Ref : MM_TEDDY
Issued by : IR
Date : 01/2015
Up-date : 2
Page : 5/32
HOBIE TEDDY
OWNER’S MANUAL
www.hobiecat.com
E U R O P E
Read carefully before sailing :
• Whether on land or on the water, WATCH FOR OVERHEAD POWER LINES. Contact with power lines can
cause serious injury or death.
• DO NOT sail while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
• Only sail in conditions in which you feel comfortable and where you feel confident that you can safely sail the
boat. Never go out in conditions beyond your ability.
• Everyone on board should wear a life jacket at all times.
• If you are in the water, remain in contact with the boat, even if it is capsized. A sailboat can drift away faster
than a person can swim.
• Never sail without a righting line.
• Wear appropriate clothes. Wear a wet suit or dry suit in cold weather or cold water conditions.
Protect yourself against heat and sun.
• Learn the right of way rules and when in doubt, give way to others.
• When not sailing, always keep the boat pointed into the wind whether in the water or on the beach.
• Read the instruction manual carefully.
• Make sure everyone on the boat reads and understands these safety instructions.
• ALWAYS check that the drain plugs are screwed in before launching your catamaran. Remove the plugs after
sailing to drain any water that may have leaked into the hulls.
Safety equipment :
All necessary safety equipment must be available on board. (Life jackets, etc.) and must correspond to the boat
type, weather conditions, etc. This material is mandatory in some countries. The crew must know how to use this
material and how to behave in case of emergency (men at sea, towing, etc.) ; Sailing schools and clubs regularly
organise training sessions to learn how to use the safety equipment and how to behave in case of emergency.
Safety advices
