Catalina Owner's Manual - Chris Craft
Catalina Owner's Manual - Chris Craft
Catalina Owner's Manual - Chris Craft
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Safety and Operations<br />
Emergencies<br />
As the owner/operator of your vessel, you are responsible to know how to react to various emergencies.<br />
This section lists a few of the emergencies you may come across, but is not all-inclusive of the type of incidents<br />
you may encounter.<br />
Medical<br />
Medical emergencies, both major and minor, are rare among boaters, but they do occur, and help is not<br />
always immediately available. Depending upon your situation and circumstances, at least two people<br />
should be CPR certified and have taken a first aid course. Your vessel should also be equipped with a quality<br />
first aid kit.<br />
Some of the major medical emergencies you could encounter consist of, but are not limited to:<br />
• Drowning<br />
• Near drowning<br />
• Hypothermia<br />
• Carbon Monoxide poisoning<br />
• Trauma from falling<br />
Some of the minor emergencies you could encounter consist of, but are not limited to:<br />
• Seasickness<br />
• Heat illness<br />
• Sunburns<br />
• Skin burns (touching hot machinery)<br />
• Minor fall (bruises, tissue injury)<br />
Use caution when swimming where jellyfish are in concentration. Never swim where sewage contamination<br />
exists.<br />
Getting Help<br />
When at sea do not expect to receive help immediately if you have a medical emergency. You must rely<br />
upon yourself and your ability. Be prepared. Obtain and keep aboard, a good, quality book on first aid.<br />
Obtain basic first aid skills. Learning CPR is always a good idea for both sea and shore activities. CPR<br />
courses are available at your local school, hospital or Red Cross.<br />
Being prepared for medical emergencies is always the best course of action to take.<br />
<strong>Chris</strong>-<strong>Craft</strong> 2–21