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How to survive a boating accident
USA Today (Society for the Advancement of Education), Sept, 2004
Are you safe enough when you head out on wafer? The Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety says you can up the odds of surviving a boating mishap by never boating alone; remembering to file a boat plan; and carrying a noise-producing device attached to your life jacket. Always wear a life jacket and make sure it has reflective tape or a mirror attached.
If you fall in the water, stay with your boat or a floating object, if at all possible. In colder weather, wear warm clothing, covering the head, neck, hands, and feet--although it is a good idea to carry extra clothing regardless of the season. While afloat, do not attempt to swim unless it is to reach a fellow survivor or floating object. Float as still as you can with legs together, elbows close to your side, and arms folded across the front of the life jacket. Moreover, try to keep a positive attitude about your survival and rescue.
Statistics confirm that accidents can and do happen in a split second and that hundreds of boaters die because they do not wear life jackets from the start of the trip. With today's lighter, more comfortable, and attractive life jackets, including inflatables, there is no reason not to have one on.
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