BASIC POWERBOATING. SAFETY & RESCUE FOR SAILING INSTRUCTORS 47


E Fenders: Fenders will help to protect your boat when coming alongside another boat.


E First Aid Kit: A first aid kit is essential on every safety boat. Make sure it is kept stocked and clean and dry.


E Bilge Pump Bucket: Have a pump available to empty a swamped boat. E Tool Kit: Keep a well-stocked tool kit on board. Include such tools as pliers, screwdrivers, knife, wrench, bolt cutters, and wire cutter. Make sure the tools are kept clean, dry, and lubricated to prevent rust, so they will function when needed.


E Spare Parts Kit: It is a good idea to have spare parts for your boat as well as your students, boats. Include fuses, spark plugs, and other replaceable parts.


E Line/Webbing Cutter: These specially designed cutters will quickly cut through line and webbing without the risk of cutting the person.


Inspection and Maintenance E Ensure reliability of the safety boat and its safety/rescue equipment through compliance with operating guidelines, as well as regular in- spection and maintenance.


AWARENESS AND IDENTIFICATION OF LOCAL HAZARDS For safe operation, it’s important that you know the local hazards (rocks, shoals, submerged objects, shipping channels, power lines over the water, etc.) in your operating area. If you plan to operate outside your normal area, review the relevant chart(s), as well as the Local Notices to Mariners beforehand. To ensure the safety and control of your class or event, make sure all of your students or competitors are fully aware of the location of local hazards, as well as the boundaries of their sailing area.


Local Notices to Mariners are published weekly by the District U.S. Coast Guard and can also be downloaded from:


National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NIMA) https://www.nga.mil


U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center (NAVCEN) https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/


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