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Boating, when a few simple rules are followed, is one of the safest family activities there is. By practicing safe boating, you will provide a wonderful pastime for yourselves and give your children a love of the water that will last them a lifetime.

So What Goes incorrect?
Having made such a far-reaching backing of the relative safety of boating, how do we explain the conspicuous headlines which we find in the press on an all to regular basis?
Luckily, for you and me, there are numerous public agencies which spend a lot of time and money doing the research and compiling data. After researching their findings it becomes obvious that a little preparation and planning can all but get rid of the risks.

Some relevant Facts:
The most common accident to passengers and crew is falling overboard. According to the statistics over 40% of all fatal boating accidents start this way. It can be avoided if boaters make sure they have good footing and a good hand-hold at all times.
Children should never be allowed to move about on an underway boat. If you need to move around on the boat, for any reason, reduce speed and make sure to get and keep a grip with at least one hand.
Alcohol and water don’t mix. In a Red Cross study, two-thirds of boating injury victims had consumed alcohol. Almost 40% had an alcohol level above the legal limit. Besides being illegal, it’s dangerous to operate any kind of machinery while drinking. A boat is no exception.
35% of boating accidents were directly attributable to alcohol use and the overwhelming primary cause of fatalities was alcohol-related. If you drink and boat, you are more likely to be involved in an accident, and once involved, more likely to die.
53% of fatal boating accident victims drowned, while 39% suffered trauma and 9% died of other causes.
What About All Those Drowning?
A recent Red Cross study noted 92% of boating-related drowning victims were either not wearing a PFD or life jacket or were wearing one incorrectly.
Always carry enough Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) for each person on board, and make sure that each of them knows where they are and how to use them. It’s your responsibility, Captain. No one, least of all yourself, wants to hear that you thought they knew how to put on a PFD. If anyone won’t prove their knowledge of the devise, or buddy up with someone to teach them, leave them ashore. You’ll both be better off.
Does boating teaching help in preventing accidents?
I can’t stress this point enough.
A recent Florida study brought out these interesting facts.
72% of operators involved in boating accidents had no formal instruction in the operation of a boat.
2.5 times as many accidents involve boaters who have had no boating safety instruction.
Boating is a wonderful pastime, and lots of fun but, there are a few things, that one needs to know, in order for it to be a safe pastime. And don’t worry about looking silly, I’ve been around boats all my life, (53 years) and hardly a day goes by that I don’t learn something new or discover a new and better way of doing something.
Safety Tips
To prevent ending up in the emergency department as a result of carelessness during your next boating trip, the American College of Emergency Physicians recommends the following safety tips:
1. Tell someone when you’re going, who is with you and how long you’ll be away. Then check your boat, equipment, boat balance, engine and fuel supply before leaving.
2. Before starting your engine, open hatches, run blower, and most importantly, carefully sniff for gasoline fumes in the fuel and engine areas.
3. When changing seats, stay low and near center line of a small boat.
4. Always carry life jackets and first aid equipment.
5. Watch the weather. Sudden wind shifts, light flashes and choppy water can mean a storm is brewing.
6. If you will be fishing, keep fishing and hunting gear clean and well packed. A loose fish hook can cause a lot of pain and ruin a great outing. Bring an extra length of line to secure boat and equipment.
7. Never drink alcoholic beverages on a boat. Being “tipsy” can result in falling overboard. Your ability to swim to safety or call for help is greatly reduced as alcohol slows reactions.

So There You Have It
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