I got a lot of use out of this PFD on my cruises, but all it ever did was keep me a bit warmer and help explain my grubby appearance when I walked into town: “I’m not destitute; I’m boating.” Here, I’m two months into a wintertime river voyage. Behind me is my sneak b...
Boat safety is critical, which is why every vessel must have a personal flotation device (PFD) installed. There are several types of personal flotation devices, one of which is Type IV, which may be flung into the water to keep someone afloat. Keeping this in mind, what is theprimary ben...
naturally, it is best tocharter a sailing boatin seasons when the breezes arefrequent, constant and steadydepending on your chosen sailing location. However, unless you and your crew are experienced sailors, you may want to avoid seasons with strong cold winds and high seas. Also, avoid windle...
Capsizing is the frightening experience of your boat flipping upside down in the water and it's consistently the leading cause of all the boating-related fatalities
Boating Safety on a Small Boat The smaller the boat the more careful you need to be when moving around. A large yacht is much more well balanced than a skiff. If you’re trying to reel in a fish, you can unbalance the boat.
So, your day of boating has come to a sudden stop. What now? Like any accident, the first step is to stop and assess the situation. So, stop the engine and check if anyone is seriously hurt. If the answer is yes, contact the authorities on your VHF radio and send out a distress ...
1.Thepersonisaccompaniedbyapersonofatleast18yearsofagewhophysicallyoccupiesthevessel;OR2.Thepersonpossessesonhisorherpersonwhileoperatingthevessel,photoidentificationshowingproofofageandaboatersafetycertificationcardissuedbytheWildlifeResourcesCommissionorproofofothersatisfactorycompletionofaboatingsafetyeducationcourse...