SAFE BOATING TIPS
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BE PREPARED
Take a safe boating course. In the U.S.,
contact your local Boating Industry for de-
tails.
Carry all safety equipment required by the
laws that apply to your area. Require-
ments are generally available from the
Coast Guard or your local boating indus-
try.
As the owner of the craft, obtain-
ing and maintaining necessary
safety equipment is your responsi-
bility. For more information about
equipment required, contact local
boating authorities
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED SAFETY EQUIPMENT
• Required life saving equipment,
including life vests and throw-
ables.
• First Aid kit
• Anchor with sufficient line and/or
chain
• Flashlight with good batteries
• Binoculars
• Appropriate navigational charts
• Flares
• Noise emitting device
• Sufficient food and water provi-
sions
• Sunglasses and block
• Blanket
• Oar(s)
The legally required on-board safety
equipment may vary by region or body
of water. Please check with local au-
thorities prior to departure for a safety
examination.
LIFE JACKETS
A life jacket may save your life, but
only if you wear it. Keep jackets in a
readily accessible place – not in a
closed compartment or stored under
other gear. Remove them from any
packaging, and keep throwable floata-
tion devices ready for immediate use.
It is very important that children, handi-
capped people, and non-swimmers wear
lifejackets at all times. Make sure all pas-
sengers are properly instructed in use of
life saving gear
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Approved fire extinguishers are re-
quired on most boats, local authorities
can provide details. All passengers
should know the location and operat-
ing procedure of each fire extin-
guisher. Fire extinguishers are nor-
mally classified according to fire type.
Be familiar with the type of fire extin-
guishers you have on board.
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