Grupo Mayan Resorts: Boat Safety
March 9th, 2009
The luxurious Grupo Mayan resorts offer guests a wonderful tropical holiday. Many of our guests are avid boaters. The Grupo Mayan water sports staff offers the following advice on boating safety for our guests.
The Grupo Mayan pros suggest that the safety of your boat be determined before you take it out on the sea or the lake. It is important to make sure the boat is in good shape and is seaworthy. It is important to keep a maintained, even when not in use, so it will be ready to go when you are.
If the boat requires work or modifications it should always be done by professionals. This will help ensure that the parts used are in working order say the Grupo Mayan water sports pros. The engine of the boat, just like a car engine, must also be maintained. Keeping your boats engine serviced will make sure it performs at its best.
Before leaving shore you will want to make note of any problems and fix the ones that must be in working order. Make sure the steering works, say the Grupo Mayan water sports pros, and all electrical and mechanical pieces are in working order.
After you have checked the boat to determine if it is in working order you must make sure you have the proper equipment. Different countries and states require different forms of boating safety equipment. A good basic rule is to have a Coast Guard certified life vest for everyone on the boat, a radio in working order, a horn or canned horn for emergencies, and extra food and water for emergencies.
The Grupo Mayan experts urge you to always have a working radio on your boat. With the radio you can notify help in an emergency situation. A radio will also let you check weather updates when you are on the water.
A GPS is also a great piece of equipment to have on a boat. It will help you navigate and let you know where in the water you are. This is often difficult with no landmarks. With a GPS you can give the Coast Guard your exact location in an emergency.
Every country and state has its own boating laws. You must familiarize yourself with the local laws before you take a boat out on the water. Many places require you to have a boating license. Applying for your boating license will involve taking a short test on local boating laws.
If you your boat has an engine or any other electrical or mechanical devices you will need a fire extinguisher. In case of a fire, say the Grupo Mayan water sports pros, you can put the flames out immediately.
One last bit of advice from the Grupo Mayan water sports experts is to have a backup plan. If you are on a boat with a motor make sure you have paddles. If your motor breaks down while you are on the water you will hopefully be able to use these to get safely back to shore.