte-
nance. Please read it carefully, and familiarise yourself with the craft before using it.
If this is your first sailing craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for your own
comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before assuming
command of the craft. Your Hansa Sailing Distributor, National Sailing Federation or Yacht Club will be
pleased to advise you of nearby sailing schools or instructors.
Personal Floatation Devices (PFD’s)
There are many types and variety of buoyancy aids available, manufactured to different sets of standards.
The PFD is a personal item of safety equipment, designed specifically to assist in preserving a person’s
life when in the water. Most PFD’s provide sufficient buoyancy to help you float with your head above the
water.
All sailors and volunteers should wear a PFD at all times whilst on, or near water.
Care
PFD’s are subject to normal wear and tear. Each one should be checked regularly and if in doubt about its
serviceability it should be replaced. If they become wet from salt water they should be hosed down with
fresh water and allowed to dry.
PFD’s and Children
A properly designed PFD of the correct size will keep a child’s mouth and nose clear of the water. A child
should be taught how to put on a device and should be allowed to try it out in the water. It is important
that the child feels comfortable and knows what the PFD is for and how it functions.
