CSBC Boating Tips

It's Halloween this weekend...and you just don't know who you may see out on the water this weekend. Here are a few tips from BetterBoater to stay safe if you are venturing out on the water this weekend. #coldwaterawareness #boatingknowledge #safeboating #enjoyboating #lifejackets

1-10-1these are the numbers that are promoted to be very important to remember in case of accidental cold water immersion and how to reduce your risk of hypothermia. So what does the first 1 mean in the cold water 1-10-1 rule? The first 1 in the 1-10-1 rule represents 1 minute and the Sudden Cold Shock response you would experience. This response usually lasts for about 1 minute. If you accidently fall into cold water, the first thing that will happen is you will take a few ...deep gasps. That is because of the shock and surprise of falling in. After the first few gasps, you will start to hyperventilate; breathing deeply and really fast for about a minute. This is a natural reaction of your body. It will last about one minute and will go away on its own as your body gets used to the cold water. During this one minute your goal is to keep your head above the water and keep breathing, while you wait to get your breathing under control. Wearing your lifejacket will keep your head above water during this one minute long cold shock period so you can concentrate on breathing and staying afloat. If your head was below the water, those gasps could drown you. Visit enjoyboating.ca to learn more about cold water awareness and how to stay safe when you are out on the water this fall. Stay tune to next week to find out what the other numbers mean. #enjoyboating #safeboating #boatingtips #boatingsafety #boatingknowledge #boatingfun #knowbeforeyougo #beprepared #CSBC #lifejackets #wearit #stretchingtheseason #fallboating #coldwatersurvival #coldwaterawareness #1-10-1 #reducetherisk #hypothermia

The October newsletter is now available. The CSBC relies on the hard work and commitment of our volunteers, directors and other partners to facilitate the operation of our organization and to deliver our safety programs and events. The annual Volunteer Recognition Award winners were announced by CSBC Chair Joe Gatfield at the CSBC virtual Board meeting on October 8. See the list of this year’s winners. This issue also includes a recap on the successful virtual Symposium. All ...the presentations are now available for you to check out on the CSBC website Learn more on the new lifeboat and SAR station in Twillingate, NF. Have you participated in the Transport Canada survey yet? Read more about this and access the link to take the survey yourself! Also in this issue: see the Boats We Love, an ongoing series of boats that the Directors and project leaders love. ENG link: https://conta.cc/34gRpRK FRE link: https://conta.cc/35gJBif #csbc #boatingsafety #boatingtips #safeboating #knowbeforeyougo #boatnotesapp

Great message from one of our partners, the OPP. Fall boating does offer spectacular vistas to see, but ensure you are prepared. Understand the risk of cold water immersion and always wear your lifejacket. #enjoyboating #safeboating #boatingtips #boatingsafety #boatingknowledge #boatingfun #knowbeforeyougo #beprepared #CSBC #lifejackets #wearit #stretchingtheseason #fallboating #coldwatersurvival #coldwaterawareness #1-10-1 #reducetherisk #hypothermia

Do you know what the important numbers are to remember for cold water awareness? 1-10-1 are the important numbers to remember!! And do you know how to prepare to reduce your risk of hypothermia in case you fall into the cold water?... When out in your boat on cold water, the best scenario to stay safe is to reduce or prevent the risk that you will fall overboard and into the water. This can be as simple as making sure not to overload your boat and avoiding situations where you may fall overboard. Be prepared as a "just in case" you do fall in by wearing layers of clothing for added thermal protection or wear a floater jacket and pant set or a one-piece survival suit for better thermal protection. Most importantly make sure that everyone on your boat is wearing a Canadian government approved lifejacket or PFD. Remember that without thermal protection you can lose body heat 25 times faster in water than in air with similar temperatures and that can be increased by a factor of up to 10 with movement like swimming or moving water. Being prepared and wearing your lifejacket will increase your chances of survival if you accidentally end up in the cold water. Visit enjoyboating.ca to learn more about cold water awareness and how to stay safe when you are out on the water this fall. Stay tuned as next week we look at what each number in the 1-10-1 Rule represent. #enjoyboating #safeboating #boatingtips #boatingsafety #boatingknowledge #boatingfun #knowbeforeyougo #beprepared #CSBC #lifejackets #wearit #stretchingtheseason #fallboating #coldwatersurvival #coldwaterawareness #1-10-1 #reducetherisk #hypothermia