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stops if you stumble on board or fall overboard for some reason, par-
ticularly if you are alone. However, remember to detach the lanyard
from your wrist before docking or beaching operations to prevent
the engine from stopping unintentionally.
DANGER!
A rotating propeller can be lethal for a swimmer or person who has
fallen overboard. Use the dead man's switch and shut down the
engine when a swimmer or water skier climbs on board.
5.9.3 Visibility from the steering position
Driving in beautiful and calm weather is easy once you ensure pro-
per visibility which also complies with the rules of COLREG. Always
ensure that visibility from the steering position is as good as pos-
sible:
Ąŕ*)-#.#)(ŕ."ŕ*--(!,-ŕ-)ŕ.".ŕ."3ŕ)ŕ().ŕ#'*#,ŕ."ŕ"&'-'(ķ-ŕ
visibility
Ąŕ)ŕ().ŕ,#0ŕ)(.#(/)/-&3ŕ.ŕ*&(#(!ŕ.",-")&ŕ-*ŕ.ŕ1"#"ŕ"#!"ŕ
bow rise impairs visibility
Ąŕ$/-.ŕ."ŕ(!#(ŕ*)1,ŕ.,#'ŕ(ŕ*)--#&ŕ.,#'ŕ.-ŕ.)ŕ-.ŕ."ŕ).ŕ
position so that the rising bow does not impair visibility
Ąŕ,'',ŕ.)ŕ%*ŕŕ!))ŕ&))%)/.ŕ-.,(ŕ-ŕ1&&ÿŕ-*#&&3ŕ)(ŕ #, -
ways in case of approaching ships. Use appropriate navigation lights
after dark and in limited visibility (fog, heavy rain).
Learn and obey the rules of navigation on waterways, and also
familiarise yourself with the rules known as COLREGs (Internatio-
nal Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea) that you must fol-
low at all times. According to the rules, every vessel must maintain a
proper look-out and obey the give-way provisions at all times. Navi-
gate carefully and use new or updated nautical charts. Always adjust
your speed in relation to the prevailing conditions and environment.
Pay attention to the following:
Ąŕ10-ŕĚ&-)ŕ)(-/&.ŕ3)/,ŕ*--(!,-ŕ)(ŕ."#,ŕ)*#(#)(ŕ) ŕŕ)' -
fortable speed)
Ąŕ3)/,ŕ)1(ŕ1%ŕĚ"#!"-.ŕ1"(ŕ,#-#(!ŕ.)ŕ*&(ŕ(ŕ&)1-.ŕ.ŕ#-*&
-
cement speed, i.e. below 10 knots). Always observe no wake zones.
Slow down to reduce your wake to be courteous and also for the
safety of yourself and others in the area.
Ąŕ0#-##&#.3ŕĚ#-&(-ÿŕ )!ÿŕ,#(ÿŕ&#(#(!ŕ-/(ě
Ąŕ%()1&!ŕ) ŕ."ŕ,)/.ŕĚ.#'ŕ,+/#,ŕ ),ŕ(0#!.#)(ě
Ąŕ(,,)1(--ŕ) ŕ."ŕ,)/.ŕĚ).",ŕ.,òÿŕ()#-ŕ(ŕ#'*.ŕ) ŕ1%-ŕ
on shore)
Ąŕ-*ŕ,+/#,ŕ ),ŕ-.)**#(!ŕ(ŕ.%#(!ŕ0-#0ŕ.#)(þ
5.9.2 DEAD MAN'S SWITCH
Attach the lanyard of the dead man's switch to your person imme-
diately after detaching the mooring lines. For more detailed instruc-
tions, refer to the engine manual. It is very important that the boat