ENGLISH 28-04-2020 24/97 DUFOUR 530
XI. SAILING
WARNING
In all situations, adapt the speed of your boat to the surrounding conditions and always maintain
a safety margin. Pay particular attention:
● To sea conditions, currents and the strength of the wind
● To the movement of other boats
● To port manoeuvres
● When passing through mooring areas
● Obey the rules of right of way as set out in the COLREGs
● Make sure that you always have sufficient distance to stop or manoeuvre if necessary to avoid
a collision
● Respect speed limits
● Out of courtesy and for the safety of other vessels, make sure not to create a significant wake
near other craft.
● Movable items must be carefully secured when at sea
WARNING
● You must fit your boat with grab lines. Anchor-points are provided on the deck. Please refer to
the deck fittings plan for your boat.
● The stability of your boat has been designed taking into account the boat's weight specification
for light displacement, the standard equipment on board and the manufacturer's catalogue options.
Any alteration to on-board weight distribution (e.g., the addition of a radar, engine replacement,
etc.) can affect the stability, trim and performance of your boat.
Breaking waves represent a significant threat to stability.
Towing another boat or placing a heavy load on the davits produces significant extra loading,
which will have an adverse effect on the stability of your boat.
Never:
● Lift heavy weights using the boom.
Field of vision
The skipper’s vision from the steering position may be obstructed by one or more of the following
variable conditions:
- Loading and distribution of the load
- Speed
- Sea conditions
- Reduced visibility (due to rain, darkness and fog)
- Reduced visibility (due to changing and raising the sails)
- Lights inside the boat
- Position of awnings or covers
- Moving people or equipment located within the helmsman’s field of vision.
Pay attention when you are moving from one helm position to another.
CAUTION!
Some large size forward sails (Genoa, code 0, spinnakers, etc.) may obstruct vision for a long
time. Keep an active watch while they are in use.
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