WATER RESCUE KITS
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Water Rescue Kits - Essential for Any Pilot or Boater
Every pilot and boater should have a water rescue kit on board at all times. Why? Because you never know when you may need it. A water rescue kit is essentially a portable emergency kit that contains everything you need to survive if you find yourself in the water.
Items that are typically included in a water rescue kit are:
-A life jacket or vest
-Rope
-Space blanket
-Rescue Stick
-Throw Bag
Of course, the specific items included in your water rescue kit will depend on the type of aircraft or boat you are piloting or sailing as well as the area in which you are flying or sailing. If you're boating in an area with lots of rocky coastlines, you might want to include a pair of gloves and a tow line in your kit. Making sure your water rescue kit is tailored to your specific needs ensures your stronger chances of survival in a variety of emergencies.
Why You Need a Water Rescue Kit onboard
Every pilot and boater should have a water rescue kit on board at all times. Why? Because you never know when you may need it. A water rescue kit is essentially a portable emergency kit that contains everything you need to survive if you find yourself in the water.
Imagine this scenario: You're out for a day of flying or sailing and suddenly, your engine fails. You lose control of your aircraft or boat and end up crashing into the water. If you don't have a water rescue kit onboard, chances, it could mean the difference between life and death.
Man overboard (MOB) is a very common occurrence with recreational boating. And if the current is strong or the person is not a very good swimmer, a rescue kit is an essential life-saving tool.
How to Use Water Rescue Kits
Your water rescue kits are guaranteed to come with instructions, however, it is always best to be familiar with this equipment before you head out on your boat or plane. This is because water rescue scenarios are usually high-stress and intense situations. Oftentimes, the instructions begin to look like a blur while you are trying to rescue a MOB. It is crucial to know exactly how to operate this equipment and how best to act in order to save someone's life or instruct others.
Below are some basic instructions on how to deploy a water rescue kit (Instructions may vary based on the manufacturer):
Call for Assistance or Backup: Don't rescue alone!
Protect Yourself: Don the Inflatable PFD in order to protect yourself in case of accidental immersion.
Stabilize the Victim: Throw the Rescue StickTM to the victim. The device Automatically inflates when immersed in water.
Retrieve the Victim: Loosen the drawstring, and open buckle, Hold the top of the bag in your dominant hand and the end of the rope in the other Throw the bag directly at the victim. Once the victim has a hold on the rope, slowly pull to safety
Buy Today, Save Lives Tomorrow
Don't wait until it's too late—put together your own personal water rescue kit today! It could save your life tomorrow.
As any pilot or boater knows, safety is of paramount importance when flying or sailing. That's why it's so important to have a water rescue kit onboard at all times. A water rescue kit is essentially a portable emergency kit that contains everything you need to survive if you find yourself in the water—and as we all know, anything can happen when we're out on the open sea (or sky). So don't wait until it's too late—put together your own personal water rescue kit today! It could save your life tomorrow.
AVI Liferaft Store Brands:
We proudly carry Mustang Survival Kits, as well as Switlik Tech Floats.
These are industry leaders in water rescue safety and come with everything you need to keep you and your passengers safe.
Mustang Survival Kits include PFD, 75' Rope, and One Rescue Stick in an easy-to-carry case.
The SwitlikTechfloat is an all-in-one unit that can be conveniently stored at the helm of a small boat or strategically placed in several locations on larger yachts. Its lightweight design and football-like shape allow you to easily throw.