Sailing can be a relaxed outdoor activity but it is also a physically demanding sport with inherent risks. At SailONEC we make it as safe as it can be.
All dinghy sailors capsize sooner or later and must be prepared.
- Be prepared to swim! All members of SailONEC must be able to swim.
- Wear an approved PFD or lifejacket whenever you are on the docks or on a boat.
- Before going sailing, you must rig and unlock a safety boat.
- Stay with your boat if it capsizes or breaks down.
- Be prepared to self-rescue. You cannot count on someone else rescuing you.
- Dress appropriately for prevailing weather conditions.
- Know where the *safety equipment* is; know how to use it.
- Know and understand the risks involved in sailing. They are water, weather, other boaters, and human error.
Read and study the Canadian Coast Guard's "Safe Boating Guide" for information on boating safety and the legal requirements of boating in Canada. It is available online at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/publications/EN/TP511/PDF/HR/TP511E.PDF | 