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SMSA ICW Seminar: Topic 6-Safety |
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Auto inflatable life vests with harness and double tethers
Jack Lines and eyes for tethers
Reliable Autopilot
Fire extinguishers
Prescriptions
Sea Sick tablets
Extra eye glasses
Some form of communication (VHF, cell phone)
Handheld GPS (as backup)
Anchor light (back up solar walk lights)
Reflective tape on mast
Weather Reports – don’t go if the forecast is bad!
All crew and guests should know where to find emergency equipment (life jackets, fire extinguishers, VHF)
Two anchors complete with chain and rode ready to deploy (plow, danforth, claw).
A messenger and a trip line
Practice a Bahamian Anchor with two anchors