PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER SUMMARY


• Your sailing environment and the sailing area you will encounter are important to understand before your sail. Understanding how local wind patterns, currents, and the marine environment affect your sailing experience will make your time on the water safer and more enjoyable.


• Protective clothing for hot or cool weather, hats, sunscreen, and proper shoes should be planned for before your trip.


• Safety equipment and a float plan should be in place before leaving the dock to mitigate emergency situations.


• U.S. Coast Guard approved “wearable” life jackets are essential and recommended to be worn by each crew member on dock, pier or on deck. When choosing a life jacket, swimming ability is important as weaker swimmers may require a higher-level life jacket. Check that your personal life jacket fits properly and is buckled or zipped.


• Be sure to perform your pre-sail checklist that includes a safety check, basic visual of the sailboat and a rig inspection.


KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS


1. Understand the factors such as wind, current, and the marine environment that can affect your sailing safety and enjoyment.


2. The protection provided by protective foul- weather gear keeps sailing pleasurable even in wet conditions. You should wear a base layer underneath your foul-weather gear.


CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING


1. When selecting gear for cool weather dressing, which of the following are suggested?


a.Wearing a one-piece tight- fitting jumpsuit


b. Jackets without a hood or pockets


c. Layered gear that allows room for movement


d. A large, billed hat


2. Which of the following statements is accurate regarding life jacket selection and use?


a. A life jacket should be worn at all times and fit properly


b. Any type of life jacket is acceptable for sailing


c. A life jacket should be able to ride up over your face


d. It should fit loosely, and under your clothing.


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3. Newer life jackets may display a “Performance level icon” to indicate approval for use in both the US and Canada. Life jackets with the old labeling (Type I, Type II, Type III, Type V) also remain approved.


4. Create a pre-sail checklist to mitigate risk and create a safer sail.


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Answer: 1-C, 2-A


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