California?s Post Insurance Services, Inc. Provide Boating Safety Tips for a Safe and Fun-Filled Outing
Local California insurance agency, Post Insurance Services, Inc., wants residents to be safe on the water this summer.
Torrance, CA (PRWEB) August 10, 2011
Boat and watercraft safety can not only save one?s life, but will create a safer environment for other boaters on the water. Regardless of experience level, it is always a good idea to refresh one?s memory regarding boat safety tips.
When it comes to boat safety, it is always a good idea to create a safety checklist to go over pre-departure, ensuring that everything is in order before heading off shore. Post Insurance Services, Inc., your Captain for insurance in California, can keep residents? boats and personal watercraft safe with effective coverage solutions, but below are a few additional tips that one can employ to gurantee all are secure while out on the water. Follow these five simple tips before departing:
1. Check the weather. Assess weather conditions before heading out but if you notice an abrupt change in the weather, play it safe and get off the water.
2. Designate a skipper. There should always be at least one other person that can operate the boat or is familiar with handling the boat should the captain be injured or incapacitated in any way.
3. Develop a float plan. Inform someone, a family member or staff at your marina, where you are going and how long you plan to be out. Also, alert marina staff to the type of communication equipment you have onboard.
4. Use proper lifejackets. A lifejacket can save someone?s life if they are suddenly thrown overboard. Every passenger onboard should have a lifejacket that fits properly.
5. Go through a pre-departure checklist. Every captain should have a pre-departure checklist they go through. This will ensure that you don?t miss any steps before you depart. This can include checking supplies, vessel safety checks and making sure you have everything you need before you get out on the water.
As the captain of the boat, avoid alcohol while operating any watercraft. Just as an operator would not drink and drive a car, one should never consume alcohol while operating or before operating a piece of watercraft. Also, determine the swimming ability of the passengers aboard before you depart. If anyone goes overboard, it?s important to be aware of whether or not they know how to swim; and have a way to rescue them immediately.
Besides taking the necessary steps to increase the safety of guests aboard, consider securing a comprehensive California watercraft insurance policy. An inclusive plan can provide medical payments coverage, physical damage coverage, as well as liability coverage. Post Insurance Services, Inc. encourages boaters ? both new and veteran ? to make safety and security a top priority before leaving shore.
About Post Insurance Services, Inc:
Founded in 1954, Post Insurance Services, Inc. is a full-service CA insurance agency that provides property, liability, auto and workers? compensation insurance for homeowners and businesses, specializing in unique coverage options for construction, manufacturing and technology, high tech, bio sciences, and high net worth clients. The second generation company is one of the largest family-owned independent agencies in the region. For more information about Post Insurance Services, Inc. or a free California insurance quote visit the agency?s Virtual Insurance Office online via http://www.postinsurance.com or call 1-800-262-9998.
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