Response Strategies for Boating Incidents
Boaters that are prepared for the occasional mishap better enjoy their limited time on the water.
Here at Boating and Sailing, we have covered a lot of territory in the discussion of boating emergencies. I have described some different response strategies you can use for incidents occurring on the water. This blog entry summarizes a number of the articles to date.
As boaters, we share the water with other types of operators. Powerboats and kayaks share the same areas and need to know more about each other.
Boater Communications and Procedures
Boaters of all types share the same waters and effective communications are a key to safe boating. Boaters can communicate with each other in a number of different ways.
Boating Visual Distress Signals
Carriage and knowledge of visual distress signals can prevent an boating incident from becoming a tragedy. Boaters have a number of distress signals available to them.
Mistakes happen and boaters make some of the best ones. While these stories are funny, they should also sound a note of caution.
The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for safety on the water and you should expect to be boarded by them at some point in your boating career. Here is how to be prepared.
If you encounter an oil or fuel spill, take action to resolve it. Oil spills must be controlled, contained, cleaned up, and reported.
There are more articles to come on Suite101. If you have any questions or suggestions for new articles, email me at boatingsailing@suite101.com. Thanks for visiting!
