5.10.4 Respect for the environment
Conservation of the environment is a matter of honour for every boater. Therefore, you
should avoid:
- fuel and oil leaks;
- emptying rubbish and waste into the water or on the shore;
- letting detergents or solvents get into the water;
- loud noise both on the water and at the marina; and
- producing an unnecessarily high bow wake, especially in narrow passages and
shallow waters.
Service the engine well and run it at the most economical speed, which will also keep
exhaust emissions low.
Please also consider other local environmental legislation and regulations. In Finland, under
‘everyman’s right’ anyone may move around on private land, except in the vicinity of
residential buildings, as long as they cause no damage or inconvenience. ‘Everyman’s right’
also allows movement and temporary anchorages on privately owned waters, swimming and
going on shore at uninhabited locations, unless landing is specifically prohibited by a notice
from the authorities. It is not allowed to anchor next to a shoreline where there are one or
more residences. Docking at a private dock owned by someone else or landing on a shore
where there are residences is also not allowed without permission.
Please make sure to familiarise yourself with the International Convention for the
Prevention of Pollution From Ships (MARPOL) and respect it to the greatest possible extent.
It is allowed to camp out on islands as long as no damage is caused to the landowner. It is
not allowed to camp out next to residential buildings or in or near cultivated fields. You may
not light a campfire unless you have the landowner’s permission. Everyman’s right allows
the picking of naturally growing berries and mushrooms without damaging trees or the
environment in general. Please check the regulations concerning movement in the natural
environment in your area.
5.10.5 Anchoring and mooring the boat
Always moor your boat carefully, even in sheltered places, because conditions can change
rapidly. Mooring lines should be equipped with absorbers to dampen any jolts. Please refer
to the section Towing for the location of bollards. To prevent abrasion, use fenders that are
large enough.
The forward endurance of the bow bollards is at least 23 kN, or c. 2,300 kg. The backward
endurance of the stern bollards is at least 16.0 kN, or c. 1,600 kg.
The minimum anchor weight for the boat is 5 kg. Drop anchor far enough from shore. A
reasonable grip is attained if the anchor line length is 4–5 times the water depth.
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