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CATANA SAS - Zone Technique du Port - 66140 CANET EN ROUSSILLON (FRANCE)
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The stability has been calculated for a vessel in minimal sailing condition MMOC and in return sailing
condition MLA.
This boat is not likely to capsize but may be swamped if carrying an excessive amount of sail. It is designed
to not sink in such circumstances. Sail area must be reduced. Particular vigilance must be used in the case
of conditions with gusty wind or squalls.
Sail area should be reduced in accordance with boatspeed and wind strength. The following precautions
should be observed:
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In the event of strong gusts
RELEASE THE SHEETS
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Hard on the wind
LUFF UP
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With the wind on the beam RELEASE THE SHEETS
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Downwind
BEAR AWAY
DANGER
Always ensure you follow the instructions on the plan for reducing sail
Refer to the sail reefing plan
on page N°91
The BALI Catspace has buoyancy compartments (coachroof, volume between the nacelle and saloon
floor, etc): under no circumstances should holes be made in these.
12.1: Visibility from the helm station
(Plan on page N°92)
The operator’s view from the helm station may be obscured by one or more of the following variable
situations:
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Loading of the vessel and distribution of the load
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Speed
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Sea state
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Reduced visibility (by rain, darkness or fog)
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Visibility reduced by sail changes and hoisting of foresails (Solent, genoa, gennaker, Code 0, etc.)
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Lights from the interior of the boat
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Position of covers or curtains
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People or moveable equipment located in the helmsman’s field of vision