(1) One of the biggest mistakes boaters make is misjudging weather conditions. Often they look out and see calm water and become complacent with respect to safety.
(2) United States Coast Guard prescribes that certain equipment be inventoried on every boat. The number of devices mandated is determined by the size of the boat and how it is powered. States may also have requirements that go above and beyond those of the USCG.
(3) Weather can be a dangerous impediment to a safe trip out on the water.
(4) There are always on hand enough personal flotation devices (PFD) for everybody on board the vessel. These are more commonly known as life jackets or life preservers. They serve to assist the user, whether conscious or unconscious to stay afloat in the water maintaining their heads above the water.
(5) You will also need to keep on hand a wide variety of safety devices. Be sure to have flotation devices that can be tossed into the water. Sound making equipment, such as horns or whistles, can be used to communicate distress. Visual distress signals are also vital. Having flares onboard can attract the attention of rescuers that sound signals might not have otherwise reached. Do not forget to equip your boat with fire extinguishers.
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