EMERGENCY STATION BILL
MAN OVERBOARD
Prevention:
Wear harness at all times when above decks
Move forward on the windward side and move cautiously.
Use the head below.
1. Yell "MAN OVERBOARD" to alert the entire vessel
2. One person POINTS TO VICTIM, never taking eyes off them.
3. DEPLOY LIFE SLING OR LIFE BUOY.
4. HIT MOB, ENTER ON GPS.
5. NOTE BOAT'S HEADING, BRING BOAT IN A CIRCLE through the eye of the wind, back winding the jib. Continue
circling until Lifesling reaches victim.
6. STOP THE BOAT by furling the jib and dropping the mainsail. CHECK FOR LINES in the water.
7. PULL VICTIM TO SWIM LADDER AND ASSIST ABOARD. Be very gentle with person in cold water situations where
hypothermia may exist.
FIRE EMERGENCY
1. ALERT EVERYONE ON BOARD BY LOUDLY SHOUTING "FIRE!!!"
2. Attempt to EXTINGUISH FIRE IMMEDIATELY.
3. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE LOCATED:
A. Behind the companionway ladder
B. Under the chart table
C. Starboard side bulkhead shelf above books.
4. ENGINE ROOM: Turn off engine immediately.
ABANDON SHIP EMERGENCY
1. SOUND ALARM LOUDLY TO WAKE EVERYONE.
2. HEAVE TO.
3. DON LIFE JACKETS located in your locker or under your bunk.
4. DO EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO SAVE THE BOAT.
5. THE CAPTAIN MAKES DECISION TO ABANDON SHIP.
CREW 1: Damage Control
CREW 2: Issue MAYDAY from VHF radio, NOTE POSITION FROM GPS.
CREW 3: LAUNCH DINGHY
CREW 4: Pass ABANDON SHIP BAG to life raft. Collect lifejackets, handheld VHF radio, flashlights, blankets,
first aid kit, food and water, and hand-held GPS.
6. NEVER ABANDON A FLOATING VESSEL FOR A LIFE RAFT.
STANDING ORDERS
WAKE OR CALL Captain IF:
• You see any lights, ships or objects
• You notice approaching weather; lightning or low, dark clouds to windward
• Increase in wind speed or change in direction
• Unidentifiable sounds
IF IN DOUBT, ANYTIME FOR ANY REASON
The captain who knows that he/she will be awakened by the crew for these or any reason ALWAYS sleeps better!
WATCH ORDERS
DUTIES OF THE PERSONS ON WATCH, DAY OR NIGHT
• Be on deck with harness on ready to go five minutes early.
• Before assuming the watch, make sure that you understand the watch orders and sail plan.
• You are the eyes of the ship and it is essential to maintain a vigilant 360% lookout at least twice every 10 minutes.
• The watch person who is not steering is responsible for looking astern and making log entries.
• Constantly monitor sail trim, wind shifts or increases and approaching weather.
• Organize sail changes and maneuvers with all crew on deck.
• Check engine gauges every 10 minutes when motoring
• On the hour check that the head is not overflowing, that valves are closed and bilge is not filling.
UNDERSTAND AND OBEY STANDING AND WATCH ORDERS.
END OF WATCH DUTIES:
• Pass on any pertinent information to the relieving watch. Don't leave surprises.
• Fill out log book and plot position on chart.
• Check that all lines in cockpit are neatly coiled and that no lines are in the water.
END OF A SAIL PROCEDURE:
• Coil lines, hang sheets and halyards.
• Furl headsail and put mainsail cover on.
• Stow binoculars and navigation equipment.
• Plot GPS position on chart.
• Launch tender and mount outboard motor.
• Captain decides If it is necessary for one crew to remain on board as anchor watch.
• Go for a swim, check the anchor, RELAX!
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