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Small Boat Safety Offshore (Part 1)
No surprize - running a small boat offshore can be hazardous. But three
things - advancements in electronics, more reliable outboard motors, and the
advent of of marine towing services - have made the risks more acceptable. Add
in a heavy dose of caution, common sense, and time on the water, and
you're about as well prepared as you can hope to be...
Safety Defined |
Getting Out & Back |
Staying Afloat |
Man Overboard! | What's Next?
In our next issue, we'll continue the discussion with:
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Fishing safety issues (personal safety, boat
handling issues)
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Is there a doctor in the house? (First-aid and other personal
safety issues)
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Being seen/being heard/being found (Radar & radar
reflectors, communications options, signaling for help)
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Prepping, checklists and role playing (getting ready for
trouble, float plans, etc.)
So stay tuned! And be sure to take our
Safety Survey!
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