America’s Boating Course 3 rd Edition

1. Adverse Conditions and Emergencies Chapter 3 Section 11 America’s Boating Course3rd Edition >>

2. In An Emergency … • Wear your PFD • Have crew wear PFDs • Have guests wear PFDs >> 2

3. Man Overboard Prevention Use tether or jackline Stay in cockpit or cabin Watch crew & passengers Account for all >> 3

4. Man Overboard Recovery Procedures: • Shout ‘man overboard’ • Throw floatation • Assign ‘watcher’ • Circle back – approach into wind • Turn engine off – in gear • Consider ‘Lifesling’ to assist >> 4

5. Fire >> 5

6. Actions: Proper fuel handling Bilge inspection Check fuel system Inspect wiring Safety: Use only marine parts Cook in stable conditions Caution in storing charcoal Fire Prevention >> 6

7. Actions: First priority – people Get people upwind of fire Issue distress call Turn off fuel & power More Actions: Evacuate boat if necessary Locate source of fire Access fire extinguishers Responding to Fire >> 7

8. Swamp or Capsize • Swamp – boat fills with water Capsize – boat overturns >> 8

9. Swamp or Capsize • Stay with the boat • Don’t swim for shore • In a river, float feet-first, downstream >> 9

10. 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 >> 10

11. Hypothermia • Abnormal lowering of internal body temperature by cold air or water • Symptoms • Shivering, numbness, apathy • Weakness, unconsciousness >> 11

12. Hypothermia • Timing depends on water temperature >> 12

13. Delay Hypothermia • Retain heat • Use PFD – remain inactive • H.E.L.P. position • Group huddle >> 13

14. Hypothermia Care • Seek medical attention • Use CPR as necessary • Move to warm place • Warm victim slowly – not rapidly >> 14

15. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning • Gas produced by burning fuels • Blocks oxygen in bloodstream • Symptoms • Nausea, weakness • Watering eyes, ears ring, red skin • Light-headedness, headache • Drowsiness, unconsciousness • Death >> 15

16. Carbon Monoxide Risk • Near exhaust – death in minutes • On swim platform – unconscious in minutes • Possible station wagon effect in cockpit >> 16

17. Preventing Carbon Monoxide • Need free flow of air • thru boat Keep clear of engine exhaust Care running engines when stopped Keep swimmers away from engines >> 17

18. Preventing Carbon Monoxide • Don’t tow close to boat • No “teak surfing” • Check exhaust systems for leaks • Beware other boats’ exhaust • Use CO alarms >> 18

19. Carbon Monoxide Nearby Pets are also susceptible to CO poisoning • Caution for nearby boats running engines or generator >> 19

20. Carbon Monoxide Treatment • Victim must breathe fresh air • If breathing stopped – CPR Get medical attention Watch for relapse >> 20

21. Medical Emergencies • Take first aid & CPR classes • Keep good First Aid manual on board • Maintain first aid kit on board • Heat stress can cause injury >> 21

22. Dehydration • Minor Injuries • Heart attack • Hypothermia • Cardiac arrest • Carbon monoxide • Drowning • Broken bones • Heat Illness • Cuts & gashes Medical Emergencies First aid kit – well stocked >> 22

23. May Need Help If … Medical Emergencies >> 23

24. May Need Help If … Medical Emergencies END 24

25. Preventing Collision • Follow navigation rules • Take every action to prevent collision • Anticipate & avoid bad weather • Seek shelter in unfavorable conditions >> 25

26. Reacting to Collision • Actions: • Check for missing or injuries – both boats • Get PFDs on everyone • Check for fire • Radio for assistance • Don’t pull boats apart • Stay with the boat >> 26

27. Preventing Grounding • Learn to use charts Use a depth sounder >> 27

28. Reacting to Grounding • Actions: • Get PFDs on everyone • Check for hull damage • If hung-up, do not move boat • If hull intact, shift weight to free • Sailboats – heel boat • Use dinghy to drop anchor, pull free >> 28

29. 1/3 Out 1/3 Reserve 1/3 Return Running Out of Fuel • Low fuel – reduce speed • No fuel – anchor out • of channel • Call for assistance >> 29

30. Towing • Towing can be dangerous • Call for assistance, if necessary >> 30

31. Towing • Procedures: • Strong tow lines • Proper cleats • Tow line danger • Adjust length of line • Slow & steady >> 31

32. Restricted Visibility • Check weather forecast • Update weather from NOAA on VHF • Observe clouds & squall lines • Monitor temperature & humidity changes >> 32

33. Restricted Visibility • Reduce speed • Wear PFDs • Post lookout • Turn on navigation lights • Use sound signals Listen … Listen … Listen >> 33

34. Severe Weather • Check weather forecast • Update weather on VHF • Watch dark clouds & squall lines • Monitor temperature & humidity changes • Watch for strong winds >> 34

35. Severe Weather • Wear PFDs • Close hatches • Dress properly • Seek shelter, if required >> 35

36. Avoiding Heavy Seas • Check weather forecast • Anticipate – seek shelter • Avoid breaking waves (maybe deeper water) • Beware of opposing wind & current >> 36

37. Crossing Large Waves • Cross at angle – not head-on • Angle should maintain steerage Avoid traveling parallel to waves Control speed on up & down slope Same procedures for large wake >> 37

38. Running Before Waves • Risk of pitch-pole • Set speed to stay on back side of wave Watch wave heights before going over wave >> 38

39. Running Parallel to Waves • Risk of broaching • Reverse direction between crests • Never run parallel to waves in an inlet LAST 39

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