Emergency Procedures How to Rescue an Overboard Boater What you should do when a crewmember falls overboard. By Pete McDonald posted Mar 25th, 2022 Preparing for a man-overboard situation is an important part of boating safely. Learn what you and your crew should practice ahead of time to keep everyone safe while… Avoiding, or Dealing with, Flooding Central to enjoyable boating is keeping water out of the boat. By Steve Griffin posted Mar 18th, 2020 Use these tips to keep water out of your boat, or, if it's already flooded, learn how to pump it out. Don’t Become a Recreational-Boating Fatality Statistic Stay safe; wear a life jacket By Steve Griffin posted Mar 1st, 2019 Stay safe; wear a life jacket… Boating Accident? Don’t Forget to Report! Guidelines for filing an accident report. posted Jan 28th, 2019 Guidelines for filing an accident report. File a Float Plan: Help Others Help You Learn how to create a proper float plan. By Steve Griffin posted Jan 28th, 2019 Learn how to create a proper float plan. Capsized or Swamped: Stay with the Boat! How to increase your chance of being rescued. By Steve Griffin posted Jan 18th, 2019 How to increase your chance of being rescued. AustinBlu Foundation: Promoting Safer Boating Through Technology Founded in the wake of tragedy, the AustinBlu Foundation believes technology can make boating safer. By Jim Hendricks posted Mar 21st, 2018 Founded in the wake of tragedy, the AustinBlu Foundation believes technology can make boating safer. I Learned About Boating From This: Diver Down A close call teaches valuable lessons. By Randy Vance posted Mar 21st, 2018 A close call teaches valuable lessons. Key Ways to Prevent Electric Shock Drowning Three key ways to stop electric shock drowning. By Capt. Vincent Daniello posted Jul 26th, 2017 Three key ways to stop electric shock drowning. Boat Hurricane Preparation and Protection 15 Ways You Can Prepare Your Boat for the Next Hurricane By Jim Hendricks posted Jul 26th, 2017 15 Ways You Can Prepare Your Boat for the Next Hurricane… 10 Steps to Fixing Fuel Leaks Safely repair fuel leaks with these tips. By Jim Hendricks posted Jul 26th, 2017 Safely repair fuel leaks with these tips. How to Secure Your Boat for a Hurricane Tips to protect your boat from an approaching hurricane. posted Jul 26th, 2017 Tips to protect your boat from an approaching hurricane. I Learned About Boating From This: Being Prepared Matters Checking all systems before heading out is smart. By Brandon Perry posted Jul 26th, 2017 Checking all systems before heading out is smart. I Learned About Boating From This: Capt. Hopeful Learn how planning and prior preparation pay off. By Capt. Ruh Diehl OUPV posted Jul 26th, 2017 Learn how planning and prior preparation pay off. How to Survive Lightning Storms While Boating Check out these 29 strategies for surviving lightning strikes when boating. By Mike Telleria posted Jul 7th, 2017 Check out these 29 strategies for surviving lightning strikes when boating. Pages1 2 3 4 › »
