BAADS New Sailor Training

Topic T2A2- Safety Equipment, etc…


1) Personal Gear
a. Warm Clothes (Layers)
b. Foul-Weather Jacket/Pants
c. Shoes/Boots
d. Gloves
e. Sunglasses/Sunscreen
f. Safety Harness, Tether
g. Life Jacket (Type I, II, III, V)

2) Man Overboard
a. Life Ring (Type IV)
b. Horse Collar
c. Extra Life Vests
d. Boat Hook/Paddle
e. Spare (Heaving) Lines
f. People (Eyes)

3) Distress/Signaling
a. Radio
b. Flares/Smoke Devices
c. Air Horn
d. Other Distress Signals
1. Wave Arms
2. Square Flag & Ball
3. White Flashing Light

4) Damage Control Equipment
a. Spare Bilge Pump
b. Knife/Axe/Wire Cutters
c. Plugs/Patches
d. Bucket for Bailing
e. Fire Extinguishers
f. Flashlights
5) Safety Measures/Other Safety Items
a. Float Plan
b. Tide/Current Tables
c. Radio Check
d. First Aid Kit
e. Lifelines
f. Fenders
g. Paddle(s)
h. Toolbox
i. Spare parts