Familiarization

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Familiarization

The owner, operator or manager or appointed representative with intimate knowledge of the yacht should be present at the hand-over of the yacht to the chartering skipper and crew in order to complete the following familiarization procedure: .1 Demonstrate the stowage of all gear and the method of use of all lifesaving and firefighting appliances on board the yacht; .2 Locate and explain the method of operation of all sea cocks and bilge pumps; .3 Demonstrate use of all mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment to ensure familiarization; .4 Provide details of routine maintenance required for any equipment; .5 Demonstrate checks to be carried out on the engine prior to starting, while running and after stopping; .6 Demonstrate the methods of setting, sheeting and reefing each sail.