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You are caught in a severe storm in your boat What should you do?
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1. Slow down the boat. Higher speeds can damage the structure of the boat in choppy water. Turn the boat so that it is facing into the waves as this is the most stable position for any boat. Turn on your lights and sound your horn (if fitted) every 30 seconds or so incase someone is nearby.
2. Lower your boat's centre of gravity. This means find all the heaviest stuff on the boat and dump it as close to the bottom as you can. This will reduce the likelyhood of your boat rolling over.
3. If you know exactly which way to travel to make it to shore, then slowly make your way there. If you don't know EXACTLY where you are or where to go then try to keep the boat in one spot. You may accidently run your boat into an obstacle.
4. If you have an emergency signaling device (such as a radio transmitter) then activate that now, calling for emergency assistance from rescue teams.
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What should you do if caught in a severe storm on a boat?
I would pray first, then get a life jacket then get control ofthe boat Mrs.Brain-Her opinion CTEA 104ST Awesome/understanding
What should you do if you caught in a severe storm on a boat?
I would pray first, then get a life jacket then get control ofthe boat Mrs.Brain-Her opinion CTEA 104ST Awesome/understanding
You are caught in a storm in your boat. What should you do?
Go to shore
If on a boat what should you do if caught in severe storm conditions?
I would pray first, then get a life jacket then get control ofthe boat Mrs.Brain-Her opinion CTEA 104ST Awesome/understanding
What should you do on a boat if caught in severe storm conditions?
I would pray first, then get a life jacket then get control ofthe boat Mrs.Brain-Her opinion CTEA 104ST Awesome/understanding
You are caught in a storm in your boat your engine stops what should you do?
Drop a sea anchor off the bow.
What should you do if caught in sever storm conditions in a boat?
I would pray first, then get a life jacket then get control ofthe boat Mrs.Brain-Her opinion CTEA 104ST Awesome/understanding
What should you do if you are caught in a storm in a boat?
Reduce speed and head into the waves at a 45-degree angle.Panic and call for help. If you have a radio, it's even better.
What should you do after your boat runs aground and you determine that there are no leaks?
Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook.
You are caught in a storm in your boat engine stops what should you do?
Deploy a storm anchor (sea anchor) from the bow; something that will slow the boat's drift downwind. Something like a small drogue parachute in the water. The wind will cause the boat to drift, and the waves to rise; the storm anchor will slow down the drift, and keep the boat pointed into the wind. Bow-on is the safest direction for your boat to meet the waves. Otherwise, the wind would tend to push the boat sideways, and you could easily capsize.
What should you do if you are caught in storm in a boat?
Furl your sails, lower the mast, keep low (you will be the highest point, otherwise, and be at risk for a lightning strike), secure any loose gear, turn into the waves, and secure your flotation device. If the boat capsizes, stay with the boat.
Where should you seat your passengers on a boat in a storm?
The boat will probably rock back and forth, and you don't want people to fly off deck.
