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"BRIG"
Towing
At towing the towing rope length should not be less at least 3 lengths of the boat.
The steersman of the towed boat should be assisted by another crew member to monitor
the process of towing. In this case, certain communication gestures should be agreed upon
beforehand.
Approaching to rocky shores, shoals, moles, etc. , please be careful to avoid damages of your
boat. It is strictly prohibited to drag the boat across rough surfaces (shingle, rocks, concrete, etc.).
In case of prolonged navigation with the use of an outboard motor, regularly check, that the
motor is reliably attached to the boat. If the engine was attached carelessly, the attachment
may loosen under the action of vibration.
Besides, at regular intervals, please check air chambers pressure , since the pressure may
vary under the effects of outside air temperature and atmospheric pressure variations.
Never forget to monitor regularly the quantity of fuel in the fuel tank. Keep always in mind
that the quantity of fuel should be sufficient for you to sail to your final destination.
The rope have to be attached to both boats in a manner ensuring its immediately, single-
motion release.
Despite the strong shell of the boat we recommend carefully handle and operate with
sharp and pricking objects which you have on board . It concerns, for example, a knife
blade, fish-hook point, etc.
