Boating Safety

Safety Requirements for Recreational Boats, and a Float Plan form

Where can you go for training in safety at sea?

If someone falls overboard, can you get the boat back to them and get them safely back on board? 

The waters of Puget Sound are cold year around. Find out about the hazards of falling overboard into cold water.

Suggested response to a crew-overboard "Man Overboard" situation from a double-handed boat. From Cruising Club of America

Mahina Expeditions offers examples of emergency station bill, standing orders, etc. FREE! Thanks John and Amanda

You can now use your cell phone to communicate your location to the US Coast Guard when you're vessel is in distress.

To help race Organizing  Authorities clearly specify "...equipment requirements that are appropriate for the conditions, easily  verified, and not excessive" A great resource for non-racers too!

Covers all  the major boat systems and the development and annual review of these  standards correlates directly to the significant reduction in the number  of boating accidents over the past six decades 

 "Included are valuable safety guidelines, tips for trip planning, guidance for maritime communications, information on local hazards and more."

"We live in an area surrounded by water, giving many  opportunities for exciting water activities, but also increasing the  possibility of injury and drowning."                             

Will the airlines let you fly with  your comfortable personal inflatable PFD (Personal Flotation Device, aka Lifejacket)?