Safety at sea Cont.
Launching
and retrieving
your Farr
When At Sea Remember —
1. To know and obey the rules
of the sea and local bylaws
2. To keep a good lookout
3. To know the distress signals
4. Do not mix alcohol and
boating
lf in rough or open sea fix the
sideboards in place, secure the
forward hatch and tie down the
poptop. lf conditions are worsening
always reef early. The reef can
always be removed again. Do not
hesitate to wear a lifejacket if
conditions are rough or if
non-swimmers are aboard. Safety
harnesses are an excellent additional
safeguard. Learn to manoeuvre your
boat under sail, rather than rely on
the motor.
Should you be unfortunate enough
to suffer a mishap whilst at sea
always follow the cardinal rule of the
sea — STAY WITH THE BOAT. lt is
easy to see and it will not sink. Do
not try to swim for safety.
For a detailed summary of safety
equipment required to meet the
various categories under the New
Zealand Trailer Yacht Association
SAFETY STANDARDS we refer you
to these regulations a copy of which
are supplied with each boat.
One of the most important factors
contributing to an enjoyable outing
in any trailer borne craft is a quick
trouble free launching and retrieving.
With a little planning, preparation,
and practice the exercise can be
made simple and efficient.
We list below some hints which will
help towards a trouble free
launching or retrieving.
Launching:-
1. Check the weather forecast and
wind direction.
2. Check the tide.
3. lf possible select a launching
ramp which is sheltered from the
prevailing wind and has ample
water. lt is obviously easier to
launch and retrieve when the
wind is blowing offshore.
4. lf you have no alternative but to
launch into an on shore wind the
following hints could be of use.
a. lf you have an auxiliary motor
load your passengers aboard
and motor off the ramp prior to
hoisting sails.
b. lf you have a dinghy and there
is a pile offshore a line rowed
out around the pile will enable
you to pull the boat into
deeper water prior to hoisting
sails. Alternatively an anchor
can be rowed out and used in
a similar manner.
5. Launching procedure. For a
trouble free launching ensure that
everything possible is readied on
the boat before commencing to
launch.
a. Locate and park in the correct
rigging area.
DANGER:- BEWARE OF
OVERHEAD WlRES!
a. Raise the mast and rig the
boat (Refer to page 16 for
detailed rigging
instructions).
b. Check that the rudder is
in place.
c. Rig mainsail and jib and
attach halyards and sheets so
that these sails are ready for
immediate hoisting (Refer to
page 23 for detailed
instructions).Lash them down
with easily released ties.
d. Take weight of keel on
the winch again (but
remember never to overwind
winch or you may break the
hoist wire).
e. Remove numberplate and
lights from the trailer.
f. Undo trailer tiedown straps.
g. Stow all personal gear in the
boat in its proper place so
that you do not have loose
gear lying about after
launching.
h. Attach a launching line to
the forward cleat
(approximately 6 to 8
metres) so that the boat can
be controlled from the shore
after launching.
i. Check the bung.
. Posting one of your crew as a
lookout back the boat
down the ramp and as far
into the water as possible
without endangering car.
Before leaving the vehicle
make sure the hand
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