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Working deck.
The working deck of the RS 500, which is intended to be occupied when the
boat is afloat, is the areas covered with a none slip coating (as seen in picture
3.1). These areas are:
• The entire cockpit floor, including kick-blocks and daggerboard case,
from the aft end up to the mast foot.
• The top surface and outside edge of the side deck from the aft end to
the shroud points.
Crew overboard recovery.
The RS 500 is designed to be sailed by two people. However, it can be sailed
single-handed. If sailing alone it is recommended that you ensure adequate
safety cover is in attendance before launching.
Should you fall overboard, whilst sailing alone, the boat will soon capsize
allowing you to swim to it and follow the ‘righting from capsize’ procedures
previously mentioned in this manual.
To recover a crew member from the water:
• The helm should bring the boat just downwind of the person in the
water.
• The helm should balance the boat, using a combination of body weight
movement and sail pressure.
• The crew should board the boat via the windward gunwale with the
help of another member of the crew. Or it may be easier to board over
the transom using the rear toestrap to help pull your self in.
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