Stay with the vessel as long as possible. It will present a larger target for search and rescue assets. If you have the ability to get out of the water and climb on the hull, it is MUCH better to do so. This will greatly increase you chance at survival if it appears you may be there for a while. Even if the air is freezing and the water is not, you are going to survive longer OUT of the water. Think of Jack and Rose, who survives, who doesn't.
stay with the boat and signal for help.
Stay with the boat. It will float, help you to stay afloat, and it is MUCH easier to find a boat+ you than it is to find you, alone.
Stay with the boat. It will float, help you to stay afloat, and it is MUCH easier to find a boat+ you than it is to find you, alone.
Hang onto the boat or climb onto it. DO NOT leave the boat.
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
When your boat capsizes you need to stay with your boat
Make an assessment of the damages, send an SOS immediately and wait for help.
If you have a small boat that capsizes in a stream you should try to roll it over. If the stream is shallow this should be easy.
hopefully, youre talking about a sail boat. get on the centerboard and the boat should flip over.
Stay Calm Check for crew safety/condition Keep warm and stay afloat Keep close to the boat Attempt to right the boat, this is easier on smaller vessels\n If you cannot recover from the capsizing, signal distress
hopefully, youre talking about a sail boat. get on the centerboard and the boat should flip over.