Chapter 8
Health, Safety, & Emergencies
Sailing is an outdoor activity that exposes sailors to both excessive heat and cold. Sailors need to be aware of the symptoms of such exposure and the treatments for it. This chapter focuses on knowing what safety equipment is required to be aboard, how to retrieve someone who has fallen into the water, how to use a marine VHF-FM radio (you may be out of cellphone range), and how to attract attention should you need assistance.
Knowing the steps to take to minimize damage if you run aground and the basic procedures for accepting a tow are also covered. Being prepared and exercising
seamanship ensures you will be ready for unexpected scenarios like equipment failure or adverse weather conditions.
FLOAT PLAN & CREW BRIEFING
FLOAT PLAN ‘Filing a float plan’ simply means telling someone on shore when you go sailing and leaving them basic information about your sail. The purpose is for them to have useful information to give to authorities or others in case you get into difficulties.
Float plans for daysails may include very basic information. This includes: your planned itinerary, name and description of your sailboat, who’s on board, when you plan to return, and a contact cell phone on board. As your sailing adventures increase in time and distance, so does the amount of information that is appropriate to leave in a float plan.
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l Float Plan - Create a float plan including name of boat, people on board, destination and the planned time of return.
l Communicate - Run crew briefing with crew prior to departure.
E Safety - Locate and check all the safety equipment.
E Set Expectations - Share what everyone should expect for wind and water conditions that day and what roles they may have on the sailboat.
E Rescue - Review rescue procedures and maneuvers.
SKILL EVALUATION
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