Guidelines

What should you do with your flow plan for a weekend water outing?

What should you do with your flow plan for a weekend water outing?

For extended outings on the water, leave a float plan with a relative or friend, or at least a local marina. You should leave a float plan that: Describes the vessel, including its registration number, length, make, horsepower, and engine type. Includes the description and license plate of the tow vehicle and trailer.

What is the best way to dock with no wind?

Docking With No Wind or Current

  1. Approach the dock slowly at a narrow angle (about 20 degrees).
  2. When close enough, have a passenger step on shore and secure the bow line.
  3. Swing the stern in with a line or boat hook, and secure it.

What should be included in a float plan for a weekend trip?

There are five essential pieces of information that should be included in a float plan:

  • A description of your vessel;
  • The numbers of passengers onboard;
  • Your projected route, or final destination;
  • Up-to-date contact information;
  • Date and time detailing your planned outing—including departure and return times.

When preparing to dock What is the safest way to stop the forward motion of the boat?

Use reverse to stop when close to the dock. Secure the bow line. Put the boat in forward gear briefly, and slowly turn the steering wheel hard away from the dock—this will swing in the stern.

What is the best way to approach a dock when there is strong wind or current quizlet?

Docking With Wind or Current Toward the Dock

  1. Approach slowly, parallel to the dock.
  2. Let the wind or current carry your boat to the dock. Shift into gear briefly if you need to adjust position.
  3. Secure the bow and stern lines.

What should you do before letting someone operate your PWC?

Before allowing others to operate your vessel:

  1. Check that they meet the minimum age and boater education requirements for operation in your state.
  2. Make sure they know basic boating safety and navigation rules.
  3. Show them how to use the lanyard with the ECOS and require them to use it.

How do you treat a victim of cold water immersion?

When treating victims of cold water immersion, you should:

  1. Get the victim out of the water as soon as possible. Remove the victim from the water gently and in a horizontal position.
  2. Prevent further heat loss.
  3. Treat the hypothermia victim gently and to your level of training.
  4. Seek medical help immediately.