Safety
Here are a few simple rules that absolutely MUST be followed before thinking of going out onto water:
If you don't follow these safety rules and regulations, something bad is bound to happen:
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This is only a minor case, many others can result in serious injury e.g. broken limbs or hypothermia or even death, either by a bad injury or lack of water. It is the fastest way to die, a person can be dead within 10 minutes, unless it is detected in the early stages, which would be blue lips, shaking and unawareness. You must have a floating device on yourself at all times, due to the unlikely incident of the yacht having an accident or the sailor falling over board. It should be compact with requirements such as a whistle and a torch, and a lever to release the air, so it can properly function. Even dogs need to be safe aboa
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Here are a few simple rules that absolutely MUST be followed before thinking of going out onto water:
- Always check the weather forecast before launching off.
- Be aware of offshore winds (winds that will push you out).
- Sail at a well-known location.
- Check if equipment meets safety standard.
- Tell someone you are going out and when you'll be back.
- Protect yourself from the elements with appropriate clothing.
- Drink plenty of water - avoid dehydration.
- Know the rules & responsibilities between sailing vessels.
- Dodge hypothermia and know how to identify/treat it.
- Practice the heave position & man overboard drill
There are a few simple rules in Sailing, which is shown in the video located below:
http://www.veoh.com/collection/SportsSailing/watch/v18932041mB8GkSEHIf you don't follow these safety rules and regulations, something bad is bound to happen:
www.pbase.com/fish063/image/65456003
This is only a minor case, many others can result in serious injury e.g. broken limbs or hypothermia or even death, either by a bad injury or lack of water. It is the fastest way to die, a person can be dead within 10 minutes, unless it is detected in the early stages, which would be blue lips, shaking and unawareness. You must have a floating device on yourself at all times, due to the unlikely incident of the yacht having an accident or the sailor falling over board. It should be compact with requirements such as a whistle and a torch, and a lever to release the air, so it can properly function. Even dogs need to be safe aboa
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