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RECOMMENDED OPERATING PROCEDURE
SAFETY FIRST: PREVENTING THE RISKS OF ACCIDENT
RULES TO BE FOLLOWED ON BOARD
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Behave responsibly so as not to endanger your own life and that of others by neglecting safety
rules.
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Remain in control of your boat at all times.
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Always behave with respect and courtesy.
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Follow the regulations existing in the area you are sailing in.
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Observe the rules of priority as defined by the navigation rules laid down by COLREG.
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Sail within the buoyed channels when near the shore.
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At sea, weather conditions can rapidly deteriorate. Make sure to be able to return quickly to shelter
at all times.
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Do not sail at maximum speed in busy areas, or in case of reduced visibility, high winds or rough
sea. As a courtesy to others and for your own safety and the safety of others, reduce the boat's
speed and wake. Comply with the limited speed and wake areas.
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Adapt your speed to the sea conditions, your tiredness and your passengers' comfort.
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Do not sail the boat at a high speed with a negative trim setting (stem low). This can make the boat
list and can result in instability when cornering. Use a negative trim for changing from movement
speed to hydroplane speed and to lower speeds in choppy seas for boats provided with a power
plant propeller thrust swivelling system.
YOUR BOAT'S STABILITY CAN BE REDUCED IN THE FOLLOWING CASES
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Any change to the arrangement of the weights on board (for example, the adding of a raised
structure, a change of engine, etc.) can significantly change the boat's stability, trim and
performance.
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When another boat is towed or when significant weights are lifted.
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If a buoyancy tube is pierced.
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When there are crashing waves.
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When there is water in the hull.
