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WIND ASTERN

When some ons falls overboard:
1. sound an alarm; i.e., shout “OVERBOARD”.
2. Throw a buoyant object to mark the spot and assist
the person.
3. Assign a person to keep sight of the person in the water.
_ Use a flashlight at night. ;
4. Turn the boat back and approach the person with the
: boat facing upwind. .
When alongside the person in distress, the engine must be switched
off to avoid injury by the propeller.
Getting back on board may be difficult, if the boat has high sides.
it may be necessary to rig some sort of sling. If the boat is smal} it
is best to bring the person in over the stern, Otherwise, the boat
may be capsized during the rescue operation.

WIND OFF-SKORE WIND OFF-SHORE

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This is a condition in which the body temperature drops below j WIND ONSHORE
normal. {t can occur rapidly if a person is immersed in cold water, :
therefore, a quick rescue is essential. Hypothermia places the body Werm engine
in a state of shock, which in turn, depresses normal body

functions. The main areas of heat loss are the head and neck; the

sides of the chest and the lower abdomen. Early symptoms of

hypothermia are fits of uncontrolled shivering: poor co-ordination

and impaired judgment.

A person suffering from hypothermia must be treated gently, and
the body temperature must be raised. This must not be done by
rubbing the limbs or the surface of the body. If the person requests
a beverage, offer warm water, milk or juice. Never give alcoho! or
hot stimulants, such as coffee tea or cocoa. Foods high in
carbohydrates, such as honey or candy bars, will help. Get prompt
medical attention.

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