BENETEAU 40 Owner's Manual page 4

The users of this boat are advised that:
- The entire crew should receive appropriate training
- In some countries, a driving licence or an authorization is needed, or there are specific regulations in force.
- Always maintain your boat correctly and take into account deterioration resulting from time and significant or
inappropriate wear of the boat.
- Any boat – however strong – can be severely damaged if improperly used. This is not compatible with safe boating.
Always adjust the speed and direction of the boat to the state of the sea.
- If your boat is equipped with a life raft, carefully read its instruction manual. The crew should be familiar with the use of
all safety equipment (harnesses, flares, life raft, etc.) and emergency safety operations (recovering a person overboard,
towing, etc.), Coast Guard Auxiliary, Power Squadran, sailing schools and clubs regularly organise training sessions.
- Do not sail at maximum speed in zones of heavy traffic, or in case of reduced visibility, strong winds or big waves.
Reduce the speed and wake of the boat, out of courtesy and for safety's sake for yourself and for others. Respect zones of
speed and wake limits.
- Observe rules of priority such as defined by the rules of the road and imposed by the COLREGS (regulations for the
prevention of collisions at sea).
- Make sure you always have sufficient distance to stop or maneuver as necessary in order to avoid a collision
EXPLANATION OF THE TYPOGRAPHY USED:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
B40 Owner's Manual
June. 1, 2007
rev 00
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