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☆☆☆☆☆First of all, ALWAYS wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
This is highly dependent on how the vessel is aground. If you are aground on the rocks or on the sand and there is a danger due to high waves, a hull breach, flooding or injury, the US Coast Guard is going to do everything humanly possible to assist those persons in distress. There is a point though, where if there is a high probability that it will jeopardize the lives of the boat crews or helicopter crew, they may have to wait till the situation stabilizes. They will exhaust every possible option first.
If you are aground and in no danger, they may broadcast marine assistance request for other boaters, commercial tow or wait for you to re-float, depending on the location, assets available and severity of the grounding. The US Coast Guard is not required to salvage your vessel, their responsibility is to the persons in distress. You can always contact the US Coast Guard on channel 16 (International Hailing and Distress). The first four questions you will be asked. 1. Position (lat and long or geographical), 2.) Nature of distress (aground, sinking, fire, manoverboard..) 3.) Description of your vessel 4.) And is everyone wearing a life jacket (pfd). Please refer to the link provided in the related link section.
The coast guard is required to assist when a person is in distress. They are not required to salvage your boat.
Losing control of the boat and running out of space between them and other boats or shore.. Probably the largest symptom is that the people who operate the boats have had too much alcohol to drink.
**Falling overboard and drowning.**
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Keeping his/her vessel and crew out of danger
In Texas, skiing and towing activities may only take place 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour pas sunset.
Depth of water
Hypothermia is another name for high colesterol. Eating too much or unhealthy habits can contribute to hypothermia.
Must be maintained in a fully charged usable condition
When your boat capsizes you need to stay with your boat
overtaking boats are give-way boats
You don't have to - it's not a legal requirement. However - from a safety aspect - it's certainly recommended !
A Type III PFD will not turn most unconscious wearers face-up
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.
