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4.10 PRECAUTIONS DURING NAVIGATION
− Maintain a safe speed for the sea conditions, visibility, and when near
other yachts.
− Do not exceed speed limits in harbour and confined waters.
− Follow all navigation rules applicable to the waters in which you are
operating.
− During navigation do not unlock the anchor chain stopper because
you can seriously damage the yacht foredeck.
− Provide laminated plastic reference cards for the Rules of Navigation
and have them available for quick reference at each control station.
− Consult charts for information on locations of reefs, rocks, shoals, or
other hazards to make sure that the yacht is not at risk of grounding
or collision with fixed or floating structures.
− Frequently check that your route ahead and around the yacht is
unobstructed (no yachts or objects in the expected route or
approaching your yacht).
− Frequently confirm the yacht’s position as you cruise, using all
available aids, such as charts, visual observations and bearings,
depth soundings, GPS, radar, etc.
− If the yacht is controlled by the autopilot, be especially careful to keep
a good visual watch. The autopilot cannot see.
− Before night navigation, make sure that navigation lights and search
lights are operational. Ensure that the correct navigation lights are
turned on for operation at night. Do not keep the anchor riding light on
while the yacht is navigating.
− Use navigation lights in all conditions of reduced visibility, such as fog
and rain and at all times between sunset and sunrise.
− Know the characteristics of the sea bottom prior to anchoring. Keep
well clear of other anchored yachts.
− During anchoring, pay special attention to avoiding rotating parts of
the winch and take precautions when handling the anchor chain as it
comes off the winch. Caution is needed to avoid injury to hands and
fingers. Also, take care to avoid entangling feet and legs in the anchor
rode.
− While the yacht is underway, all persons on board must be seated in
the designated seating areas in order to prevent injury due to falls
caused by yacht movements with rough sea and in active wake areas
or in the event of sudden changes in yacht speed or during
manoeuvring. No one should be seated on the spoiler or forward
decks when the yacht is navigating.
NOTICES
When navigating at night, visual sharpness is crucial for a safe
passage. To avoid collisions, reduce speed at night to compensate for
limitations of visibility. Avoid switching on inner lights that may affect the
pilot’s night vision.
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