boating safety teaching the basics of avoiding water accidents to soldiers
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Boating Safety Teaching the Basics of Avoiding Water Accidents to Soldiers. Basics of Boating Safety. Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD. Know Before you GO! Take a Boating Course. BLORA Courses Tx Parks and Wildlife on-line - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
US Army CorpsUS Army Corpsof Engineersof Engineers
One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
Boating Safety
Teaching the Basics of Avoiding Water Accidents
to Soldiers
Boating Safety
Teaching the Basics of Avoiding Water Accidents
to Soldiers
US Army CorpsUS Army Corpsof Engineersof Engineers
One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
• BLORA Courses• Tx Parks and Wildlife on-line• Tx Parks and Wildlife instructor led classes –
Check web site for classes• US Coast Guard Aux and US Power Squadron
• BLORA Courses• Tx Parks and Wildlife on-line• Tx Parks and Wildlife instructor led classes –
Check web site for classes• US Coast Guard Aux and US Power Squadron
Basics of Boating SafetyBasics of Boating Safety
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
Know Before you GO! Take a Boating CourseKnow Before you GO! Take a Boating Course
US Army CorpsUS Army Corpsof Engineersof Engineers
One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
Type I - OffshoreType I - Offshore
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
PFDs – Life Jackets
PFDs – Life Jackets
• Extra flotation,
• Will turn an unconscious person face up,
• For use when rescue may be a long time coming
• Extra flotation,
• Will turn an unconscious person face up,
• For use when rescue may be a long time coming
US Army CorpsUS Army Corpsof Engineersof Engineers
One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
Type II - NearshoreType II - Nearshore
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
PFDs – Life Jackets
PFDs – Life Jackets
• Cheapest and most common,
• Will turn an unconscious person face up,
• Uncomfortable, so rarely worn
• Cheapest and most common,
• Will turn an unconscious person face up,
• Uncomfortable, so rarely worn
US Army CorpsUS Army Corpsof Engineersof Engineers
One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
Type III – Flotation AidType III – Flotation Aid
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
PFDs – Life Jackets
PFDs – Life Jackets
• More comfortable,
• Will NOT always turn an unconscious person face up,
• For use with specific water sports
• More comfortable,
• Will NOT always turn an unconscious person face up,
• For use with specific water sports
US Army CorpsUS Army Corpsof Engineersof Engineers
One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
Type IV - ThrowableType IV - Throwable
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
PFDs – Life Jackets
PFDs – Life Jackets
• Ring Buoy or seat cushion,
• Good to have a line attached to it,
• Must have one on boats over 16 feet long
• Ring Buoy or seat cushion,
• Good to have a line attached to it,
• Must have one on boats over 16 feet long
US Army CorpsUS Army Corpsof Engineersof Engineers
One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
Type V - HybridsType V - Hybrids
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
PFDs – Life Jackets
PFDs – Life Jackets
• Kinds that don’t fit other categories,
• Inflatables and work vests included
• Kinds that don’t fit other categories,
• Inflatables and work vests included
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One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
• Number Required• Easily Accessible, • In good condition, • Right size for passengers on board•Throwable required for boats > 16’
• Number Required• Easily Accessible, • In good condition, • Right size for passengers on board•Throwable required for boats > 16’
Life Jackets:Life Jackets:
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
US Army CorpsUS Army Corpsof Engineersof Engineers
One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
• New styles more comfortable and no longer “geeky”• Inflatables are now USCG approved
• New styles more comfortable and no longer “geeky”• Inflatables are now USCG approved
Life Jackets:Life Jackets:
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
Single best way to prevent boating fatalities is to Wear a PFD.
US Army CorpsUS Army Corpsof Engineersof Engineers
One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
• Life Jackets
• Proper Ventilation (Inboards & Inboard/Outboards)
• Boat Identification/Registration, Certificate of Numbers
• Sound Producing Device
• Fire Extinguishers
• Navigation lights if out at night
• Life Jackets
• Proper Ventilation (Inboards & Inboard/Outboards)
• Boat Identification/Registration, Certificate of Numbers
• Sound Producing Device
• Fire Extinguishers
• Navigation lights if out at night
Required Safety Equipment on Board
Required Safety Equipment on Board
US Army CorpsUS Army Corpsof Engineersof Engineers
One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
Life Jackets Identification/Registration of Boat Ventilation (Inboards and Inboard/Outboards) Extinguishers Sound Producing Device
LIVES acronymLIVES acronym
Required Safety Equipment on Board
Required Safety Equipment on Board
US Army CorpsUS Army Corpsof Engineersof Engineers
One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
• Falling Overboard – ie, Standing up to Urinate
• Collisions
• Boat Capsizing
• Alcohol Use
• Exposure – Hypothermia
• Sudden Weather Changes
• Trying to Swim to Shore
• Basically – Poor Decisions or a combination of them
• Falling Overboard – ie, Standing up to Urinate
• Collisions
• Boat Capsizing
• Alcohol Use
• Exposure – Hypothermia
• Sudden Weather Changes
• Trying to Swim to Shore
• Basically – Poor Decisions or a combination of them
Causes of Boating FatalitiesCauses of Boating Fatalities
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• Basic Boating Equipment - Basic Tools, Oar or Paddle, Anchor, Boat Ladder
• Be Prepared for Unexpected- Flashlight, First Aid Equipment, Maps
• Let someone Know where you are – File a Float Plan
• Working Cell Phone
• Know the Rules of the Roads
• Easy on the Suds
• Basic Boating Equipment - Basic Tools, Oar or Paddle, Anchor, Boat Ladder
• Be Prepared for Unexpected- Flashlight, First Aid Equipment, Maps
• Let someone Know where you are – File a Float Plan
• Working Cell Phone
• Know the Rules of the Roads
• Easy on the Suds
Best Practices on BoardBest Practices on Board
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One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
Personal Watercraft (PWC)A Whole New Ball Game
Personal Watercraft (PWC)A Whole New Ball Game
• Extremely Fast
• Ridden by people with very little experience or training
• Does not Steer unless under power – Opposite to natural instinct of avoiding collisions
• Additional Laws for Operation• Must Wear a PFD• 50 foot Rule• No Night Operation
• Extremely Fast
• Ridden by people with very little experience or training
• Does not Steer unless under power – Opposite to natural instinct of avoiding collisions
• Additional Laws for Operation• Must Wear a PFD• 50 foot Rule• No Night Operation
US Army CorpsUS Army Corpsof Engineersof Engineers
One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
The January Boating Fatality What Caused it.
The January Boating Fatality What Caused it.
• Inexperienced Boaters
• Life Jackets Not Worn – One was Non-Swimmer
• Did Not Heed Weather Warning
• Flotation of Boat had Been Altered
• Small Boat was modified and overloaded
• Didn’t Realize Danger of Hypothermia
• Inexperienced Boaters
• Life Jackets Not Worn – One was Non-Swimmer
• Did Not Heed Weather Warning
• Flotation of Boat had Been Altered
• Small Boat was modified and overloaded
• Didn’t Realize Danger of Hypothermia
US Army CorpsUS Army Corpsof Engineersof Engineers
One Corps Serving The Army and the Nation
Know Before You Go!
You Train as a Soldier – You Should Train as a Boater
Wear A PFD!You Gear up for Battle – You should Gear up for Boating
Think – Don’t Sink!
Know Before You Go!
You Train as a Soldier – You Should Train as a Boater
Wear A PFD!You Gear up for Battle – You should Gear up for Boating
Think – Don’t Sink!
Boating Safety
SummaryBoating Safety
Summary