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Grounding
In the event you run aground, assess the situation before
proceeding. Your response to grounding will depend on how hard
the boat hits bottom and whether the boat remains stranded, the
extent of damage, and proximity to shore and help.
• If it is a simple touch, you may need only to inspect the hull.
• If you are aground, assess the situation before reacting. In
some cases, throwing the boat into reverse can cause more
damage.
• Check for leaks and immediately stop any water from
entering the boat.
• Inspect the hull, steering system and propulsion system for
damage.
• Maneuver the boat to safe water only if the hull and all
operating systems are in satisfactory operating condition.
Otherwise, call or signal for assistance.
Person Overboard
• Immediately react to a person who has fallen overboard by
sounding an alarm.
• Keep the victim constantly in your sight.
• If another passenger is on board, assign them to look at and
keep pointing at the person in the water. They are to do
nothing else but stay focused on the person in the water and
to point at them.
• Throw the person a life preserver even if they are wearing a
PFD. It will serve as a marker in the water and will provide
additional flotation.
• Immediately slow or stop the boat and safely circle toward
the victim as soon as possible.
• Keep the victim on the helm side of the vessel so as to keep
the victim constantly in your sight.
• When almost alongside, shut off the engine.
• Assist the person into the boat.
Boating Safety
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