You have to be very thoughtful and considerate to all of the people on board.
It is considered an unwritten law that the captain says what must be done, and his word is not disputable.
Beware of boats that are anchored or moored close to the shore when you’re launching. Always aim to pass downwind (or down tide) to them.
Beware of power-crafts (all vessels with engine). Power gives way to sail, but some powerboat owners are not aware of this, go too fast, or have very little knowledge of steering a powerboat. Jet skis are very dangerous, both to their drivers and to the other participants of in the water traffic. However, they are not the only lethal vessels – large power-crafts can be also really treacherous.
Take suitable clothing for all of the people in the crew. Dress up, not down (which means that you should put more clothes than you expect you would need, because if you take less, you may end up in hypothermia).
You should always take a paddle in case the wind drops to a flat calm, and a spare rope in case you need the boat to be towed.
Prolonged exposure to cold water causes hypothermia (acute heat loss) and can be dangerous for your health.
You need to dress up to prevent the wind chill and heat loss.
It is considered an unwritten law that the captain says what must be done, and his word is not disputable.
Beware of boats that are anchored or moored close to the shore when you’re launching. Always aim to pass downwind (or down tide) to them.
Beware of power-crafts (all vessels with engine). Power gives way to sail, but some powerboat owners are not aware of this, go too fast, or have very little knowledge of steering a powerboat. Jet skis are very dangerous, both to their drivers and to the other participants of in the water traffic. However, they are not the only lethal vessels – large power-crafts can be also really treacherous.
Take suitable clothing for all of the people in the crew. Dress up, not down (which means that you should put more clothes than you expect you would need, because if you take less, you may end up in hypothermia).
You should always take a paddle in case the wind drops to a flat calm, and a spare rope in case you need the boat to be towed.
Prolonged exposure to cold water causes hypothermia (acute heat loss) and can be dangerous for your health.
You need to dress up to prevent the wind chill and heat loss.