- Consider local weather and tidal forecasts.
- Always advise someone of where you plan to sail and when you expect to return.
- Wear clothing that suits the conditions.
- Wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket with a whistle attached.
- In hot, sunny, humid conditions, drink plenty of water.
- Check your equipment for signs of damage or fatigue.
- Sail with a buddy.
- When the winds are offshore, sail no more.
- Cold can kill. The first time you shiver, return to shore and warm up.
- Always stay with your board--never try to swim ashore.
- Before Launching...
- Double check your gear.
- Be wary of dark clouds on the horizon--storms strike fast
- If in doubt, don't go out.
- A smart sailor will always try to take the safest course of action before rescue is the only way out.
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