Boating safety is important anytime you are on a boat and should never be overlooked. Accidents happen when boating but most can be prevented. Here are few tips to keep your next boating outing as safe as possible. Whether you are renting a boat or have your own follow these tips.
The first thing you should avoid while boating but many don’t think about it is to avoid drinking alcohol. The impaired judgement and slowed reaction times may just be the cause of your next accident. The best think to do is be responsible and don’t mess around with alcohol while driving a boat.
One of the most common safety tips that people choose to ignore while out boating on the lake is not wearing their life jacket. This could be the difference between life and death. What would you do if you where to be knocked out or something? You can’t swim when your unconscious. Make sure you don’t forget about the little ones, make sure they have their life vest on at all times when out on the water or on jet skis or boats.
If the weather is bad or is forecast to be questionable don’t go out on a boat or jet ski. Make sure to pay attention to the weather. Watch out for wind, rain clouds, fronts moving in, dark skies, lightning or any other sign that bad weather could be moving in. If you see any signs it’s time to take the boat or jet ski back to the marina. The last thing you need is to be stuck out in bad weather and in uncomfortable conditions especially if you are not a seasoned boater.
Make sure your boat is in good condition before heading out from the dock. If you rent a boat or jet ski they should be in good working order but make sure you ask the attendant to go over the boat or jet ski you rented for any flaws or repairs that may be needed. Make sure you have a first aid kit on board and you are well stocked on food and beverages as well. When you get dehydrated or hungry bad decisions can be made.
Make sure someone knows where you are heading before heading out on the water. Someone should know when you headed out and when you returned. This could make all the difference if someone is looking for you. The last tip we will leave you with today is is B E S A F E -
KNOW YOUR...
Boat
Equipment
Safety devices and PFDs
Alcohol limits
First aid and emergency procedures
Environment (area and weather)
The first thing you should avoid while boating but many don’t think about it is to avoid drinking alcohol. The impaired judgement and slowed reaction times may just be the cause of your next accident. The best think to do is be responsible and don’t mess around with alcohol while driving a boat.
One of the most common safety tips that people choose to ignore while out boating on the lake is not wearing their life jacket. This could be the difference between life and death. What would you do if you where to be knocked out or something? You can’t swim when your unconscious. Make sure you don’t forget about the little ones, make sure they have their life vest on at all times when out on the water or on jet skis or boats.
If the weather is bad or is forecast to be questionable don’t go out on a boat or jet ski. Make sure to pay attention to the weather. Watch out for wind, rain clouds, fronts moving in, dark skies, lightning or any other sign that bad weather could be moving in. If you see any signs it’s time to take the boat or jet ski back to the marina. The last thing you need is to be stuck out in bad weather and in uncomfortable conditions especially if you are not a seasoned boater.
Make sure your boat is in good condition before heading out from the dock. If you rent a boat or jet ski they should be in good working order but make sure you ask the attendant to go over the boat or jet ski you rented for any flaws or repairs that may be needed. Make sure you have a first aid kit on board and you are well stocked on food and beverages as well. When you get dehydrated or hungry bad decisions can be made.
Make sure someone knows where you are heading before heading out on the water. Someone should know when you headed out and when you returned. This could make all the difference if someone is looking for you. The last tip we will leave you with today is is B E S A F E -
KNOW YOUR...
Boat
Equipment
Safety devices and PFDs
Alcohol limits
First aid and emergency procedures
Environment (area and weather)
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