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Pre-departure - Guests

Informing your guests, before you leave dock Use and location of safety equipment SBG pg 20

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Safe Fueling

Before you leave BaseWhen at a Fuel Dock“Safe Boating Guide”, page 15

** Most common mechanicalfailure is running out of fuel **The Fuel Rule of “Thirds”Third - Out, Third - Back, Third – In reserve!


Heavy Weather

Precautions that need to be taken have everyone wear their PFD ensure crew know responsibilities secure all loose gear check that boat is balanced ensure that bilge is dry check location of emergency gear record your position on the chart turn on navigational lights check charts for alternate shelter options


Reduced Visibility

Actions to be taken slow down make correct sound signal (as per Collision

Regulations) turn on navigational lights post a lookout listen for other boats check your charts


Safe Anchorage

Prerequisites for a Good Anchorage Sufficient depth Protected from the wind & waves Not a lee shore Good holding ground

Suitable for anchor type Sufficient room to swing Out of the main channel


Anchorages

Where not to anchor or tie up to… In a Narrow Channel In a Swimming Area Up to a Navigation Aid Underwater cables


How to Anchor

1. Ensure anchor secure to rode & rode secure to boat

2. Bow into the wind3. Full stop of the boat – no forward movement4. Lower anchor slowly – no throwing5. With anchor on bottom reverse slowly as line

is eased out to required length and secure6. With rode secure – final set of the anchor

under power

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Anchor Rode Ratios


Emergencies

Most common non-fatal accident – collision between boats

Most common fatal accident – involve capsize

40% of the fatal accidents involve alcohol Leading cause of deaths in boating

accidents -not wearing PFD’s. So wear them all the time!


Emergencies

Springing a leak Steering failure Dragging an anchor Capsizing of the boat Running aground Engine failure Fire/explosion Crew overboard


1 - Springing a Leak

Stop Boat - engine in neutralStart the PumpsFind the LeakPlug the LeakWork your way back to safety - shore


2 - Steering Failure

Stop Boat – lower the anchor Trouble Shoot the causeFind Solution• Re-attach or tighten• Tape Together• Jury Rig


3 - Dragging Anchor

• Let out more rode• If all rode out use a “kellet”

• See next slide for kellet diagram

Still Dragging• Start motor and retrieve• Check anchor not fouled with weeds

or rock• Re-set


To Kellet your Anchor


4 - Running Aground

Check the safety of the crewShut engine off right awayInspect for damageAttempt to re-float

Push off with paddles or yourself Pull off using engine Pull off with anchor (Kedge) Lighten the boat Heel the boat Tow off

Once floating try engine


5 - Engine Failure

If the engine will not re-start immediately --

lower the anchor as quickly as possible.

Now start working through the Trouble Shooting guide attached to transom of each boat!


6 - Fire/Explosion

Sound Alarm & Ensure Safety of Crew

Use Nearest Fire ExtinguisherCall for Assistance

VHF Mayday and/or Call 911

Source Gases Most dangerous gases on a boat are propane and gasoline Also be aware of hydrogen, methane and carbon monoxide


Carbon Monoxide (1)

A deadly gas that you can not see, smell or taste

Comes from burning any carbon-based fuel Gas, oil, propane,

charcoal etc. Created by engines,

heaters, cooking ranges, gas generators etc.

In through your lungs and cuts off your oxygen supply

The “Silent” Killer

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Carbon Monoxide (2)

Signs & Symptoms Itchy eyes Headache Nausea Feeling weak or

dizzy Treatment

Remove person from the area of exposure and seek medical attention

Prevention Fresh air

circulating though the boat at all times

Install marine grade CO detector(s)

Run blowers while running a gas generator


7 - Capsizing of the Boat

Check safety of all crew Are all PFD’s working – need other floatation device

Might be possible to right boat

But generally difficult

Climb up onto the boat If it is not going to sink

Never swim to shoreAttempt to attract attention


Cold Shock

CAUSED BY A RAPID SKIN COOLING

CAN KILL WITHIN 3-5 MIN. AFTER IMMERSION

Initial immersion cause a huge inspiratory gasp

Severe hyperventilation /panting with no chance to hold your breath

Rapid breathing rate causes muscle spasms of the limbs and chest

All of which increases your risk of drowning

Also causes a massive increase in heart rate and blood pressure


Hypothermia

A lowering of the bodies core temperature.

What to do if you are in the water – H.E.L.P or Huddle positions

Always stay with the overturned boat

Signs of Mild and Serve hypothermia

Treatment


Hypothermia – S&S

Mild/Moderate

Shivering Complaining of cold Body temperature

slightly below normal Numbness Lack of coordination

and/or speech Confused or unusual

behaviour Impaired judgment


Severe Person stops shivering Stopped complaining of cold Body temperature below 30

degrees Numbness Lack of coordination and/or

speech, body feels stiff Confused or unusual

behaviour Impaired judgment Breathing has slowed down

or stopped

Hypothermia – Treatment

Mild/Moderate / Severe

Remove the person from the cold Get them protected from the elements Remove wet clothing if able to provide dry clothes Warm the person slowly, cover head and neck If alert, provide warm liquids – no alcohol or caffeine


Severe

Must provide a heat source for the warming – buddy in the sleeping bag trick!

Heat Related Issues – S&S

Heat Exhaustion Normal or slightly

raised temperature

Moist skin Skin redder or

paler than normal Nausea Dizziness and

weakness Exhaustion

Heat Stroke High temperature Red, hot, dry skin Irritable, bizarre or

aggressive behaviour Progressive loss of

consciousness Rapid, weak pulse

becoming irregular Rapid, shallow

breathing Seizures


Heat Related Issues - Treatment

Heat Exhaustion Resting in a cool

location Loosen any tight

clothing Put cool water on the

skin and fan the person to increase evaporation

If conscious, sips of cool water

No more activity for the day

If condition get worst, treat for heat stroke

Heat Stroke Resting in a cool

location Cool the body any

way you can. Sponge body, ice

packs in groin, armpits, back of neck

Seek medical attention


Heat Related Issues - Prevention

Stay hydrated – drink plenty of fluids Dressing for the heat Wear a hat in the sun Avoid caffeine and alcohol Take frequent breaks in the shade

Canadian Red Cross First Aid & CPR manual


Distress Signals

VHF Radio –Mayday Sound Signals Distress Cloth Flares - Type A, B, C, D Flashlights Code Flags Dye Markers

Safe Boating Guide pg 65


Rendering Assistance

On-the-Water It is the law to assist other boaters in

distress, as long as it does not put your vessel and crew in danger! (Canada Shipping Act)


Towing a Boat

• Set up a towing bridle• Bowlines (the knot)is your best friend• Keep the tow in a straight line• Do not tow at more than half speed• Maintain a watch of the vessel being towed• Control slack in the towline to avoid a fouled

prop• If the towed boat sinks – cut the line with an

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Towing a Boat


Towing - Water Sports

• Driver and a separate spotter required• A seat for the person being towed aboard

the vessel• If navigation lights needs to be on – then

it is not legal to be towing


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