Safety rules

GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR FISHING EXPEDITIONS.

Fishing is often combined with the use of water equipment. We often use the boat in various weather conditions and in unusual water areas due to underwater boulders and rocks. For the sake of your safety, we provide several recommendations and tips, the observance of which is necessary for a successful trip.

1. It is mandatory to use buoyancy vests.

Each boat has a set of buoyancy vests. If participants go out on the water without wearing life jackets, they do so at their own risk.

2. It is forbidden to sail a boat while under the influence of alcohol.

Boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited by law and may result in serious consequences.

3. Check the weather forecast before sailing.

In case of strong winds, it is recommended to fish in quiet, quiet places close to the marina.
Always bear in mind the possibility of weather deterioration.
In many places around the world, the weather can change dramatically in just a few minutes.
Every angler should observe any phenomena indicating an impending weather breakdown, e.g. a strong wind, an approaching cloud of fog, an approaching downpour.
After detecting an approaching threat, immediately start the engine and return to the base.
When the wave is high, you should swim with the wave, against the wave or diagonally against the wave. Never sideways to a wave, even at the cost of making up a lot of distance.
The speed should always be adjusted to the weather conditions so that water does not flow into the boat when in contact with high waves.

4. Never sail alone.

Never sail alone on a boat. This can even pose a serious threat to life.
Generally, it is safest to sail in a group with several boats in sight.

5. Watch out for underwater obstacles.

In many fishing grounds around the world, there are numerous stony shallows and underwater boulders. They pose a serious threat to floating units. In some cases they are marked with buoys or poles, but the vast majority of these obstacles are invisible. Therefore, without a thorough survey of the water, you should avoid reaching higher speeds. If you enter an area of shallows and boulders, designate a person at the bow of the boat to monitor the water. In the event of damage to the boat, propeller or engine, the costs are borne by the person operating the boat at that time. Remember this, because damage refunds are respected all over the world.

6. If someone falls overboard, don’t panic.

If one of the anglers falls overboard, the person remaining in the boat should act as follows:

Try to maintain eye contact with the person who fell out at all times.
Immediately put the boat in neutral and turn the boat so that the propeller does not pose a threat to survivors.
After determining the person’s position, make a turn and swim from the leeward side to the survivor.
Put the boat in neutral and help your friend get back into the boat.

7. Keep your boat tidy.

Lures lying loose all over the boat can cause injuries if you lose your balance on a high wave.
Bags placed carelessly and the mooring rope not rolled up properly may cause bruises and falls from the boat.

8. Before sailing, check:

Is the engine operational?
Is there adequate fuel supply?
Whether the navigation devices have properly charged batteries.
Did you take a working and charged cell phone (hidden in a waterproof bag) to contact a base resident or call for help in emergency situations? E.g. engine failure, lack of fuel, etc.
In critical situations, you can call for international help by calling the emergency number 112.
Is there a first aid kit on the boat? Sometimes you can get injured while landing and unhooking fish. Plasters, bandages, gauze and bandages will help control sometimes heavy bleeding.

Moreover, when fishing, we use very sharp objects, such as hooks and bait trebles. Their accidental insertion into the body may result in serious injuries (if the hook with a barb gets stuck in the body, do not remove it yourself, but seek medical advice as soon as possible).

We hope that following the above rules and recommendations will reduce the risk of possible threats to a minimum.