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Motorboats and those with mechanical
propulsion give way to sailing boats.
Sailing boats though give way to musc-
le powered craft, professional shipping,
vessels restricted manoeuvrability, large
slow moving vessels, and professional
shing vessels.
When both boats move with sail/boom
setting on different sides, the boat with
sheets and boom to starboard gives way
to boom and sheets to port. That means,
the boat with the boom to port (left) has
the right of way.
When both boats have the wind on the
same side, the vessel which is to wind-
ward shall keep out of the way of the ves-
sel which is to leeward. That means the
boat closer to the wind has to give way to
the downwind boat.
The overtaking vessel shall keep well
clear of the vessel to be overtaken. Best
is to pass the overtaken vessel by the
stern
The boat with the right of way shall main-
tain its course, and bear off only when
there is a risk of collision.
Never rely on that all sailing yachtsmen
follow or even know the rules of the „right
of way“. Your decision the apply the
„action of the last moment“ is the mano-
euvre to prevent collision at the very last
moment.
Suitable weather clothing for ne and
poor weather.
Air-pump, paddle, repair kit and tools
One boat - towing rope.
Spare ropes, lines, shackles, and bon-
ding tape for repairs.
Keep clear of zones designed for ba-
thing.
Respect animals and their habitat.
Avoid unnecessary noise.
Do not leave garbage behind.
Use environmentally friendly cleaning
agents only
We all bear responsibility for a clean and
healthy environment. If everybody adheres
to such rules, we shall leave an intact world
to future generations.
The „sailing fraternity“ has a language of its
own. So that you may become familiar with
some of the denitions, we explain:
leech,
leach, after
leech
the rear edge of the sail
port the left side of the boat
lanyard short lines, short thin ropes
to make
fast
to attach a line / rope
to furl rolling up the sail
bow the front end of a boat.
halyard the line to hoist the sail
jib / foresail sail carried in front of the
mast
stern the rear end of the boat.
Check the rules and regulations that apply
to the country or region of the respective
area of operation, as to:
Obligatory safety equipment.
Boat documents and certicates of pro-
ciency
Life jacket per person
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