Boating is fun… we’ll show you how America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition 1 Adverse Conditions andEmergencies Chapter 3 Section 11 Presented by the St Paul Sail and Power Squadron Presented by the St Paul Sail and Power Squadron

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how In An Emergency … Wear your Have crew wear Have guests wear 2 P F D

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Recovery Man Overboard (PIW) 3 Use tether or jackline Stay in cockpit or cabin Watch crew & passengers Account for all Prevention Shout ‘man overboard’ Throw floatation Assign ‘watcher’ Circle back – approach into wind Turn engine off – in gear Consider ‘Lifesling’ to assist

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Fires 4 RESPONDING First priority – people Get people upwind of fire Issue distress call Turn off fuel & power Access fire extinguishers Locate source of fire Evacuate boat, if necessary PREVENTION Proper fuel handling Bilge inspection Check fuel system Inspect wiring Use only marine parts Cook in stable conditions Caution in storing inflammables

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Swamp/Capsize Swamp boat fills with water 5 Capsize boat overturns Stay with the boat Don’t swim for shore In a river, float feet-first, downstream

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how DELAY Use PFD – remain inactive Retain heat H.E.L.P. position Group huddle 6 Hypothermia Abnormal lowering of internal body temperature by cold air or water Symptoms Shivering, numbness, apathy Weakness, unconsciousness Impared judgement, glassy stare CARE Seek medical attention Use CPR as necessary Move to warm place Warm victim slowly – not rapidly

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Cold Water Immersion COLD WATER IMMERSION Can kill before hypothermia Gasp reflex when water under 50° F Can cause cardiac arrest Reduce hazard by: Attempt to block gasp reflex Type I or II PFD & automatic inflation 7

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Carbon Monoxide Symptoms Nausea, weakness Watering eyes, ears ring, red skin 8 Results Light-headedness, headache Drowsiness, unconsciousness Death TAKE CARE Near exhaust – death in minutes On swim platform – unconscious in minutes Possible station wagon effect in cockpit

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Carbon Monoxide TREATMENT Victim must breathe fresh air If breathing stopped – CPR Get medical attention Watch for relapse 9 PREVENTION

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Medical Emergencies First Aid & CPR First Aid manual First Aid kit 10

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Collision PREVENTION Follow navigation rules Take every action to prevent collision Anticipate & avoid bad weather Seek shelter in unfavorable conditions 11 REACTIONS Check for missing/injuries PFDs Check for fire Radio for assistance Don’t pull boats apart Stay with the boat

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how REACTIONS Get PFDs on everyone Check for hull damage If damaged, do not move boat If hull intact, shift weight to free Sailboats – heel boat Use dinghy to drop anchor, pull free Grounding PREVENTION Learn to use charts Use depth sounder 12

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Fuel Low fuel – reduce speed No fuel – anchor out of channel Call for assistance 1/3 Out 1/3 Return 1/3 Reserve 13

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Towing 14 PROCEDURE Wear PFD Strong tow lines Proper cleats Tow line danger Adjust length of line Slow & steady

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Restricted Visibility Check weather forecast Reduce speed Wear PFDs Post lookout Turn on navigation lights Use sound signals 15 Listen … Listen … Listen

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Severe Weather Check weather forecast Watch dark clouds & squall lines Monitor temperature & humidity changes Watch for strong winds 16 Seek shelter

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Heavy Seas Check weather forecast Anticipate – seek shelter Avoid breaking waves (maybe deeper water) Beware of opposing wind & current 17

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Waves Cross at angle – not head-on Angle should maintain steerage 18 Avoid traveling parallel to waves

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Waves RUNNING BEFORE Risk of pitch-pole Set speed to stay on back side of wave 19 Watch wave heights before going over wave

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how Waves RUNNING PARALLEL Risk of broaching Reverse direction between crests Never run parallel to waves in an inlet 20

Boating is fun… we’ll show you how End Section 11 21