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If a small boat capsizes, the first thing to do is try and float on the back with toes pointed toward shore or downstream if in a river. Use the arms to try and push toward shore. Yell for help as loud and as often as possible. If a person can reach the capsized boat, one or two people can climb onto the keel of the boat out of the water.
If your boat capsizes and floats away, there are various things that you can do. The most important thing is to try and float and shout for help. If you are not very far from the shore, you can swim out of the water.
If a persons boat capsizes and remains upside down, they can use it as a flotation device. This can help a person stay above water until help arrives.
climb onto the bottom of the overturned boat
If your boat capsizes and floats away, there are various things that you can do. The most important thing is to try and float and shout for help. If you are not very far from the shore, you can swim out of the water.
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If a small boat capsizes, the first thing to do is try and float on the back with toes pointed toward shore or downstream if in a river. Use the arms to try and push toward shore. Yell for help as loud and as often as possible. If a person can reach the capsized boat, one or two people can climb onto the keel of the boat out of the water.
The overtaking craft should give way, as the overtaking craft should be the one with the most control, as it is initiating the move.
It means "turn upside down" as when a boat capsizes in the water.
Be very careful and aim to get your craft back to shore as quickly and safely as possible.