Boating Know How
Coast Guard warns: warm weekend weather, water still deadly cold
(USCG) With warm, sunny weather being forecasted for the upcoming weekend,
the U.S. Coast Guard is reminding mariners that even though the air
temperature feels warm, the water temperature is still cold and
unforgiving.
The spring can be particularly dangerous as many boaters in their haste to get underway only consider the weather report and overlook water temperatures. A good guideline to follow is to always dress for the water, not the air. READ MORE
Post to TwitterSailing couple nearly die of carbon monoxide poisoning
(Daily Gazette) A couple almost died from carbon monoxide poisoning after a generator leaked on their yacht.
Paul and Susan Paul, both 61, were anchored at Mersea Stone, about a mile from Brightlingsea, when they started to feel the effects.
Mrs Paul fell unconscious, leaving her husband battling to get them to safety.
The carbon monoxide poisoning was caused by a leak in the tubing connected to the generator, which let exhaust fumes flood into the boat.
How to Rescue Somebody Who Is Drowning
(Santa Monica Patch) Earlier this month, Robert Rosenbaum of Marina del Rey fell into the ocean near the Santa Monica Pier
when he attempted to retrieve something that had fallen off his boat. A
female crew member, aided by a couple of jet skiers who were nearby,
tried to rescue him. Rosenbaum drowned. In violation of Coast Guard
regulations, no personal flotation devices were found on the boat. My
heart goes out to Rosenbaum and his family. It was a death that could
have been averted. READ MOREMust-have safety devices when you're on the water
De-Winterizing Your Boat
(Outdoors Adv) It's time to get the boat out of storage and get it cleaned up and
readied for this season. Nothing is worse than climbing into your boat
with everyone sitting around the dock you proceed and turn the key,
nothing. This can all be avoided if you take the time to de-winterize
your boat. To help avoid any frustration at the dock, follow the
checklist to help you in preparing your boat for the upcoming season. The checklist provided below is a generic checklist for
De-winterizing your outboard engine. READ MORE
There’s no excuse not to wear a life jacket on the water!
(USCG Boating) Boaters enjoy the feel of sun and spray. So it’s tempting to boat
without wearing a life jacket – especially on nice days. But modern life
jackets are available in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes.
Many are thin and flexible. Some are built right into fishing vests or
hunter coats. Others are inflatable — as compact as a scarf or fanny
pack until they hit water, when they automatically fill with air. READ MORE