Safety Guidelines
 

• Listen to the local weather forecast. Bad weather and high seas can be very hazardous even for the experienced sailor. You will learn over a period of time through experience and reading books on how to handle unexpected bad weather. But for now, only go out when the weather is favorable for pleasant sailing.
• Know the waters you are sailing on.  Ask questions concerning local regulation rules, navigational aids, hazardous rocks, strong currents etc. Ask an experienced local sailor about conditions or hazards you should know before venturing out.
• Leave a float plan. Let someone know where you're going and when you'll be back. Then, when you're back ashore, cancel the float plan by letting the person know you've returned.