Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing; Swimming; Diving - Boston Whaler 230 dauntless User Manual

WARNING
!
A sudden change in wind direction or speed or an
increase in wave height indicates deteriorating
weather.
NOTICE
Check the weather forecast and water conditions
before leaving and while underway
Weather Warning Penants
Fig. 1.13.1
Red fl ag-
winds to 33 knots
(38 mph).
Storm
Square Red fl ag
w/Black box
winds 48 - 63 knots
(55 - 73 mph)
• If a storm approaches, immediately seek a safe
harbor.
• If a storm hits have everyone sit in the cabin
or cockpit deck in the boat. Head the bow into
the wind with enough power to maintain slow
headway.
230 Dauntless
Section 1 • Safety
Gale
2 Red fl ags
winds 34 - 47 knots
(38 - 54 mph)
Hurricane
Two (2) Square Red fl ags
w/Black box
winds 64+ knots
(74+ mph)
• If you encounter fog, determine your position,
set a safe course, slow down and alert other boats
of your presence with a sound signal.
• If a lightning storm approaches, the safest action
is to dock and disembark. If you cannot return to
shore, have passengers go inside the cabin and
remain there until the storm passes.
• Stay out of the water during a lightning storm.
If caught swimming during a storm, get back
into the boat and remain there until the storm
passes. (remember that lightning can strike several
miles away from the storm itself. Be aware of the
storms location relative to your location and the
direction the storm is moving).
Swimming, Diving & Water Skiing

Swimming

• Do not swim from a moving boat.
• Many areas prohibit swimming from a
boat except in designated areas. Never enter
swimming zones.
• Turn off engine in gear (to prevent propeller
"windmilling") before picking up swimmer.

Diving

Recognize and respect diving fl ags. Keep at least 100
feet (30 meters) away.
Diver's Flags
Fig. 1.13.2
WHITE
RED
SPORT DIVER'S
FLAG
SPORT DIVERS FLAG-Red fl ag with diagonal
white stripe marks a diver in the water.
CODE ALPHA FLAG-Blue and white pennant
designates boat being used in dive operations.
R
WHITE
BLUE
CODE ALPHA
FLAG
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