Caution & Safety Tips - Hobie PEARL Assembly Manual

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HOBIE CAT « PEARL » ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Read carefully before sailing
Make sure someone on land is informed about where and how long you intend to sail your boat.
Whether on land or on the water, watch for overhead power lines. Contact with power lines can
cause serious injury or death.
DO NOT sail while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
Only sail in conditions in which you feel comfortable and where you feel confident that you can
safely sail the boat. Never go out in conditions beyond your ability.
Everyone on board should wear a life jacket at all times.
If you are in the water, remain in contact with the boat, even if it is capsized. A sailboat can drift
away faster than a person can swim.
Never sail without a righting line.
Wear appropriate clothes. Wear a wet suit or dry suit in cold weather or cold water conditions.
Remain seated while sailing.
Learn the right of way rules and when in doubt, give way to others.
When not sailing, always keep the boat pointed into the wind whether in the water of or on the
beach.
Read the instruction manual carefully.
Make sure everyone on the boat reads and understands these safety instructions.
ALWAYS check that the drain plugs are screwed in before launching your boat on the water.
Author : SD
CAUTION / SAFETY TIPS
Date : 03/04/2009 Up‐date : 0 Page 29/29