Sailboat safety

🌊always look ahead to avoid collisions.

🌊maintain a safe speed to keep control of the boat

🌊make sure you know crew-overboard maneuvers

🌊 create a float plan or tell someone that if your not back by this time to call for help.

🌊have PDF (personal flotation devices) on board and easily accessible in case of emergencies

🌊have throwable flotation devices in case someone goes overboard

🌊fire extinguishers should be on board

🌊visual distress signals for both day and nighttime uses

🌊horns, or any sound producing device for times when visibility is lower to warn other boats.

🌊know how to use the radio and the channel to call for help, channel 16 is monitored by the coast guard at all times.