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geNeral iNfOrMatiON ON
OperatiON
► Check information on local rules and re-
gulations
► Check on weather forecasts and local
currents, tides and wind conditions
► Inform a person ashore on your intended
destination and estimated time of sche-
duled return.
► Explain the basics on sailing to all pas-
sengers.
► Ensure that your passengers will cope
and be able to handle the boat in the
event of an emergency.
► Safety is paramount – Learn to avoid ac-
cidents!
► Be aware of your responsibilities at all
times! - Never neglect safety rules, you
would risk your life and that of others.
► Learn to master your boat at all times.
► Strap and secure your luggage on
your boat against loss upon capsize.
Respect local rules and regulations.
When moving in waters close to beaches,
remain within designated fairways, and
keep a special look-out.
► Ensure that you and your passengers
wear a life jacket.
► Never be in charge of a boat when under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medi-
cation.
► Ensure that your passengers remain so-
ber.
► Pay attention that upon landing all pas-
sengers have their arms and legs on the
boats inside – to avoid injury!
► Keep away from swimmers and divers.
► Never be under way, in conditions of
winds of a force that is stronger than the
approved force.
aNti cOlliSiON- aND
OvertakiNg rulS
► When both boats move with sails on
different sides, the starboard boat gives
way to the port boat. That means, the
boat with the sail on the port side has the
right of way.
► When both boats have the sail on the
same side, the windward boat gives way
to the leeward boat. That means, the
boat closer to the wind gives way to the
downwind boat.
► When overtaking the overtaking boat
must give way to windward.
► The boat obliged to give way shall in-
dicate intention clearly, in good time,
maintain adequate distance, and not
cross the bow of the overtaken vessel.
► The boat that has the right of way shall
not alter course, unless as an action to
avoid a collision.
right Of Way regulatiONS
► Sailboats have the right of way, thus pri-
ority over motorboats.
► Similar priority applies over rowing-,
pedal- and paddle boats, floating objects
and surfers, except in areas where holi-
day- and bathing activities take place.
► Sailboats though must give way to pub-
lic service vessels, priority vessels, those
moving in convoy, vessels of restricted
manoeuvrability, and fishing vessels.
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