Wednesday 17 April 2013

How To Keep Safe While On Board The Boat Or Yacht

By Daniel Walker


As an owner of a boat, it's crucial that you understand the value of employing safety procedures before and while on board your craft. This includes making sure that everybody else present is well-educated on this to ensure that nobody gets hurt and no one's life is put in danger.

Check with your local weather station or bureau the weather forecast on your intended trip. You may also do so via the internet or mobile phone applications which also provide reliable information regarding the daily temperatures and climate conditions. Make a smart choice by opting not to sail on a rainy or windy day if what you intend is to have a safe and worry-free journey for all the passengers on board.

Have life jackets on hand for all of the passengers. Ensure that that everyone wears a well-fitting one before departure so it's important to educate them on how to correctly use it. Keep sufficient floatation devices on hand which should be easily accessible in case of emergency situations and particularly for persons who do not know a thing or two about swimming.

Do a complete inspection of the boat in all aspects. This should be easy to carry out if you stick to a regular maintenance check and cleaning program which requires engaging the services of a professional marine engineering services provider. Make sure that everything works well including the piping system for the prevention of leakages which could otherwise bring about dangerous accidents. See to it that you only make use of top quality pipe couplings from reputable sources and that they're well joined and fitted at all times. Take note that even just a small gap or misalignment can already lead to unnecessary cracks and seepages especially during high water pressures.

For obvious reasons, avoid alcoholic drinks while on board. You've got to stay alert and be able to make use of your senses properly at all times which will not be possible if you consume alcohol. It would be best if you can have someone else on board who's experienced when it comes to operating a boat and providing first aid care. Keep everyone at home informed about your whereabouts as well as your travel schedule.




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