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CAUTION / SAFETY TIPS
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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.