OUTBOARD SAFETY

NEVER, EVER TRY TO START AN OUTBOARD WHEN STANDING IN THE .WATER NEXT TO IT. When it fires it can jump forward and slice into your legs! Row the boat off a good distance from the beach and start the engine when you are safely inside. Mso, beware of the trailing painter fouling the propeller.	ALWAYS CUT THE ENGINE AND TIP IT UP WHEN APPROACHING A BEACH. This will save the propeller from damaging itself by churning up the sand. Also, don't let inflatables run up onto a stony beach. Stop in the shallows and unload her there. This will avoid tearing the bottom and the need to use the repair kit and pump you should be carrying.

SAFETY

	Moving around the boat safely means always: (A) Using the windward (uphill) side so, if you fall, you'll full inboard. It will also keep you away from the sails and let you brace your feet against the cabin sides. (B) Keeping your body weight low if it's choppy and crawling if it's really rough. (C) Holding on to something secure and remembering 'It's one hand for you and one hand for the boat!'

BE AWARE OF WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND YOU

Accidental gybes have killed people and flogging sails have damaged eyes.

'Fishooks' on wire rope can cut fingers and NEVER put a rope around your hand.

Think where you're putting your feet and try to wear shoes to protect your toes. Ropes and wet sails can make you slip and open hatches can be forgotten about!