Responsibility Of The Coxswain/Skipper/Owner/Captain - Bavaria Cruiser 46 Owner's Manual

2. Responsibility of the coxswain/skipper/owner/captain

The owner or boat captain is fully responsible and shall adhere to the following principal rules:
1. Know and get to know about the limitations of your boat.
2. Always follow the rules of the road - make sure you know about the local rules and regulations.
3. Keep a good and sharp lookout for people and objects in the water.
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that you and your crew are able to handle the boat in these conditions;
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10. Train with your crew and all people on board regarding the important maneuvers at sea: Above all the MOB - Man
over board. Each and every person on board should be able to execute this maneuver autonomously - even the
most experienced boat-captain may be the one in the water to be rescued.
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12. Ensure compliance with all legislation in place in the area of operation. These may include requirements for the
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the crew should therefore be taken into consideration before you head off.
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the country of use. In many countries it is compulsory to carry a license or comply with other legislation in place in
the area of operation. Keep yourself therefore informed and up to date on the local requirements before you head off.
Preparation
of a seaway or meteorological effects.
If you are prepared and equipped for an emergency then usually bad luck does not hit you. In
order to be prepared your boat should be equipped with appropriate gear and resources.
» The working sail plan should be reduced if the average wind force exceeds force 4 on the Beau-
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fort scale. Particular care should be taken in gusty conditions and rough weather.
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