Family Yachting Safety Guide
Be Safe on the Sunny Seas
Families can have a great time yachting on the coastal side, especially when they purchase the right vessel for their needs. The Evermarine company offers a wide range of Tiara, Bertram, and Azimuth yachts, all of which are family-friendly and perfect for exploring the wonders of the sea. Special features can be added to enhance the experience and ensure everyone’s safety.
Fishing, cruising, and anchoring in a secluded cove are all activities that parents and children can do together. Yachting is an opportunity to make memories, learn about nature, and instill responsibility in children. However, before setting out on their adventure, it is essential for families to take precautions for the safety of everyone onboard. Sources like The Coastal Side blog provide all the information necessary for a safe and fun experience.
As parents, you want to be sure that family fun time is safe. You’ve packed a first aid kit. You’ve checked that the fire extinguisher, marine radio, and horn or other sound-producing device are in good working order. Your charts are up to date.
You’ve made sure each child has a good yellow or orange flotation device that fits and turns the child to float face up. The device has strong straps at waist and crotch and a handle on the collar. You’ve affixed a plastic whistle to the device, and your child has practiced using it.
But did you know that the very sunshine that makes cruising so delightful can be a safety hazard? In the United States, over two million people will get skin cancer this year. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer, and it is the most common cancer for young people between 25 and 29. Over-exposure to the ultraviolet rays in sunlight can cause melanoma. Reflected sunlight from the water around you adds to the exposure.
To protect your family, see that, as much as possible, they wear loose-fitting, light-weight clothing that covers legs and arms. Slather on the sunscreen. Use SPF 15 or higher. Remember that sunscreen dissolves in water, so you’ll need to re-apply it after swimming or sweating heavily. Wear a hat to shade your face and use sunglasses.
It’s recommended that families, and especially children, stay in the shade while the sun is at it’s peak. So, plan activities in the salon or use a sun-shade between ten a.m. and four p.m.
Talk with Evermarine’s experts to learn about features that make yachts more safe for families and children. Call +5073141000, or click here.