Hansa Sailing 303 Wide, Руководство пользователя

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Introduction
This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It
contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its
operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully, and familiarise yourself with the craft
before using it.
If this is your first sailing craft, or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, for
your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience
before assuming command of the craft. Your Hansa Sailing Distributor, National Sailing
Federation or Yacht Club will be pleased to advise you of nearby sailing schools or instructors.
Please keep this manual in a safe place, and pass it on to the new owner when you
dispose of the craft.
Personal Floatation Devices
(PFD’s)
There are many types and variety of buoyancy aids available, manufactured to different sets of
standards. The PFD is a personal item of safety equipment, designed specifically to assist in
preserving a person’s life when in the water. Most PFD’s provide sufficient buoyancy to help
you float with your head above the water.
All sailors and volunteers should wear a PFD at all times whilst on, or near water .
Care
PFD’s are subject to normal wear and tear. Each one should be checked regularly and if in
doubt about its serviceability it should be replaced. If they become wet from salt water they
should be hosed down with fresh water and allowed to dry.
PFD’s and Children
A properly designed PFD of the correct size will keep a child’s mouth and nose clear of the
water. A child should be taught how to put on a device and should be allowed to try it out in
the water. It is important that the child feels comfortable and knows what the PFD is for and
how it functions.
Safety Precautions
If sailed with care, this boat is unlikely to capsize in normal use, provided that the sail area is
adjusted to suit the prevailing conditions and the main sheet is not belayed. Whilst Hansa
sailing craft have inherent design features ensuring maximum stability thereby reducing the
chance of capsize, it should be remembered that these are small keelboats and under certain
weather, water and sailing conditions sensible precautions should be taken:
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Always reef the sails according to the weather conditions.
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Always have a manned safety boat in the sailing area.
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Always cancel sailing activities if inclement weather conditions dictate.
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Always lock centreboard in position with long centreboard locking pin provided.
Man Overboard
In the event of man overboard, use the centreboard handle as a handhold. Board over the
port or starboard sides.
Towing
The strong point for towing is the main mast. Pass the tow line through the guide ring at the
bow and attach to the mast with a bowline.
The safety of the sailors should come first under all circumstances