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Location: Home of the 2016 World Series Champion Cubs | I'd strongly suggest everyone that fishes in your boat conduct a man over board drill. When I started sailing Lake Michigan our protocol was to spend an afternoon doing just that. Once water temps allow, each crew member while fully dressed with pfd, boots and rain gear for early or late season conditions (ie cold) goes over board. Not many people have ever experienced this. It's not what most would expect. You'll quickly see where practice drills are a great benefit under controlled conditions. Does your 5 year old know what to do if you get thrown over board and it's just the two of you? Teach them what/where you're kill switch is. Can they call for help on vhf radio? Think of it as teaching your kids to call 911 for home emergencies.I go through emergency equip with all first times too kind of like the airplane flotation device routine that most people seem to be"bothered" by.
Edited by KARLOUTDOORS 3/20/2016 11:54 AM
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