Some Food for Thought:
Small Boat Safety Offshore (Part I)
Small Boat Safety Offshore (Part I)
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...
What's Next?
In Part II of this story, 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!
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