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SAFETY-16
Examine your yacht for damage to the hull and
running gear. If no serious damage is noted,
attempt to free the yacht by shifting weight to
the bow to raise the stern and then reverse the
engines and back out of the shallow water into
deeper water.
If towing is necessary, DO NOT attach the tow
line to the deck cleats. They are not designed to
take the full load of the yacht under pressure.
Silverton recommends using a commercial tow-
ing service for your safety and to decrease the
potential for additional damage to your yacht
as a result of removing it from the underwater
obstruction.
NEVER attach a tow line to a deck cleat or anchor
windlass. The cleat or windlass may pull free from
the deck and cause serious personal injury or
property damage.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Storms
Storms rarely appear without some advance warn-
ing. Check the local weather forecast before you
leave port, but be aware that weather conditions can
change rapidly. If you have a VHF radio, listen to the
continuous weather reports issued by the National
Weather Service. If you have a portable radio, keep
it tuned to a station that broadcasts frequent weather
reports. If you are tuned to an AM frequency, listen
for static; it often means an electrical storm is ap-
proaching. Many boating clubs
fl y weather signals in
the form of fl ags or lights. Learn to recognize these
signals.
Your surroundings can also be a good indicator of
changing weather conditions. Watch for changes in
wind direction or cloud formations. There is no sub-
stitute for a good understanding of typical weather
conditions and what to do when it takes a turn for
the worse.
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Fog
Fog is the result of either cold air passing over a warm
earth surface or warm air passing over a cold earth
surface. You can judge the likelihood of fog forma-
tion by periodically measuring the air temperature
and the Dew Point temperature (the temperature
at which moisture in the air will develop), which is
given during a normal weather forecast. If the differ-
ence between these two temperatures is small, fog
is likely to develop. Always remember the following
guidelines if you encounter fog conditions:
Unless your yacht is well equipped with charts,
head for shore at the
fi rst sign of fog and wait
until conditions improve before continuing your
cruise. If you have charts on board, take your
present location bearings as the fog sets in, mark
your position and continue to log your course
and speed.
REDUCE YOUR SPEED.
Be certain all persons on board are wearing
their PFD.
Station a person forward as a lookout.
Sound your horn or fog bell at the appropriate
intervals to warn other vessels of your presence.
Refer to the
“Rules of the Road” for information
concerning the proper duration and interval of
the fog signal.
Listen for fog signals from other vessels and be
aware of their presence. If possible, determine
their proximity to your yacht, but remember,
sound carries a long distance over water and
can be deceiving.
If there is any doubt concerning the safety of
continuing your excursion, anchor your yacht.
Listen for other fog signals while continuing to
sound your fog bell or horn. Continue your cruise
when conditions improve.
Fire Safety
Fire aboard your yacht is always serious, but it can
usually be brought under control if you are prepared
and act quickly. Fire extinguishers required by the
United States Coast Guard are the minimum neces-
sary. Silverton recommends exceeding the minimum
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