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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.