Boating Safety Tips, Tricks & Thoughts from Captnmike

Small Boat Marine First Aid Kits

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

Every boat should have a properly stocked First Aid Kit that is appropriate for the boating activities that you do.  Factors include; the area you are boating in (how far or how long will it take medical help to arrive), how many crew on board, the first aid skills of you and your crew and the type of activities you do.

I think every boater that is close to help should have at least 30 minutes of First Aid Skills.  Boaters that are in more remote areas should have higher skills and a more complete First Aid Kit.  What do I mean by 30 minutes of skill?  The ability to treat and stabilize a person for at least 30 minutes that has been injured NOT a First Aid Class that only lasts 30 minutes.  Remember if you are home and medical help is needed a call to 911 will probably have and EMT at your door in 5 to 10 minutes.  On the water you are a lot farther from help.  The Coast Guard, Harbor Patrol, Sheriffs Department and other on the water marine patrols are spread a lot thinner than your local fire departments and thus have farther to travel.

The contents of a Small Boat First Aid Kit and a Personal Marine Duffel First Aid Kit that I have put together are listed below.

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