Carver Yachts 380 SPORT, Owner'S Manual, Page: 14 / 131

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BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1
• Do not operate your boat while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
• Do not operate your boat if your visibility is impaired.
Adverse Conditions
Weather
At all times, the boat operator should be aware of present weather conditions
and the weather forecast. Check the forecast before you begin a day of boating.
Be aware, however, that weather conditions can change rapidly. If you have a
marine radio, listen to the weather reports issued by the U.S. Coast Guard and
others. If you have a portable radio, keep it tuned to a station broadcasting
frequent weather reports. Many boating clubs fly weather signals; learn to
recognize these signals.
Storms rarely appear without advance notice. If storms are a possibility, keep
a watch on the horizon, especially to the West, for their approach. Watch for
changes in wind direction or cloud formations. There is no substitute for a good
understanding of weather conditions and what to do when the weather takes a
turn for the worse.
If a storm is approaching, the best course of action is to return to port. If you are
unable to do so, then prepare to weather the storm:
• Close portlights, exterior doors and hatches and secure them. Stow all loose
gear below deck and tie down any gear on deck.
• Reduce speed as the seas build. Make sure all persons onboard have put on
their personal flotation devices.
• Drop a sea anchor over the stern to maintain the bow into the seas. If you
do not have a sea anchor onboard, use a canvas bucket, tackle box, or other
object that will work like an anchor.
RED
RED
WHITE
BLACK on
RED
Storm Warning
Winds to 72 mph
Hurricane
Winds to 54 mph
Day Flags
Night Lights
BLACK on
RED
RED
RED
WEATHER SIGNALS
RED
WHITE
RED
WHITE
RED
Small Craft Adv
Winds to 38 mph
RED
Gale Warning
Winds to 54 mph
Day Flags
Night Lights