New Forum for Safety

[teaser]

How about everything needed for a Coast Guard sticker seal of approval, such as first aid kit, falres that are up tp date, etc...

That should be a good start.

[Raven]

Originally Posted by teaser

How about everything needed for a Coast Guard sticker seal of approval, such as first aid kit, flares that are up to date, etc...

That should be a good start.

they have all the power now of any branch of the military

[likwid]

Originally Posted by Raven

they have all the power now of any branch of the military

They always have.
And are the least funded.

[teaser]

This is my check list for every time I go out, even for a short ride.

1 Both batteries have full charge (also the backup one too)
2 Radio is working and a radio check before heading out
3 A PFD for everyone onboard and where they are stored
4 All electronics are working GPS, etc..
5 A workin compass for back up
6 A battery operated handheld radio for backup
7 First Aid kit & a blanket
8 Up to date flares and flare gun
9 A throw floation device
10 A working bilge pump (with a working backup)
11 Spare spark plugs and tool kit
12 Last but not least NO alcohol onboard.