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7
THE
ENVIRONMENT
As
a
watersports
enthusiast
you
will
certainly
be
conscious
of
the
environment.
lt
goes
without
saying
that
you
should
take
good
care
of it.
A
few
points
to
consider:
r
$oVerflrrent
regulations prohibit
the
discharging
of
pollutants
into
the
environment
in
general
and
into
surface
water
in
particular
;
.
be
careful
when
filling
the fuel
tank
;
o
read
the
warnings
printed
on
the
containers
of
any
paints
and
maintenance
products
you
use
;
.
anti-fouling
paint
is
classified
as
,,chemical
waste,,
;
'
fill
separate
fuel
tanks (e.g.
of
outboard
motor)
in
a
place
where
any
leaks
can
be
collected
;
'
don't
run
the
engine
unnecessariry:
exhaust
gases
are
a
nuisance.
Waste
Keep
household
waste
wlth
you
and
deposit
it in
the
containers provided
on
shore.
Noise
Don',t
make
any
unnecessary
noise.
other
watersports
enthusiasts
use
the
water
for
rest
and
relaxation
too.
The
EC
Recreational
craft
Directive
has
set
maximum
sound
levels
for
engines.
To
make
sure
that
the boat
continues
to
meet
these
requirements,
the
owner
needs
to see
that
all
engine
,ri"nt
nrn..
is
carried
out
as foreseen
by
the
manufacturer
of the
engine(s).
Do
not
change
the
exhaust
system-or
the
method
of installation
.ifl,.
.rgir.Giin
order
to
avoid
that
the
boat
does
not
comply
wittr
ttre
sound
level
r.qrir.rcni*nyror..
check
regularly
the
exhaust
system
for
possible
leakage
or
blockage.
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