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Location
Although technically any combination of water and wind will suffice to
provide an enjoyable location to go sailing in, there are a few points to
keep in mind and to be respectful of. The listed items are not
exhaustive and please feel free to send us your additions as they apply
to specific conditions and locations which we are not aware of.
Always take the greatest care when launching and also sailing in
an area where people may be swimming;
Take care in tidal waters and acquaint yourself with tide tables
on the day. Getting advice from local sailors is invaluable;
Local sailors can also provide you with invaluable information
regarding changing wind conditions and submerged or semi-
submerged obstacles, which are capable of ruining your day out,
and in the worst case damaging your Katalyst;
Overhead power lines, bridges and other overhead structure
must be avoided unless you are 100% certain that they are high
enough for you to pass under with enough clearance;
Confined areas such as harbours may have specific rules that
you must be aware of. Acquaint yourself with them before you
go out sailing in such locations;
Some locations may have specific seasonal rules to be aware of;
Many waters are used for fisheries and/or other aquatic
business. Upsetting business activity and even upsetting
recreational fishing people can lead to friction and eventually a
ban for all sailors. Make yourself familiar with local aquatic
activities and treat them with respect;
Many good sailing locations have regular sailing races. Stay
clear of the area that their course can possibly take up.
