Sailing rookie introduction to sailing: it is necessary not only to observe the surrounding environment, but also to prepare correct clothing and equipment, and at the same time to ensure good physical condition and a balanced diet. However, when you are truly sailing in the sea, facing the unknown and challenges, safety issues are particularly important. With this sailing knowledge, let's talk about how to sail safely.

I. Code of Conduct

1. The sea is not only for sailing, but also for those who like yachting, fishing, swimming, surfing, and other water recreation and sports, as well as anyone who lives by ship transportation and fishing. Mutual respect and consideration are important to sailing sailors. This attitude is a basic good quality for all good pilots.

2. Keep your ship in full control.

3. When you see people in need, the boat must go to assist them.

4. Pay attention to swimming and diving areas, stay away from fishing nets, and away from commercial traffic routes.

5. Generally speaking, sailing ships have priority over power boats, but for the sake of politeness and safety, it is best to avoid large power boats in crowded ports.

Second, life jacket

Life jackets, also called personal buoyancy aids, are undoubtedly your most important marine safety equipment. You should wear your life jacket at all times at sea. After getting into the habit, you will find it natural to wear a life jacket. Make sure the life jacket is reliable and fits well so it won't fall off when you fall into the water. Yellow and orange are the most striking colors in the waves.

There are 5 basic types of life jackets:

Type 1 (Maritime)-Designed for the rescue of pilots stranded at sea for a long time. Can protect an unconscious person with their face up and back down.

Type 2 (Nearshore)-Designed for those sailing in the river and in danger if they can be rescued quickly. Can help some people face up and back down. They are slightly less buoyant than Type 1.

Type 3 (buoyancy aid)-Designed for relatively calm inland navigation. This floating suit can help a conscious person float vertically or lean back slightly.

Type 4 (throwable device)-such as a floating mat or life buoy, thrown to a drowning person when dangerous. But these equipment cannot replace life jackets.

Type 5-similar to Type 3, with an additional piece of head protection gear. These devices have only a little buoyancy, and when necessary open the valve or pull the rope to pierce the compressed air bottle to inflate the life jacket.

Never underestimate the value of a life jacket: it may save your life.

Third, the phenomenon of temperature loss and heat stroke

If you wear it improperly, high or low water temperatures can pose a serious threat to you. If the body is cold for a long time, it may lose its temperature. The most common cause of temperature loss is to spend too much time in cold water, or it may be lower temperatures. Prolonged exposure on hot days may cause heat stroke. Drink plenty of water under the scorching sun; when the sun's red flames and breeze can't stand, you can jump into the water and swim to cool down.

Hypothermia symptoms:

1. Shivering and shaking. 2. Judgement declines. 3. Dizziness. 4. Numbness. 5. The mind is gradually blurred. 6. Weakness. 7 Eyes dull.

Treatment of hypothermia:

Move the hypothermia to a warm place and check your pulse and breathing.

Gently take off all wet clothes, wrap with a blanket or cover with dry clothes to gradually warm them up. Do not heat up too fast as this may cause a heart rate disorder.

After you regain consciousness, you can only drink hot water without alcohol or caffeine.

Mild heat stroke symptoms:

1. Cold and pale skin. 2. Sweating. 3, headache. 4, dizzy. 5. Nausea. 6. Collapse.

Treatment of mild heat stroke:

Move the patient to a cool place.

Take off sweat-soaked clothes and untie tight clothes.

Cool off with a cool, wet towel or sheets.

Blow the fan.

Drink half a glass of water (4 ounces; about 115cc) every quarter of an hour.

Severe heat stroke symptoms:

1, skin redness, fever, irritability or dampness. 2. Consciousness is gradually blurred. 3. Extremely high body temperature. 4. A lot of vomiting. 5. The pulse is sharp and weak. Shortness of breath

Severe heat stroke treatment:

Severe heat stroke is life threatening. Anyone with severe heat stroke needs to lower their temperature and contact an emergency doctor immediately. The processing method is as follows:

Move the patient to a cool place.

Cool off with a cool, wet towel or sheets.

Place ice packs on the patient's wrists, ankles, groin, armpits, and neck.

If unconscious, check breathing and pulse immediately. Provide first aid if necessary.

Avoid electric shock

An often overlooked maritime danger is the electrical wires on your head. It is important for you to be familiar with your sailing position and be aware of all electrical dangers. The metal mast can act as a conductor, causing severe electric shock. When setting a rope or untie a rope on board, the crew should check for nearby wires. Be very careful when using electrical tools at the dock, as electricity and water can be very dangerous. In addition, power cables between docks or from shore to island are also dangerous. When the thunderstorm comes, land ashore as soon as possible to save you from danger.

Five, safety equipment

Before every voyage, make sure you have the necessary basic safety equipment on board. Safety equipment varies according to the active waters and navigational conditions, but a common list should include the following:

1.Everyone on the boat is wearing a life jacket

2.There are excess anchor cables

3.Wide-blade scull

4. Drainage equipment

5.Speaker

Compass

Tools such as knives, pliers, screwdrivers, tape measure, etc.

8.First aid kit

9.Ample water

Always check your safety equipment before and after the voyage.

Sixth, crew first aid

Although accidents are rare when sailing, it is also good to help people in need of first aid. Attending CPR courses on first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation will increase your safety factor and also your ability to help others.

Sailing is a very safe sport. The above points seem to pay more attention to at the beginning, but as time goes by and experience increases, they will become a natural part of your sailing.

Communication

The sound of waves, wind, and rudders can make communication at sea very difficult. Sign language should be used in noisy environments. The most commonly used basic signals are: "safe position", "closer", "decelerate", "sail up", "sail down", "I need help", "I'm fine", etc.