I am lucky enough to receive a safety reminder via email everyday. Todays' topic was safe boating. Although the tips submitted are not complete, they are good reminders for all of us
Boating Safety
As summer approaches and more people are enjoying America's waterways it is important to review a couple key boating safety tips.
Which statement is true?
1. Every 2.5 hours someone is injured or killed in a boating accident?
2. Chances of drowning in a boating accident is 1 in 66 when wearing a life jacket and is 1 in 11 with no life jacket?
Both statements are true according to the U.S. Coast Guard. No matter how much experience you have, it’s always a good idea for everyone to review boating safety rules before departures. Review these basic tips.
1. Be Weather-wise - Always check local weather conditions before departure.
2. Use Common Sense- This means operating at a safe speed at all times, especially in crowded areas.
3. Designate an Assistant Skipper-Make sure more than only one person on board is familiar with all aspects of your boat’s handling, operations, and other boating safety tips in case the primary navigator is injured or incapacitated.
4. Develop a Float Plan -Whether you choose to inform a family member or staff at your local marina, always be sure to let someone else know your float plan. This should include where you’re going and how long you’re going to be gone.
5. Make Proper Use of Lifejackets - Make sure that your family and friends aren’t part of this statistic by assigning and fitting each member of your onboard team with a lifejacket-prior to departure.
6. Avoid Alcohol - Practice boating safety at all times by saving the alcohol for later. The probability of being involved in a boating accident doubles when alcohol is involved, and studies have also shown that the affect of alcohol is exacerbated by external effects such as sun and wind.
7. Learn to Swim - If you’re going to be in and around the water, proper boating safety means knowing how to swim.
8. Take a Boating Course- Beginning boaters and experienced experts alike need be familiar with boating safety rules of operation.
Boating Safety
As summer approaches and more people are enjoying America's waterways it is important to review a couple key boating safety tips.
Which statement is true?
1. Every 2.5 hours someone is injured or killed in a boating accident?
2. Chances of drowning in a boating accident is 1 in 66 when wearing a life jacket and is 1 in 11 with no life jacket?
Both statements are true according to the U.S. Coast Guard. No matter how much experience you have, it’s always a good idea for everyone to review boating safety rules before departures. Review these basic tips.
1. Be Weather-wise - Always check local weather conditions before departure.
2. Use Common Sense- This means operating at a safe speed at all times, especially in crowded areas.
3. Designate an Assistant Skipper-Make sure more than only one person on board is familiar with all aspects of your boat’s handling, operations, and other boating safety tips in case the primary navigator is injured or incapacitated.
4. Develop a Float Plan -Whether you choose to inform a family member or staff at your local marina, always be sure to let someone else know your float plan. This should include where you’re going and how long you’re going to be gone.
5. Make Proper Use of Lifejackets - Make sure that your family and friends aren’t part of this statistic by assigning and fitting each member of your onboard team with a lifejacket-prior to departure.
6. Avoid Alcohol - Practice boating safety at all times by saving the alcohol for later. The probability of being involved in a boating accident doubles when alcohol is involved, and studies have also shown that the affect of alcohol is exacerbated by external effects such as sun and wind.
7. Learn to Swim - If you’re going to be in and around the water, proper boating safety means knowing how to swim.
8. Take a Boating Course- Beginning boaters and experienced experts alike need be familiar with boating safety rules of operation.
