Hobie Wave BP250 - Manual (Page 12)

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CAUTION / SAFETY TIPS
A LIRE AVANT DE PARTIR
Safety tips/Sécurité
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Whether on land or on the water, watch for
overhead power lines . Contact with power
lines can cause serious injury or death.
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DO NOT sail while under the influence of alco-
hol and/or drugs
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Only sail in conditions in which you feel com-
fortable and where you feel confident that you
can safely sail the boat. Never go out in
conditions beyond your ability .
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Everyone on board should wear a life jacket
at all times .
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If you are in the water, remain in contact with
the boat, even if it is capsized. A sailboat can
drift away faster than a person can swim.
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Never sail without a righting line.
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Wear appropriate clothes . Wear a wet suit or
dry suit in cold weather or cold water condi-
tions.
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Learn the right of way rules and when in
doubt, give way to others.
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When not sailing, always keep the boat poin-
ted into the wind whether in the water or on
the beach.
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Read the instruction manual carefully.
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Make sure everyone on the boat reads and
understnads these safety instructions
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ALWAYS check that the drain plugs are scre-
wed in before launching your catamaran.