High surf and hazardous weather advisories were in effect for hazardous sea conditions throughout most of December.
Published: January, 2007
During times of these winter weather conditions, the US Coast Guard urges sailors and boaters to take actions that ensure their own safety, the safety of others in the vessel and on the water. The following measures should be employed at all times, especially during heavy weather:
• Wear life jackets, especially during heavy weather conditions. By law, mariners are required to carry a life vest for everyone on board.
• Use marine band radios instead of commercial cell phones, which have limited coverage and are unreliable when out of sight of land.
• Inspect all emergency signaling, communications and navigation equipment to ensure good working condition prior to going underway.
• Leave a float plan with someone on shore detailing the vessel’s route and estimated departure and arrival times.
Tips provided by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Check sailing weather at http://windandtides.com/
