Understanding Safety Procedures
Key safety measures include wearing a life-jacket at all times and ensuring it’s properly fitted. Another key rule is to always maintain at least three points of contact, meaning you should always hold onto something whenever you stand or move. Additionally, you should be aware of wearing the right clothing to avoid sunburn, heatstroke, or dehydration. Proper shoes that completely cover your feet are essential to prevent injury from steel parts of the boat and to avoid shoes slipping off your feet, which could potentially cause an accident. When maneuvering, avoid standing in the area of the sails' movement, as sudden and unexpected movement of the sails could throw an untrained person overboard.