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Sailing Safely
Water and wind are wonderful for both recreational and also
competitive sailing. They are also however, elements of nature which
can turn lethal in the blink of an eye. Every year people get into
perilous situations which could have been avoided. Avoid making
yourself and/or your fellow sailor’s part of that sad statistic.
Conform to the general and local road code;
Know the weather and tidal forecasts and lookout for changing
conditions which may not have been accurately forecast;
Always wear a lifejacket;
Dress appropriate for the forecast conditions;
Never sail beyond your ability;
Never send out a novice sailor on your craft without thorough
instructions in the hope that they’ll pick it up on the way. If at
all possible accompany them in another water craft.
