In the event that a boating emergency strikes, how prepared are you to take control of the situation? The following are the most common boating emergencies you should be prepared for before hitting the water:

Your anchor is stuck. Unfortunately, this boating emergency can happen often and can be a costly expense. In order to prevent this from happening to you, it is advised that you either set up a trip line or install a device like an Anchor Rescue.

Your propeller catches a line. This is another costly and unfortunate emergency. Typically when your propeller catches a line, you engine will stall, creating a potential emergency, especially when you lose power and steerage at the worst times. Be sure to have the right gear on board in order to help you with an emergency such as this one.

You get stuck in a storm. Mother Nature can strike at any time, sometimes without warning. In the event that you are stuck in a potentially dangerous storm, it is critical to apply your boating knowledge in order to prevent your boat from capsizing or from your passengers falling overboard. Always keep an eye to the sky and know the weather forecast before taking your boat out on the water.

One of your passengers falls overboard. These emergencies are not only common, but are also unpreventable at times. In the event that one of your passengers falls overboard, be sure to know in advance what to do, as well as ensure that you have the right safety equipment onboard.

Even though the boating emergencies are common, they are rare in occurance. While some emergencies cannot be prevented, it is always best to stay up to date on the best safety practices, as well as receive annual training to ensure you are well prepared.

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