Crew overboard recovery: Prepare and execute
For the last 10 years, most authorities have agreed on the main principles in preparing for, and implementing, a crew overboard recovery. The five phases …
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Recognizing, preventing the invisible killer
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 …
Treating hypothermia — General cold exposure
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 …
Treating local cold injuries
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 …
The facts about cold water safety
If I fall into cold water, someone will throw me a life jacket, and I can put it on. I’m a good swimmer. These words …
Reduce risks on the ice
By Joseph Jonhenry Unless you plan on joining the Polar Bear Club, you’ll want to take precautions to ensure a relatively safe passage while walking …
Take care before and after fueling
By Gene Clark An older U.S. Coast Guard safety pamphlet indicated that “a cup of gasoline spilled in the bilge has the potential explosive power …
Visual distress signals — what you should know
By Joan Wenner As a longtime boater and boating law writer, I know firsthand how important visual distress signals are to have in your onboard …
Stay afloat at the dock
By Cliff Schmidt Staying afloat requires preventing the failure of water hoses and their fittings, including through-hulls, valves, strainers and hose clamps supplying raw water …
Plan ahead for safe passage
By Michael McBride One summer I joined our Sea Scout Ship 912 for a long cruise from St. Petersburg, Florida, to the Dry Tortugas and …
The Mission Continues — Member shares safety tips with retirees
To some, a boat is just a hole in the water that you throw money into. They say their happiest days were when they bought …
Equip your boat with proper navigation lights
A recent U.S. Coast Guard Safety Bulletin warns boaters about the purchase and installation of unapproved vessel navigation lights. According to the Coast Guard, replacement …
