1. Approved by DC-E USCG AuxA, Inc 1 Boating Skills & Seamanship Lesson 8 Boating Safely

2. 2 Lesson Objectives Accidents & Prevention Aid to Person Overboard Hypothermia Proper Operation of PWC Problems of Sailboats Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

3. 3 Boating Fatalities When Weekend afternoons Calm weather Full daylight Why Falls overboard No lifejacket Drugs & alcohol

4. 4 Passenger Briefing Location of life jackets How to use radio Location of fire extinguishers Man overboard procedure Docking procedure Location of flares and first aid kit

5. 5 Small Boat Stability Never Exceed The Capacity Plate Maintain Three-Point Contact Keep All Weight Low As Possible If Boat Capsizes Or Swamps, Get Out Of Cold Water

6. 6 Small Boat Stability CB Center of Buoyancy CG Center of Gravity

7. 7 Small Boat Stability CG CB CG acts to right empty boat

8. 8 Small Boat Stability CG Center of Gravity CB Center of Buoyancy

9. 9 Small Boat Stability CG acts to capsize loaded boat CG CB

10. 10 Capsized Boat Stay with the boat – more visible Climb on it if possible – get dry Don’t try to swim to shore – save energy Use distress signals when they can be seen

11. 11 Persons Overboard Reduce Speed Throw Them A Life Jacket Get Someone To Point To Victims Turn Around To Pick Up Approach From Downwind Stop Engine Pull Them Aboard

12. 12 Collision Avoidance Keep A Proper Lookout Look All Directions

13. 13 Running Aground Causes Injuries to Passengers Causes Damage to Boat Aground In Glacier Bay, Alaska

14. 14 Personal Watercraft PWCs Are Class “A” Motorboats - Not Toys Subject To Navigation Rules Federal Equipment Requirements Extra state and local rules Operators Subject To: Injuries, high fatigue, & hypothermia

15. 15 Cold Water Contact Cold water shock causes reflex action inhale Hypothermia –Lowering Internal Body Temperature –Biological Functions Stop –Can Happen In Water At 80 Degrees Fahrenheit –50 - 50 Rule –Prevention

16. 16 Hypothermia HELP Positions Put On life jacket Stay Still Don’t Swim Huddle-Help Clothing On

17. 17 Hypothermia Symptoms Blue-Gray Skin Shivering (Stops When Severe) Muscle Cramps Inability To Use Arms And Legs Confusion And/or Slurred Speech

18. 18 Hypothermia Prevention Dress Warmly & Stay Dry Keep Head Covered Stay Out Of The Wind Eat Well - High Energy Foods Wear Wet Suit On Your PWC

19. 19 At The Mercy Of The Wind Power Boat Wakes Blockage Of Wind Sail Can Limit Vision Anchoring & Mooring Sailboats

20. 20 Sailboat Problems Recovering Overboard Person Upwind vs. Downwind Capsizing - Knockdown Righting Powerboats Offer To Help

21. 21 Order Of Precedence Overtaken Vessel Not Under Command Restricted Maneuverability Constrained By Draft Fishing Vessel Sailing Vessel Power Boat Seaplane

22. 22 Carbon Monoxide Poison Symptoms Drowsiness, Headaches, Dizziness, Weakness, Nausea, Fainting Prevention Proper - Adequate Ventilation Caution When Running Downwind Don’t congregate around exhaust ports Carbon Monoxide Detector Odorless, Colorless, Silent KILLER

23. 23 Weather Know Before You Go Update While Out Be Aware Of Your Environment

24. 24 Summary Boating Fatalities Small Boat Stability – Capsizing Personal Watercraft Hypothermia Sail Boats Carbon Monoxide More Courses