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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.
If a person falls overboard, you should reach for a life preserver and try to help them.
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.
Orange smoke blowing from the boat.
You can print on life jackets. Check out Paddlesports Warehouse - they offer screen printing on life jackets.
A boat with a gasoline inboard engine
Prevents explosions on inboard gasoline engines
United States Coast Guard was created in 1915.
Clearance height under the bridge
Approved visual distress signals
At all times on the water
Life Jacket
Closing all hatches and doors while refueling
Examination of thru-hull fittings for signs of leakage or corrosion
White buoy with horizontal blue stripe
BRAKES
it is designed to be thrown
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.
