U.S. Coast Guard boarding officers recommend boaters carry certain items to better enable them to safely operate their vessels, and if needed to signal for help. A lifejacket for each person on board a vessel is required by law, but several other items can also greatly improve the odds of your survival in the event of a distress situation. Charts of your intended route aid navigation and allow you to avoid hazards, a first aid kit can be used to treat minor injuries, a VHF-FM radio, cellphone, whistle, and strobe light can be used to signal others, and a waterproof storage bag will protect valuables and those items that cannot get wet. Finally, a bottle of water will keep you hydrated and help avoid heat-related injuries. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Phillip Null/Released)
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