Boating Safety

One of the members of our Beach Association flipped his boat this weekend. Both Police and Fire responded to the flip. I am not naming names as it could have been just about any one in the association.


In his own words:
 "Got dumped in the water at the north end of CWB by a wave that tipped my 12' boat about .5km off shore (in about 6.5' of water). Please do a post about actually wearing life jackets (and not just having them in the boat). There wouldn't have been so much emergency response noise if I had been actually wearing mine."  


So here are some links on lifejackets and boating safety:


Stand up paddle boards and peddle boats require lifejackets:
http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/news/162771186.htm


Keeping your kids safe on and near the water starts with the right lifejacket. Watch our video to learn more:
http://bit.ly/T1gmUA YouTube


Dive Flags Video - Learn how to deal with dive flags - and the divers below - safely. #boating - 
http://ow.ly/bTXqn YouTube

Dealing with 

 

Sailor 

 

Entrapment Under a Boat and / or in rigging

http://bit.ly/NEG4Pq CYA


Be Safe Out On The Water We Do Not Want To Lose Any One This Summer

Stand Up Paddleboards

Stand Up Paddleboards

Transport Canada, like the United States Coast Guard, classifies Stand Up Paddleboards as human powered vessels when they are being used for navigation. When being used within the surf zone for surfing activities or within a beach area designated for their use (e.g. Jericho Beach in Vancouver), these requirements are not in force. When undertaking a trip or circuit such as a group crossing or solo outing, this is considered navigation.

As human powered vessels, Stand Up Paddleboards are subject to all carriage requirements, including lifejackets. There must be one Canadian approved lifejacket or personal floatation device available on board and available for immediate use...........

http://bit.ly/JIbWjv Transport Canada

If you have/get one make sure you are legal on the water