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try and keep your head out of the water - this is where you lose the most heat. Also cross your arms and put your hands in your armpits, and cross your legs. However, you need to keep afloat so all of these may not be possible at once! Just try and find something to hold onto.
What else can I help you with?
What is most likely reason to fall overboard?
Inattention - carelessness - intoxication are all reasons why a person could fall overboard.
What is most likely the cause of someone to fall overboard?
Carelessness and inattention is most likely the cause of someone to fall overboard.
What is most likely cause someone to cause someone to fall overboard?
Carelessness and inattention is most likely the cause of someone to fall overboard.
Is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard?
Inattention - carelessness - intoxication are all reasons why a person could fall overboard.
What should you do if I fall overboard into cold water?
If you fall overboard into cold water, stay as calm as possible to conserve energy and avoid panic. Try to keep your head above water and adopt the Heat Escape Lessening Position (H.E.L.P.) by pulling your knees to your chest and wrapping your arms around them to reduce heat loss. If you can, signal for help and try to get back on the boat or grab onto any nearby flotation device. Remember, keeping your head above water and staying as still as possible will help retain body heat.
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?
Remain calm and try to stay afloat. Call for help if possible and, if wearing a life jacket, use it to stay buoyant. Try to get back on board or stay close to the boat to increase your chances of being rescued.
What does an automatic cut off Lynyrd do when properly attached to a PWC operator?
It 'kills' the engine - should the craft's pilot fall overboard, or collapse.
What should you do when a person falls overboard?
If a person falls overboard, you should reach for a life preserver and try to help them.
When sailing is it hard to fall overboard?
It is if all the proper precautions are taken.
What do you do with layered clothing when falling overboard in cold water?
Keep on clothes
How should PFD's be readily accessible on a boat?
Ideally, they should be worn at all times. If you fall overboard, you won't be able to retrieve a PFD (Personal Floatation Device) from a locker on the boat.
What should you do if you fall overboard into coldwater?
If you fall overboard into cold water, try to remain calm and assess your situation. Focus on keeping your head above water and conserve energy by adopting a vertical position, using the "HELP" position (Heat Escape Lessening Posture) to minimize heat loss. If possible, signal for help and try to swim towards the nearest vessel or shore, but avoid excessive movement that can lead to fatigue. Remember to keep your airway clear and try to stay as still as possible to retain body heat.
