J/Boats J/109, Owner'S Manual

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16. SAFETY
16.1. VISIBILITY FROM THE HELM
Visibility from the cockpit can be obstructed because of the large angle of the vessel’s
trim or other factors caused by one or more of the following conditions:
- Loading and load distribution;
- Speed;
- Rapid acceleration;
- Transition from sailing to planing mode;
- The sea conditions;
- Rain and spray;
- Darkness and fog;
- Lights inside the vessel;
- The position of the upper and side awnings;
- The position of the sails
- People or removable equipment in the helmsman’s field of vision.
The international rules to prevent collisions at sea (COLREG) and the traffic rules require
constant appropriate vigilance and respect for priority. Compliance with these rules is essential.
WARNING
The field of vision from the cockpit is limited. Beware of collisions. When you are using the cockpit,
keep a watch to front and rear as COLREG and the traffic rules require.
WARNING
The field of vision may be restricted when under sail. Beware of collisions. When you are using the
cockpit, keep a watch to front and rear as COLREG and the traffic rules require.
16.2. MAN OVERBOARD
Your vessel is fitted with:
- Anchoring points for lifelines. Permanently fix lifelines and do not hesitate to attach
harnesses to them as soon as you are operating under difficult sea or wind conditions,
- A harness anchoring point in the cockpit
- A swim ladder in the rear skirts: use this to rescue a man overboard.
16.3. LIFT RAFT
The requirement for and the definition of the type of life raft depends on each individual
country. Nevertheless, the life raft(s) can be stored in the aft cockpit locker.