Hobie iCat Owner's Manual page 2

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HOBIE ICAT
OWNER'S MANUAL
Welcome in the «Hobie Way of Life» !
Congratulations for the purchase of your new HOBIE CAT and welcome to the HOBIE sailing family.
The Hobie Cat is a long life boat.
Le Hobie iCat is primarily meant for experienced sailors and racers.
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 and accurate instructions on how to get your Hobie ready for the water. Please read them carefully and
familiarize yourself with the boat and all of the parts spread before you.
Whether you are a new sailor or a veteran of many years, we recommend that you read this 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 that 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. 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 this Hobie Cat to you and hope that you'll take as much pride in owning her.
Fair winds and good sailing!
Hobie Cat Europe
Copyright HCE 2010 - www.hobie-cat.net
issued by : AR Date : 05/2010 Up-date : 0 Page : 2/52