Personal Watercraft Insurance, Boating and Storms, Helpful Tips
Do you know what to do if you are further from shore than you’d like to be and encounter storm conditions? Here are some helpful tips from our boat and yacht insurance company:
* Before you do anything else, ensure that every person on board is wearing a life jacket or PFD.
* Secure everything – close hatches and ports.
* Ensure passengers are safe, especially children, pets, and vulnerable adults, either below deck or low in the boat near the center.
* Proceed slowly and cautiously to the nearest safe shore, watching for debris in the water and lightning. Be ready to sound fog warnings if necessary.
* If lightning starts and you are not safely sheltered, make sure everyone stays away from metal and keeps low in the middle of the vessel; and don’t forget to check that all electrical devices are off.
