Important Guidelines For A Safe Boating Experience
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
By Daniel Walker
As an owner of a boat, it's crucial that you understand the value of employing safety measures before and while on board your craft. This involves making sure that everybody else present is well-educated on this to ensure that nobody gets hurt and no one's life is put at risk.
Check with your local weather station or bureau the weather forecast on your intended trip. You may also do so via the internet or cellular phone applications which also provide reliable data regarding the daily temperatures and climate conditions. Make a smart choice by opting not to sail on a windy or rainy 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 enough floatation devices on hand which must be easily accessible in case of emergency situations and particularly for persons who don't know a thing or two about swimming.
Do a complete inspection of the vessel in all aspects. This should be easy to carry out if you follow a regular maintenance check and cleaning program which requires engaging the services of an expert marine engineering services provider. Make sure that every detail works well including the piping system for the prevention of leaks which could otherwise bring about dangerous accidents. Make sure that that you only make use of high quality pipe couplings from reputable sources and that they are 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 drinking alcohol while on board. You have to stay alert and be able to make use of your senses correctly at all times which will not be possible if you take alcohol. It would be best if you could have someone else on board who's experienced when it comes to operating a boat and giving first aid care. Keep everyone at home informed about your whereabouts as well as your travel schedule.
Check with your local weather station or bureau the weather forecast on your intended trip. You may also do so via the internet or cellular phone applications which also provide reliable data regarding the daily temperatures and climate conditions. Make a smart choice by opting not to sail on a windy or rainy 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 enough floatation devices on hand which must be easily accessible in case of emergency situations and particularly for persons who don't know a thing or two about swimming.
Do a complete inspection of the vessel in all aspects. This should be easy to carry out if you follow a regular maintenance check and cleaning program which requires engaging the services of an expert marine engineering services provider. Make sure that every detail works well including the piping system for the prevention of leaks which could otherwise bring about dangerous accidents. Make sure that that you only make use of high quality pipe couplings from reputable sources and that they are 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 drinking alcohol while on board. You have to stay alert and be able to make use of your senses correctly at all times which will not be possible if you take alcohol. It would be best if you could have someone else on board who's experienced when it comes to operating a boat and giving first aid care. Keep everyone at home informed about your whereabouts as well as your travel schedule.
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