Laguna Yachts Windrose Owner's Manual - page 3
Section 1.
FOREWORD
sailing.
Children should wear them at
Sailboats are made for fun.
WINDROSE
all times, no matter how much they
sailboats will deliver years of pleasure
may object. Ask each person going
and fun if properly maintained and if used
with you if they can swim, those that
in a knowledgeable, safe manner.
cannot should be required by you to
Before you start your first trip to favorite
wear a life vest.
waterways, we recommend you read and
F. When sailing at night, use safety har-
observe all following suggestions and
nesses and tie a line to yourself and
procedures. They are all intended for
another to your crew and then tie
your safety and enjoyment.
these lines to the boat. Also follow
this procedure if you get into very
Section 2.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
rough weather.
THE DEALER
G.
Purchase all Coast Guard required
A.
Be sure you have all warranty and
safety equipment
and
learn how
to
use it before that day arrives that it
trailer booklets.
becomes necessary to use it.
B.
Read the section of this manual on
H. Enroll in a C.G. class or other cer-
trailering; it could save you time and
tified boating/sailing class. You will
money.
learn alot and enjoy sailing even
C.
Now is the time to ask questions,
more.
while you are still at the dealership.
I.
Do not overload
your boat with too
Section 3.
SAFETY TIPS
many people when sailing.
Use
common sense and do not take more
Following safety procedures and using
than required.
common sense can make sailing fun and
J.
Marine insurance is worth every cent
safe. Here are our recommendations.
you pay for it. Take out insurance
A. Don't go out when the weather condi-
right from the start. See your dealer
tions are unfavorable or are predicted
or insurance broker.
to become so. Listen to weather fore-
K.
Fasten all heavy objects such as gas
casts, check with your Harbor Patrol
cans, anchor, tool boxes, etc. down.
Office, and look out for small craft
If a knock-down should occur, loose
storm warnings.
objects can fall inside the boat and
B. Be especially careful in areas where
change the center of gravity, offset-
there may be commercial shipping
ting the effect of the keel. If enough
traffic. Keep well away from shipping
weight change is involved, this could
channels.
be dangerous.
C.
Learn The Rules of the Road. All
L. Keep all seat hatches, the main hatch
other sailors will expect you to know
and the pop-top (if your boat has a
them and abide by them. The U.S.
pop-top) closed and secured during
Coast Guard, 400 S. Eleventh Street,
rough weather or gusty winds that
SW., Washington, D.C. 20590, will
could unexpectedly strike the boat
supply free literature on this and
and cause a knock-down. A shock
other sUbjects such as first aid and
cord system can be rigged inside the
weather. Your local branch or Harbor
hatches such that a hatch door that
Patrol Office may have it available,
has been opened briefly will automat-
also.
ically close when released.
D. Have a dependable person in the
M.
Reducing sail area by reefing during
crew keep a sharp lookout under the
strong winds is a safe move and can
jib sail for oncoming traffic, or install a
actually make the boat more efficient
window in your jib sail.
and faster. Reef points can be added
E. Keep a C.G. approved life vest on-
to your mainsail and jiffy reefing
board for each crew member.
Wear
equipment can be added for a very
them during rough weather and night
modest price, check with your dealer.
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