54 BASIC POWERBOATING. SAFETY & RESCUE FOR SAILING INSTRUCTORS


8. Concepts & Considerations for Emergencies & Rescues


KEY CONCEPTS E Priorities


E Flexibility of Response E Assistance & Supervision


E Communication E Comprehension


Using a safety boat as a platform from which to teach sailing is challenging enough, considering how complex the safe operation of a powerboat is, your limitations as a powerboat operator, environmental considerations, and other outside factors. When it comes to using the safety boat as a rescue platform, whether it is assisting a capsized boat, a PIW, or an injured sailor, the challenges multiply considerably. It is extremely important to have a thorough understanding of your programs’ procedures for handling various on-water emergencies, the Emergency Action Plan (EAP), and have training and preparation in those procedures and in the proper use of available equipment.


PRIORITIES


The basic underlying concept for all emergency and rescue situations is PEOPLE FIRST - EQUIPMENT SECOND.


This establishes the following priorities: 1Determine condition of people.


Account for all students or sailors involved in the situation; look for injuries and determine severity.


2Determine level of assistance and implement. Know when and what kind of assistance to give. 3Ensure proper supervision.


When dealing with an emergency, make sure the rest of the class or fleet has adequate supervision. 4Minimize damage to watercraft.


Be mindful of causing damage to a boat or sailboard in distress as well as the safety boat, and try to avoid or minimize damage. If you have to abandon boat, clearly identify and (if possible) anchor it, and inform the appropriate authorities (e.g., local water police, harbormaster, Coast Guard, etc.) of its existence and location.


5Recover equipment after people have been rescued.


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