Hobie Bravo Assembly Manual page 2

WELCOME TO THE
HOBIE WAY OF LIFE
Congratulations on the purchase of your new HOBIE Bravo and welcome to the HOBIE sailing family. The HOBIE Bravo
cannot be outgrown (how do you outgrow fun?) and will provide years of enjoyment for everyone, from children through
senior citizens. A single adult can sail it at top performance - and a pair can cruise in comfort.
We offer this manual as a guide to increased safety and enjoyment of your new boat. The purpose of this publication is to
provide easy, simple, accurate instructions on how to get your Hobie Bravo ready for the water and use it safely. Please read
them carefully and familiarize yourself with your boat and all her 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 sailboat dealer, college or Coast Guard Auxiliary for recommendations.
Watch for overhead wires whenever you are rigging, launching, sailing or trailering with the mast up. In Hobie's commitment
to safety on the water, your Hobie Bravo is equipped with a non-conductive composite mast tip. Although it is safer than a
full aluminum mast, it doesn't provide 100% protection against electrical contact. CONTACT OF THE MAST WITH POWER
LINES COULD BE FATAL! Be certain that the rigging area and the area that 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 Bravo to you and hope that you'll take as much pride in owning her.
Fair winds and good sailing!
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