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CAUTION / SAFETY TIPS

A LIRE AVANT DE PARTIR

Safety tips/Sécurité

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 alco-
hol and/or drugs

Only sail in conditions in which you feel com-
fortable 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 condi-
tions.

Learn the right of way rules

and when in

doubt, give way to others.

When not sailing, always keep the boat

poin-

ted into the wind

whether in the water or on
the beach.

Read the instruction manual carefully.

Make sure everyone on the boat reads and


understnads these safety instructions

.

ALWAYS

check that the drain plugs

are scre-

wed in before launching your catamaran.