Safety While Sailing

It is always wise to give sailboats a lot of space. Sailboats are usually the stand-on vessel.

Sailing has its own risks that require special care to avoid.

• Small sailboats are prone to capsizing and swamping. Know how to right the sailboat if it capsizes, and carry a bailer on board.
• Falling overboard is common. For that reason, sailors always should wear a PFD.
• Sailors should stay aware of the water temperature. Capsizing in the early spring, the fall, or the winter involves the risk of hypothermia.