Alcohol and safety risks on board
According to the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2017 Recreational Boating Statistics, 658 people died from recreational boating accidents. Alcohol use was the leading known contributing factor …
According to the U.S. Coast Guard’s 2017 Recreational Boating Statistics, 658 people died from recreational boating accidents. Alcohol use was the leading known contributing factor …
In the last issue, we discussed “time to professional medical help” as the single most important variable in determining the extent of medical supplies and …
The realization When I started this column, I wanted to write about putting together a complete medical kit. The more I thought about the idea, …
Winter is here, and with it comes cold and flu season. In the United States, more days of work (and probably play) are lost to …
Whether you own a powerboat or sailboat or just drive a car, you should be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and know …
In the last article, I discussed localized cold exposure syndromes in which a specific body part becomes cold but the rest of the body remains …
In part 1 of a two-part series on cold exposures, we’ll take a look at local cold injuries, including chilblain, immersion injuries of the hands …
One of the most neglected pieces of safety equipment on a small boat is the first-aid kit. As a vessel examiner, I have asked many …
By Keith Dahlin Ninety percent of people suffer from motion sickness at some point, but prescription, over-the-counter and natural remedies can help prevent it. Different …
By Tim Akpinar As boaters look forward to summer, they will sometimes hear public service announcements about the risks of operating a vessel under the …