Be Water Wise on a Boat
Boating is an amazing experience that everyone should enjoy! And what's more important than having fun? Safety, of course! That's why we want to share with you some tips ensure you have a safe enjoyable time on the water. Always wear a life jacket,
stay alert and aware of your surroundings and never drink alcohol while boating. With these simple steps, you can have
a blast on your boat while staying safe and sound!
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General Safety Tips:
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Always wear a lifejacket on a boat – even if you know how to swim
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On a sailboat, the boom can hit you in the head and knock you out
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On a motorboat, you can fall in and injured by the propeller
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Make sure an adult is operating the boat
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Don’t stand in a small boat – it can tip over
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Don’t sit on the bow of a moving boat – if you fall over it can run you over
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Return to shore when a storm comes
In-Pool Planned Water Safety Lessons
Tots to 6 years old
In Pool Water Safety Lesson: Tot-6
Equipment: Lifejackets, Boat
Role of Instructor: Education / Lead the lesson
Activities:
-Review boat safety information. Go over what to do if your child falls into the water, CPR and life jackets.
In-Pool Planned Water Safety Lessons
6 years old - Adult
In Pool Water Safety Lesson: 6-Adult
Equipment: Lifejackets, boats, oars, noodles, fishing poles, coolers, kickboards
Role of Instructor: Education / Lead the lesson
Activities:
-Review boat safety information. Once reviewed, have kids put on lifejackets and climb into the boat (following the capacity rules labeled on the side). Have them practice reach throw don't go with the objects in the boat and then have them practice falling out and climbing back into the boat.
Out-of-Pool Unplanned Water Safety Lessons
Tots to 6 years old
Equipment: Laptop w/ Powerpoint
Role of Deck Assistant: Prepare dry land safety materials while instructors are moving their class to the dry land lesson area. Once materials are set up, call private lessons to inform them of pool closure. Once everyone is contacted, email the office private cancelations and which classes had safety lessons and then update the students Skills Tree with the safety lesson they completed.
Role of Instructor 1: Lead lesson
Role of Instructor 2: Demonstrating lesson / speaking to parents
Activities:
-Handout safety lesson to parents and review each line with them.
Out-of-Pool Unplanned Water Safety Lessons
6 years old - Adult
Equipment: Laptop w/ Powerpoint
Role of Deck Assistant: Prepare dry land safety materials while instructors are moving their class to the dry land lesson area. Once materials are set up, call private lessons to inform them of pool closure. Once everyone is contacted, email the office private cancelations and which classes had safety lessons and then update the students Skills Tree with the safety lesson they completed.
Role of Instructor 1: Lead lesson
Role of Instructor 2: Demonstrating lesson / speaking to parents
Activities: Review boat safety information. Once reviewed, have kids put on lifejackets and climb into the boat (following the capacity rules labeled on the side). Have them practice reach, throw, don't go with the objects in the boat on dry land and then have them practice falling out and climbing back into the boat. If there is no boat, set up chairs and pretend it's a boat.
