Supra SL - Person Overboard and Drowning; Medical Emergency

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Both Vessels
• If you attach the towline to a tting, be sure the tting is fastened
with a through bolt and is reinforced on the underside.
• Creating a bridle with a line around the hull or superstructure will
distribute the load over a wide area; pad pressure points. This
technique can be used on both the towing and towed boat.
• Keep lines clear of propellers on both boats.
• Keep hands and feet clear of the other boat.
• Never hold a towline after it is pulled taut.
Person Overboard
• Immediately sound an alarm and keep pointing to the person
overboard.
• Throw a life preserver even if the person is wearing a PFD. It will
serve as a marker.
• Immediately stop or slow the boat, then circle toward the victim.
• Keep person overboard on helm side so operator has the person
constantly in sight.
• Approach from downwind and move alongside into the wind for
pickup.
• When almost alongside, stop the engine in gear to prevent
dangerous propeller “windmilling.”
• As part of your emergency plan, consider what to do if you
were alone and fell overboard (e.g., wear PFD, keep signal device
in PFD, attach emergency stop switch lanyard to yourself ).
Drowning
• Swim to rescue a drowning victim only as a last resort.
• Immediate resuscitation is critical! At least two people on board
should be certied in CPR.
• Keep the victim warm.
• Use care in handling. Spinal injury may exist if the victim fell
overboard.
• Signal for help.
Medical Emergency
• In an emergency, you may be far from professional medical
assistance. Be prepared. Take a rst aid course, and carry a rst aid
kit. Be aware of special conditions that may aect anyone on board.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, extremely toxic gas.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness, ears
ringing, headaches, nausea and unconsciousness. A poisoning
victim’s skin often turns cherry red.
Have the victim breathe fresh air deeply. If breathing stops,
resuscitate. A victim often revives, then relapses because organs
are damaged by lack of oxygen. Seek immediate medical
attention.