Tagged: safety
Smart Boating 170 – Man Overboard
This show highlights key points about how to effectively address Man Overboard situations.
Smart Boating 166 – Antifouling Paint
The antifouling paint show illuminates how to select and apply paint to ensure safety and performance. Boaters will learn about the different paint "families", safety equipment, tools, and useful application tips.
Fall Boating – Ups & Downs
This past Sunday was warm and sunny, a great day for North shore boating and the experience brought back a few points. First, Fall boating is characterized by fresh breezes, clear water and little boating traffic - all good things. Two, post-summer boating is also recognizable by heavy swells and a sun which sets each day at an astoundingly rapid rate - both not so good things. So, how do you enjoy the good and deal with the "bad"? Basically, be prepared. Before going down to the boat, make sure you've got the right clothing to keep warm and dry; [...]
Smart Boating 155 – Safety Equipment
This show focuses on USCG-required safety equipment, and how to use flares and fire extinguishers safely and effectively.
Boat Safety Inspection – June 27th
The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be at the Manchester Yacht Club on Saturday, June 27th between 0800 and 1200 to conduct vessel safety inspections. During the inspection, examiners will come aboard your boat to check your basic safety equipment, and your registration documentation. The inspection takes about 30 minutes per boat and by passing it, your boat receives an inspection sticker visible to the Coast Guard and other interested parties. There is no risk to being inspected. Should your boat be missing any required equipment or documentation, only you and the inspector will know that, and it will not be [...]
DUI Lawyer Charged with Drunk Boating
The lawyer was driving “Naut Guilty”, a 29-foot powerboat, when a 19 year old woman passenger jumped overboard to retrieve a seat cushion. As the young woman struggled to get back on-board, her arm was cut off just above the elbow by the propeller. The DUI lawyer tested over the legal limit, even after a four hour waiting period, and is being held on $75,000 bail for drunk boating. While the story is shocking, it serves to remind boaters that the hobby can turn from adventure into disaster quickly, especially when alcohol is involved. Safe boating procedures ensure that everyone [...]
Avoiding the “Up Periscope” Command
It’s early in the season, and while many boats have been launched, a large number of them are not being used much due to chilly breezes and cold water temperatures. While most people would not consider this to be a dangerous situation, it really is, particularly to the welfare of the boats. Industry statistics indicate that four times as many boats sink at the dock than underway. There are a variety of reasons for this, but the primary ones are underwater fitting failures and rain/snow. Fitting failures are relatively clear; a fitting designed to keep water out fails, and provides [...]
Smart Boating 123 – Fall/Spring Safety
Boating in the offseason typically features less crowded anchorages, beautiful landscapes and an abundance of marine life. However, with fewer boaters around to lend a hand, safety precautions must be more closely adhered to. This show highlights the different factors to consider to ensure a pleasurable boating experience.