Hobie Mirage Tandem Island Assembly Manual page 2

WELCOME TO THE
HOBIE WAY OF LIFE
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hobie Mirage Tandem Island and welcome to the Hobie family. The Hobie
Mirage Tandem Island cannot be outgrown (how do you outgrow fun?) and will provide years of enjoyment for everyone,
from children through senior citizens. A fun-seeking pair or a single adult can sail it at top performance or cruise in comfort.
We offer this manual as a guide to increased safety and enjoyment of your new Mirage. The purpose of this publication
is to provide easy, simple, accurate instructions on how to get your Hobie Tandem Island ready for the water
and use it safely. Please read the instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with your boat and all its parts.
Whether you are a new sailor or a veteran of many years, we recommend that you read this manual thoroughly before
your first sail and TRY IT OUR WAY FIRST! If you are new to sailing, this manual alone is not intended to teach
you how to sail. There are many excellent books, videos and courses on the safe handling of small sailboats. We
suggest you contact your local Hobie sailboat or kayak dealer, college or Coast Guard Auxiliary for recommendations.
Watch for overhead wires whenever you are rigging, launching, sailing or trailering with the mast up. MAST
CONTACT WITH POWER LINES COULD BE FATAL! Be certain that the rigging area and the area you will be sailing
in are free of overhead power lines. Report any such power lines to your local power authority and sail elsewhere.
We take pride in presenting the Hobie Mirage Tandem Island to you and hope that you'll take as much pride in owning her.
Fair winds and good sailing!
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