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☆☆☆☆☆When a person falls overboard, you should always have someone keep the victim in sight.
When a person falls overboard
- Throw a Lifebuoy
- Shout "Man Overboard" Either to Port or Starboard.
- Report to the Duty Officer.
- Keep the victim in sight.
a date and time to contact the authorities.
The purpose of filing a float plan is to provide important information in case of an emergency. A float plan includes a description of your boat, who is on board, a description of the safety equipment you are carrying, where you expect to be, and when you expect to be there. Instruct the person holding the float plan to notify the Coast Guard or other appropriate agency if you do not return within a reasonable time after your scheduled arrival (taking into account weather, etc.).
A float plan should contain the following information: 1. Date. 2. Time to contact the authorities.
the inability to swim
A boater should leave a float plan for friends or family ashore.
Pick a reference point on shore to gauge if you are dragging!
Place the tank on the dock or on shore to fill it
Pull The trailer away from the boat ramp
At all times on the water
The primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in distress is keeping his/her vessel and him/herself out of danger.
Life Jacket
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It may cause personal injury or damage
Red right returning.
calibration
White buoy with horizontal blue stripe
Looking at a nautical chart
Constant oil changes must be made. Periodic parts must be exchanged, especially those made of zinc. Debris accumulated in the engine must be removed. Search for possible leaks in the engine.
Keep body weight low with gear distributed evenly.
