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.
Inattention - carelessness - intoxication are all reasons why a person could fall overboard.
Carelessness and inattention is most likely the cause of someone to fall overboard.
Carelessness and inattention is most likely the cause of someone to fall overboard.
Inattention - carelessness - intoxication are all reasons why a person could fall overboard.
It 'kills' the engine - should the craft's pilot fall overboard, or collapse.
If a person falls overboard, you should reach for a life preserver and try to help them.
It is if all the proper precautions are taken.
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.
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standing up on a boat
Easy one: The best possible method to prevent drowning from a fall overboard or capsizing is to HAVE ONES LIFE VEST ON. So simple - and so relatively few people do it.