When heading out to sea, it’s crucial to know all the safety protocols to keep your family, friends, and yourself safe. While owning a yacht is a great feeling, it’s a huge responsibility too. When it comes to a yacht, there are many aspects of safety you need to take care of.
Here’s our guide to help you and your guests stay safe while at sea:
Water sport safety
Participating in watersports is one of the most enjoyable aspects of boating. It’s a great way to learn a new skill and bond with your guests. When using these towables, always make sure you have the right life jacket on. Have a designated person onboard to look out for the safety of people in the water. If they’re not on the yacht with you, they’ll require a pair of binoculars to keep an eye out for everyone’s safety. Communicate essential hand signals to your guests such as a thumbs up to go faster, thumbs down to request a slower speed, or a pat on the head as a signal to return to the yacht.
Weather preparedness
It’s essential to know the telltale signs of bad weather. Always be on the lookout for flat clouds that are getting lower, dark clouds, a sudden drop in temperature, and a halo around the sun or moon. A change in wind direction, flashes on the horizon, or any radio information of bad weather nearby are things you should keep an eye on. Never take chances with bad weather and turn back for the shore the moment you notice these signs.
Having children onboard
Yachting is an amazing experience for children, helping them become passionate about boats, fishing, water sports, etc. While it’s an unforgettable experience for the little ones, you need to focus more on safety with children onboard.
Children don’t have the ability to tough it out and may not know what to do in times of emergency, so it’s best to keep them warm, dry, and well-fed while onboard. Pack all the essentials for the children, including an overnight bag even if your boat trip is only for a few hours. Keep important medication in case they develop a fever, catch a cold, or experience stomach pain. Make sure you pack band-aids and alcohol swabs to address any injuries if they fall and get hurt. Keeping life jackets that are designed for children is a safety essential to keep on your yacht at all times.
Whether you’re looking to buy a luxury yacht in Cabo or you require a yacht charter, get in touch with Cabo Yacht World. We have been in this industry in Cabo for many years now and have an amazing fleet of the best yachts on offer for clients. Our yachts are well-maintained and we also provide luxury transportation for our guests. Guests in the U.S. and Canada can get in touch with us at 011 521 624 168 9544.