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• Creating a bridle with a line around the hull or superstructure will distribute the load over a wide area; pad pressure points. This technique can be used on both the towing and towed boat. • Keep lines clear of propellers on both boats. • Keep hands and feet clear of the other boat. • Never hold a towline after it is pulled taut. Person Overboard • Immediately sound an alarm and keep pointing to the person overboard. • Throw a life preserver even if the person is wearing a PFD. It will serve as a marker. • Immediately stop or slow the boat, then circle toward the victim. — 12 © 2006 Skier’s Choice, Inc. Person Overboard (continued) Person Overboard (continued) Propulsion, Control or Steering Failure • Keep person overboard on helm side so operator has the person constantly in sight. • Approach from downwind and move alongside into the wind for pickup. • When almost alongside, stop the engine in gear to prevent dangerous propeller “windmilling.” • As part of your emergency plan, consider what to do if you were alone and fell overboard (e.g., wear PFD, keep signal device in PFD, attach emergency stop switch lanyard to yourself). Drowning • Swim to rescue a drowning victim only as a last resort. • Immediate resuscitation is critical! At least two people on board should be certified in CPR. • Keep the victim warm. • Use care in handling. Spinal injury may exist if the victim fell overboard. • Signal for help. Medical Emergency • In an emergency, you may be far from professional medical assistance. Be prepared. Take a first aid course, and carry a first aid kit. Be aware of special conditions that may affect anyone on board. Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, extremely toxic gas. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are dizziness, ears ringing, headaches, nausea and unconsciousness. A poisoning victim’s skin often turns cherry red. Have the victim breathe fresh air deeply. If breathing stops, resuscitate. A victim often revives, then relapses because organs are damaged by lack of oxygen. Seek immediate medical attention. • Shut off engine. • Put out an anchor to prevent drifting. • Determine if you can fix the problem yourself. See engine operator’s manual if engine is flooded. • Signal for help. Radio Communication Radio is the boat operator’s main method of receiving safety information and summoning aid. VHF-FM radio is the primary means of short-range communication. Single sideband radio (SSB) is used for longer range communication. VHF-FM Channel 16 and SSB 2182 kHz are designated for emergency use. Such situations can be categorized as: • Emergency “ MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY” - Used when a life or vessel is in imminent danger. • Urgency “ PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN” (pronounced PAHNPAHN) - Used when a person or vessel is in some jeopardy less than indicated by a Mayday call. • Safety “ SECURITY, SECURITY, SECURITY” (pronounced SAY-CURE-IT-TAY) - Used for navigational safety or weather warning. An emergency situation will be hectic and there will not be time to learn proper radio procedure. LEARN WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOU NEED TO DO IT. If you hear a distress call, stop all radio transmissions. If you can directly assist, respond on the emergency frequency. If you cannot assist, do not transmit on that frequency. However, continue to monitor until it is obvious that help is being provided. Distress Signals Consult your national boating law enforcement agency. Visual Distress Signals • U.S. Coast Guard regulations require boats in coastal waters and the Great Lakes to carry visual distress signals for day or night use, as appropriate for the time of operation. Exempt from the day signals requirement, but not night signals, are boats less than 4.8 meters (16 feet), open sailboats less than 7.9 meters (26 feet), © 2006 Skier’s Choice, Inc. 13 — Visual Distress Signals (continued) boats participating in organized events, and manually propelled boats. • If you are required to have visual distress signals, at least three safety-approved pyrotechnic devices in serviceable condition must be readily accessible. They must be marked with a date showing the service life, which must not be expired. • Carry three signals for day use and three signals for night use. Some pyrotechnic signals, such as red flares, meet both day and night use requirements. • Store pyrotechnic signals in a cool, dry location. An orange or red watertight container prominently marked “Distress Signals” is recommended. Other recognized visual distress signals include: • Flames in a bucket • Code flags November and Charlie • Square flag and ball • Black square and ball on orange background flag • Orange flag (certified) • Electric distress light (certified) - for night use only. • Dye marker (any color) • Person waving arms • U.S. ensign flown upside down Audible Distress Signals U.S. Coast Guard regulations require one hand, mouth or power-operated whistle or horn, audible for at least a half mile. Other recognized audible dis...
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