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19Other sail craftWith dinghies and small boats, the essential port-starboard rules and other rulesdescribed above apply. With larger boats, a measure of common sense and courtesyis recommended. It is much easier for you to stop or change tack than it is for a largeyacht. Think about this when you meet any sailing craft. A windsurfer is faster tomanoeuvre, so why not give way? It's a common courtesy which helps give windsurfersa good name.Practical tip from theMarine Safety Working Group24“It is also a very good idea to give way to any sail craft involved ina race. They will not thank you if they have to tack off or altercourse to go round you!
Power gives way to sailIn theory any powered boat should give way to a windsurfer. However, this rule needsto be treated with caution.■ The skipper of a powercraft may ignore or be unaware of the fact that he should giveway to sail. He may also be looking in the other direction.■ Boats under sail – including windsurfers – must give way to vessels fishing, vessels notunder command (unable to manoeuvre) or vessels constrained by their draught, i.e.powered craft which need to use deep water have right of way when navigatinga channel. Windsurfers must keep away from all ferries and other commercial traffic.Can’t handle it?If you find yourself unable to get going or you suffer an equipment breakage,you must either stay with the board until rescue comes, or attempt a self-rescue.In no circumstances should you leave the board and attempt to swim for shore.Paddling on the board will alwaysbe faster, and the board willprovide all the flotation you need.It is also much easier for rescueservices to spot than a blackwetsuited figure lost in the sea.As a last resort, abandon the rigand paddle back on the board.Once on dry land, be sure to alertthe authorities that you haveabandoned your rig, so it doesn’tgenerate false alarms.2025
Page 1 and 2: SEA SAFETY GUIDELINES
Page 3: Before you startPreparation is the
Page 6 and 7: Master basic skillsBefore setting o
Page 8 and 9: Types of wetsuit■ The 'steamer' w
Page 10 and 11: Safety checkEquipment failure is on
Page 12 and 13: ■ A whistle and small waterproof
Page 14 and 15: The launch spotBefore you launch fr
Page 16 and 17: ■ buildings and other obstruction
Page 18 and 19: On the beachIn cold conditionsWind
Page 21 and 22: Be careful■ Don't windsurf miles
Page 23: Watch outIt is your responsibility
Page 28 and 29: Most older boards have a towing eye
Page 30 and 31: First aidHaving a first aid kit in
Page 32 and 33: Drink and drugs - don't do it!Alcoh
Page 34 and 35: Marine Safety Working GroupThe aim

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