It's unlikely that someone will fall overboard during your Great Loop adventure, but you should still be prepared for this scenario. In this episode, Robert Rice joins us once again to discuss a sobering exercise in which he participated where he learned just how difficult it can be to get someone who has gone overboard back into the boat. We'll cover strategies to avoid going overboard and discuss options for retrieving someone who is in the water. Join us for this important safety episode.
Imagine sailing through a busy shipping lane at night: a cargo vessel bearing down from starboard, a fishing boat crossing ahead, fog rolling in. What do you do? Who gives way? What signals should you sound? What safety equipment must you have on board?
AGLCA is passionate about safety on the water. With National Boating Safety Week coming up, AGLCA Member and Sponsor, Kevin Williams, shares the information below to get us thinking about the simpler things that often cause accidents or injury.
No matter your experience level, the Great Loop will introduce you to new waters, new conditions, and new challenges. Even seasoned boaters quickly realize there’s always something new to learn along the way. Step 3 is about building the knowledge and confidence you’ll rely on every day once you’re underway.
What you learn about SkyMed could possibly be the most important thing you see, read or hear that day, week, month, or even year, or possibly ever, really. Read on to learn more.
