SAFETY


INSTRUCTOR SAFETY-RESCUE BOAT MANEUVERS


Race Track Rescue Procedure 1If a person falls overboard, immediately swing the stern and propeller away from the Person In The Water (PIW). Shout “Crew Overboard!” and throw buoyant objects such as cushions and life rings toward the PIW as soon as possible. Even if these objects do not come to the aid of the PIW, they will litter the water where they went overboard and help your spotter to keep the PIW in sight.


2 Designate someone point to the PIW. The spotter should NEVER take thier eyes off the PIW.


3 Maneuver the boat to a position downwind of the PIW, staying close enough to the PIW to keep thier in sight while allowing sufficient room to complete the maneuver.


4 Approach slowly using minimum control speed, bow first, pointing into wind, and waves. with the PIW on the operator’s side. This allows better visibility for the operator. Communicate with and reassure the PIW.


5 Shift into NEUTRAL and coast to PIW, making physical contact with a paddle, boat hook or line. Turn off the engine once reliable contact has been made or if there is any risk of the PIW coming close to the propeller. Keep reassuring the PIW.


1Swing stern away from PIW and shout “Crew Overboard!” Throw buoyant objects towards PIW.


PIW


5Coast to PIW. Turn off engine at contact.


WIND


2Spotter should keep eyes on PIW.


3Maneuver boat to position downwind of PIW.


4Approach slowly at minimum control speed, then shift into neutral.


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