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Whether on land or on the water,
watch for overhead power lines
. Contact with power lines
can cause serious injury or death.
♦
DO NOT
sail while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
♦
Only sail in conditions in which you feel comfortable and where you feel confident that you can safely
sail the boat.
Never go out in conditions beyond your ability
.
♦
Everyone on board should
wear a life jacket at all times
.
♦
If you are in the water, remain in contact with the boat, even if it is capsized. A sailboat can drift away
faster than a person can swim.
♦
Never sail without a righting line.
♦
Wear appropriate clothes
. Wear a wet suit or dry suit in cold weather or cold water conditions.
♦
Learn the
right of way rules
and when in doubt, give way to others.
♦
When not sailing, always
keep the boat pointed into the wind
whether in the water or on the
beach.
♦
Read the instruction manual carefully.
♦
Make sure everyone on the boat reads and understnads these safety instructions
.
ALWAYS
check that the
drain plugs
are screwed in before launching your catamaran.
CAUTION / SAFETY TIPS
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SAILING
SAFETY TIPS