Bavaria Vision 46 - General Considerations; Recommended Safety Equipment

Generalconsiderations
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8. Generalconsiderations
8.1. Recommended safety equipment
BAVARIAYachtsaregenerallydeliveredwithoutanysafetyequipment.Itisthedutyoftheboatscaptain
toensurethatadequateandsufcientequipmentisstoredonboard.Thesecurityequipmentmustbe
surveyedandcheckedinregularintervalsandbeforeyouembarqueonatrip.Checkitscompleteness,
theirproperfunctionandthattheequipmentisreadytobeusedinstantly.Localauthorities,national
and international watersport organisations and federations will happily assist you in gaining information about the
security equipment needed for the type and size of your craft in the area you intend to navigate in.
Theseaisunpredictable.Thereforeyoushouldcloseallhatches,portlightsandthecompanionwaycoverswhenunder
way.
Carry the following equipment, as a minimum, at all times, to be well prepared for the unexpected.
» Lifejacketorbuoyancyaidforeachperson,inanappropriatesizeandsufcientbuoyancy.
» Suitableweatherproof,insulationandprotectiveclothing.
» Compass
» Sea charts for the navigational area you sail.
» Anchorandlineswithsuitableholdingcapacityandworkingload
» Tow ropes with adequate length and working load
» Atleasttwowarps
» First aid kit including compresses and thermal or insulation blanket
» bailer/bucket
» Distresssignal,ares
» VHFcommunication
» Binoculars
» Knive with sheath
» Sufcientpotablewaterandprovisions
» Fire extinguishers
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