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Always keep mast connections clean.
Cleanse with a clean cloth, and if need
be apply silicone grease or -spray-, in
particular after subjection to salt water.
Use lukewarm soapy water to cleanse
sails.
Repair holes and tears immediately, be-
fore they rip further, - if need be apply
sticky-tape as temporary repair.
Use poly-acrylic (epoxy) varnish to repair
damage to wooden boards, rudder etc. -
prior to repair, wood must be entirely dry.
Apply silicone grease or -spray- to
blocks, cleats and carbines
After subjection to salt water, use fresh
water to thoroughly rinse sails.
Dry sails before stowing.
Stow the sailing rig in the appropriate rig-
bag (special accessory)
Store the sailing rig in a dry place, so as
to avoid corrosion and mould.
Never subject sails to undue extended
sunlight.
The sailing rig must not be used in condi-
tions of wind exceeding force Beaufort 4.
Reduce the sail area when sailing under
conditions within and close to the limit of
maximum wind-strength
If the wind increases to strength (excee-
ding Beaufort 4), lower all sails and pro-
ceed to the nearest shore without delay.
Watch out when encountering offshore
winds.
Inform yourself on local notices and re-
gulations.
Check weather forecasts, local currents,
tides and wind conditions.
Inform someone ashore as to your sche-
duled destination and estimated time of
arrival /return.
Explain to your passengers the basics of
sailing.
Ensure that in the event of an emergency
one of your passengers is able to skipper
the boat.
Safety comes rst - learn how to avoid
accidents!
Be responsible at all times.
-never neglect to observe safety regula-
tions, for to do so endangers your and
other peoples life.
Learn to be able to cope with your boat
under all conditions.
Secure your luggage against loss in the
event of capsize, by means of lacing and
strapping it to the boat.
Observe and obey local regulations.
Close to shore, always keep to desig-
nated and marked fairways, and keep a
good lookout.
Ensure that you and your passengers
wear life jackets.
Never navigate a boat under the inu-
ence of alcohol, drugs or medicaments.
Ensure that passengers are sober.
Check that when landing, all passengers
have arms and legs inside the boat. -
Risk of injury!
Keep away from swimmers and divers.
Never carry out sudden „come about“
and turn manoeuvres without informing
your passengers rst.
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