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A lookout is a person who is stationed in the bow or high on the mast of a boat for the purpose of looking out to sea and warning those aboard about hazards, such as other boats, shoals, land, icebergs, etc. The lookout’s job can be difficult because he needs to balance his need for safety with his need to keep watch. There are many times when you will find yourself needing a lookout on your boat- here are some examples:
1) If there is fog
2) You want someone else in charge if you have an emergency that prevents you from being at the helm
3) You’re navigating near shoreline rocks or shallow waters where it may be hard to see what’s ahead
Content: A lookout is a person who is stationed in the bow or high on the mast of a boat for the purpose of looking out to sea and warning those aboard about hazards, such as other boats, shoals, land, icebergs. The lookout’s job can be difficult because he needs to balance his need for safety with his need to keep watch. There are many times when you will find yourself needing a lookout on your boat- here are some examples:
· If there is fog
· You want someone else in charge if you have an emergency that prevents you from being at the helm
· You’re navigating near shoreline rocks or shallow waters where it may be hard to see what’s ahead
· You’re in rough seas and want someone to help keep your boat steady
· Your boat is small or can’t accommodate a lookout on deck (e.g., sailboat)
Tips for selecting the appropriate person for this job: If you are going to be at the helm when it’s not necessary, put one of your mates up high so he has an unobstructed view ahead; if you have multiple people available choose one who knows what they’re doing- not just somebody that volunteers because he thinks it will be fun! Always make sure whoever is acting as lookout wears some kind of life jacket, even if there’s no chance of being thrown overboard. The best type would be something inflatable that can be quickly deployed.
Key Points: – Keep the lookout in a high position so he has an unobstructed view ahead
Make sure whoever is acting as lookout wears some kind of life jacket, even if there’s no chance of being thrown overboard. The best type would be something inflatable that can be quickly deployed
Always make sure to pick somebody who knows what they’re doing and isn’t just volunteering because it will seem like fun!
Keep the lookout in a high position so he has an unobstructed view ahead
The Lookout: When do you need one? Whenever there’s any possibility for water on board. This includes when someone falls into the ocean or waves hit your boat from another vessel. But don’t forget, this person needs to know how to use the equipment properly–that means not only knowing all the potential dangers, but also being able to deploy the life jacket and properly use all safety gear
-Make sure whoever is acting as lookout wears some kind of life jacket, even if there’s no chance of being thrown overboard. The best type would be something inflatable that can be quickly deployed
*Before you set out on your adventure make it a point to train everyone in what they need do when a situation arises. Nowadays many boats have an emergency position indicating radio beacon or EPIRB which will send signals for help so this may take away from having someone act as lookouts at times. This could save money depending on where you are boating.
Pair up so that one person is always looking out for others on the boat, even if they’re not in charge of being a lookout
*If you go kayaking make sure to have someone act as a look out. Because kayaks can capsize and fall over easily it’s important to know when there may be danger coming your way. This could mean having someone on either side or at the back end where steering will take place–someone who can signal what direction an object is approaching from (so that course corrections can happen). If you’re alone then this means looking around 360 degrees every few seconds or whenever something catches your attention
In addition: if anything suspicious happens like seeing another boat that is much smaller than yours you should be aware of it. This could mean they might have a weapons or their intentions are not good
Have an emergency plan for what to do in case something does happen while on the water (like if your boat capsizes). For example, life jackets can help save lives and ensure safety during emergencies like this
*Having at least one other person with you when boating will increase chances for survival. If someone gets injured then there’s no need to worry because all people involved know how to call 911 as well as what specific details they need to tell them: date, time, location etc.. That way rescue teams can act accordingly
Follow basic guidelines such as not drinking alcohol or operating any other type of machinery while on the water.
Check your boating equipment before getting out there to make sure everything is in working order and all safety gear is available for use. You don’t want anything unexpected to happen when you least expect it because then a lookout could be lifesaving
*Have different routes mapped out ahead of time and study them so that you know what landmarks are around, as well as potential hazards like rocks or debris. This will help you stay safe during navigation and allow for an uninterrupted trip with no worries about taking a wrong turn
Be aware of weather conditions such as extreme heat or cold, windy days etc.. These can cause harm if not taken seriously and put into consideration before getting underway
Check the weather forecast and make sure to pack accordingly
Observe your surroundings at all times in order to be aware of any potential dangers, such as a water hazard or an oncoming vessel. Be prepared for heavy traffic and don’t let yourself get distracted by something like fishing or taking pictures. Stay alert! Always keep an eye out for other vessels coming towards you so that you can maneuver away from them when necessary. This will help avoid collisions which could lead to injury, capsized boats, etc..
*If there are people onboard with medical problems (especially diabetes), have someone who knows CPR closeby just incase anything should happen while you’re outside of port . -If you’re in a densely populated area, avoid throwing anything overboard if possible. This includes garbage and fish remains from your catch that might attract unwanted attention to the boat or yourself *Be aware of any type of fishing gear obstructions on deck such as rope, netting, buoys etc. Make sure all lines are properly secured so they don’t tangle up with anyone else’s lines or get caught around someone’s leg while swimming near the edge of the boat. Stay away from anchor chains too! Anchor chains can be slippery when wet and people have been injured by them because they slipped off -Inform others onboard about what rules you will enforce during lookout duty: “No going outside without
