Yachting Safety - Tip #2
The real skinny about Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) is that people do not wear them. And to think that the number one cause of death in a boating accident is drowning. Do not make the same mistake that other people make. If you want your yachting charter trip to be as enjoyable and as safe as can be, you have to be prepared for tiny inconveniences like wearing PFDs. If not, then at least be prepared to do the following things: Make sure that there are enough personal flotation devices for everyone on board the yacht. Before cast off from shore, ask each person in your trip to pick a personal flotation device and try it on. Be sure to cinch the straps in order to determine whether the PFD fits. (NOTE: The PFD should fit the person wearing it.) Stow the PFD in a place that is easy to find and easily accessible. Have each person commit the location to his or her memory as this important in case a mishap should occur while you are out in the sea. While you are underway, never keep the personal flotation devices under lock and key. That is going to pose a problem in case of an emergency. To repeat, PFDs must be placed in easily accessible areas. The personal flotation devices should be in good working order. If you are not the owner of the yacht, be sure to ask if the owner performs periodic safety checks of all PFDs. Especially, look for any torn straps or weak fasteners. Molds and mildews may form on the personal flotation devices which could cause damage, so watch out for those also. |
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