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The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Boating and Sailing, Second Edition
Neap Tides ..........................................................................................229
Tide Sense ............................................................................................229
Seasonal Variations ..............................................................................230
Wind Tides ..........................................................................................230
Part 5: Staying Safe Afloat 233
17 Gearing Up for Safety 235
A Touch of Class ..................................................................................236
The ABCs of PFDs ..............................................................................236
Types of PFDs ....................................................................................237
Wearing PFDs ..................................................................................239
Storing PFDs ....................................................................................240
Fire Extinguishers ................................................................................241
Vents and Electrical Fans ....................................................................242
Sound Signals ......................................................................................242
Arresting Flame Development ............................................................242
Visual Distress Signals ..........................................................................242
Numbers and Licenses ........................................................................243
Good to Have: Common-Sense Gear ................................................244
Safety to the Max: Other Gear ............................................................244
Man the Lifeboats ................................................................................244
18 The Best Defense Is Common Sense 247
Tell Someone Where You’re Going ....................................................248
Storm Warnings ..................................................................................248
Leave Your Boat Behind ......................................................................250
Swimming and Diving ..........................................................................250
Water Skiing ........................................................................................251
Loading—And Overloading ................................................................252
Speed Thrills—But Also Kills ..............................................................253
Keep a Clear Head: Don’t Drink and Boat ........................................255
Running Out of Gas ............................................................................255
Getting Smart in a Hurry ....................................................................256
19 Common Emergencies (If There Are Such Things) 257
You’re Grounded—Now What? ..........................................................258
Tow, Tow, Tow Your Boat ....................................................................259
First Aid Afloat ....................................................................................260
Person Overboard! ..............................................................................261
Hypothermia ........................................................................................262
If You Fall Overboard............................................................................263
That Sinking Feeling ............................................................................264
If Your Boat Springs a Leak ................................................................264