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Show HILL TOP TIMES Friday, May 13, 1983 Page 27 n By Maggie Jackson Ogden ALC Safety Office Boating is one of America's fastest growing recreational activities. Today, nearly 40 million people use over 5,000 marinas and yacht clubs, own million boats (over half are and own three million boat " trailers. With that number of boats on the waterways, it is extremely important that everyone engaged in this exciting sport know and abide by the standard rules of boating, as established by the various states and the U.S. Coast Guard. 7-- this, don't forget to put the air back in at the first service station on the way home. Remove rear angle Reduce speed when a few ' feet from the water's edge. Seat passengers in the bottom of the boat, as close to the center as Tilt the motor up, unlock the bow winch, keeping the boat tightly possible. snubbed. Head for the nearest shore. Check sea cocks to be sure they are If the motor fails, trail a sea anclosed. out-boards- ), 12 tie-dow- ns Have the following safety equipment on board and know when and d how to use it: Coast life preservers, approved fire exkit, emergency tinguisher, first-ai- d portable electric lanterns, bucket or can for bailing, anchor and line, paddles or an auxiliary motor, at least two spare shear pins for the motor, tool kit, extra rope, rescue pole arid a portable radio for emergency weather warnings. Advise a member of your family, a neighbor or a friend where you are going and when you plan to return, including departure and arrival points and times. In the event of an emergency, locating you will be less difficult. chor from the bow to maintain a heading into the waves. A bucket or Guard-approve- Launching the boat Backing: Take it easy. Back into the launch site at a right angle. Remember, if you want the rear of the trailer to go right, steer left. If you want it to go left, steer right. Back up until the trailer wheels are an inch or two in the water, set the hand brake, turn the motor off, put the car in gear or "park" position and give the boat a firm push down the trailer. Always remember to use a helper when handling the boat. Traction: If the site is natural or Weathering a storm Check local weather forecasts. unimproved ground, pick a sloping venture out in a small boat in tires Don't spot hard enough to givethe good traction. When on sand or mud, squally weather. However, if you are better traction can be gained by caught in a squall or storm, Pay attention when flying lutes . ? slightly deflating the tires. If you do remember: fyYlolliers love knotted clothing will serve as a sea anchor in an emergency. Stay calm! Panic can kill you. Never go out in a boat that does not have adequate flotation to support all passengers when it is swamped. Most people have the urge to desert a capsized boat. Nothing could be worse. Stay with the boat and stay put until help arrives. Never try swimming to shore. , Head into the waves at a slight caught around a power line, they jerk the string, and if the line is sagging, it could hit the opposite line causing a power outage. 'V, wet and becomes Also, dirty string Despite the rain and snow, this is the time of year when children fly their kites. A little dampness doesn't daunt their spirits as they run with a large ball of string getting the brightly colored instruments airborne. However, this momentary happiness can suddenly be turned to tragedy if the kite gets caught on a tall object, such as trees, structures and power lines. Children get very adventurous when their kite gets caught and do not foresee the dangers in climbing ah obstacle to untangle the string. Even when the kite gets a good conductor of electricity and another possible safety hazzard. 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