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6 Steps of Safety When Boating

May 2, 2009 admin No comments

The most important thing when going for a cruise on a boat, whether it be a big cruise with

hundreds of people, or just a tour boat, with about 20 people, is safety.

The person whom has the main responsibilty of going over guidelines, and making sure that rules

and regulations are understood and followed, is the captain of the bought.

The main thing, is that people know where to find and how to use safety equipment on the boat

if an emergency happens to occur. Once the rules have been explained, it is each and every

individual’s responsibility to follow those rules to ensure safety. Continue to read on as the 7 basic

tips of safety are provided to ensure safety when on a boat.

Check weather condition. Listening to the radio forecast, or watching the news to see what the

weather is going to be like before getting on a boat is very important. This way you will know

the proper attire to wear, and you will be prepared to use any kind of safety equipment needed

if and when a possible storm occurs.

Predeparture checklist. Have a checklist handy to be for certain that you have everything you will

possibly need on the boat. Here are some things to be included on the checklist:

a) Weather check.

b) Boat license.

c) Familiarity on where you’re going.

d) Check tide, make sure ramp is suit bale for launch.

e) Check for boat defects.

f) Boat is registered.

g) Enough fuel for the trip.

h) Food and water for the trip.

i) Safety equipment is in good condition.

j) Show passengers where the safety equipment is.

k) Include reliable person in the boat plan.

Prepare safety equipement. It is required by law to prepare all safety equipment. If you are uncertain

of how to do so, then you should check the authorities and laws on how to do this. Below is a list of

equipment that is needed and required to be checked:

a) Oars, rope, and knife.

b) Radio, Mirror, Torch.

c) Boat Hook.

d) First Aid Kit.

e) Fire Extinguisher.

f) Drinking Water, Buoyoncy aids, and life jackets.

g) Bucker or Bailer.

h) Chart and Compass.

i) Anchors chain and rope.

j) Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

Operating at a safe speed. Stay clear of busy areas and know where all of the big vessels will be located.

Respect the navigational buoys.

Assistant captain. Have one other person in charge of the things that go on on the boat, and have

them know all safety regulations. This would be in case the captain gets sick, there will need to be

someone else that can bring the people safely back to shore.

Float Plan. Make sure people, like family members know where you are going. Include the name, phone

number, and address of the trip. List the details of the type of boat, and the passengers the number of

passengers that are on the boat as well.

Making sure all of these steps are in tac, will help you to not only have a safe, but an enjoyable trip as well!(530)

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Bird Baths–What They Mean to Birds

April 11, 2009 admin No comments

Bird baths are a simple creation to attraction wild birds from all over. Although there are many different

types of bird baths, there is one kind that birds actually prefer the most.

Man has created so many different types of unique looking bird baths, that they have forgotten or a

thought has never crossed their mind of what a bird would prefer to splash around in.

The Simple bird bath, which is the original one, has gentle slope sides with a round flat bottom, no more than

3 inches of water inside of it. This is the shape that birds love, and is found in many puddles that people often

find birds taking joy in after a rain shower.

Of course the main purpose of a bird bath, is to attract birds to a resendential area, like a park, a garden,

or a front yard, where people can simple watch and enjoy these creatures in which God created.

The ideal bird bath would probably weigh no more than 7lbs, just to keep wind from and various storms

that may occur from knocking it over.

Pedestal Bird Baths. These are the most popular kind of bird baths. You can buy them in a variety of different

shapes, sizes, and colors.

This type of bird bath has two pieces that go with it. The pedestal, and the round basin that goes at the top

of it, and holds all of the water inside of it.

There are many other kinds of Bird baths, made from different materials such as concrete, stone, metal,

and resin. With the many inventions that people have come up with to add new features to the bird

baths, there are many different options to add to the baths, to give your yard a more sophisticated look.

These extras include heaters, fountains, water drippers, and mist.

Choose a great location to put your bird bath, like in a nice shaded area, where there are some tree

branches to help cover the birds and protect them from predators, like cats.

Be sure an keep your bird bath(s) clean, according to what area you have them in. If they are somewhere

where there is heavy leaf fall, then you should probably clean it out about once per month. If it rains a lot

where there bird bath will be located, be sure to empty excessive water and leave about 3 inches of water

inside the bird bath bowel.

Adding a bird bath or two in your garden or yard, will just enhance it’s features a lot more by adding a great

touch of wild life, and it will give you a great feel of nature’s beauty of outdoor wildlife.

It will also bring to your yard a sense of peace and relaxation.(468)

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