Lesson of the Week: How to Prepare for Man Overboard

Jan 26, 2011

Capt. Steve Larivee is a life-long boater who has had a
USCG 100-ton Masters License for 28 years and has been a captain on both
commercial and recreational vessels of all sizes. He has created the best video
boating education course we have ever seen, called “Smart Boating,” and it has
been approved by both the USCG and the National Association of State Boating Law
Administrators.

Lesson #45: How to Prepare for Man Overboard

Capt. Steve - How Prepared are You For an Emergency?	Capt. Steve - What Happens if Someone Falls Overboard?
Capt. Steve - Keep a Throwable Device Ready at All Times	Capt. Steve - Do Not Lose Sight of the Person in the Water
Capt. Steve - What is a Williamson Turn?	Capt. Steve - Position the Boat Downwind When Picking Someone Up in the Water
Capt. Steve - Why is a Downwind Approach Controversial?	Capt. Steve - When Helping Someone Do Not Get into the Water Without a Life Jacket
Capt. Steve - Treat Man Overboard for Hypothermia if Necessary	Capt. Steve - What Can You Do to Improve Your Chances of Getting Rescued?