Spending time with friends and family on the water can be some of best and most memorable experiences. We at BBI want to help make this statement true for all, from the beginner to the novice mariner. Confidence and experience come hand in hand from training. At BBI Captain Fitzgerald has the experience and techniques to make you a proficient and prudent mariner who knows how to handle the most basic to complex situations we will encounter in every day boating, to the unforeseen emergency casualty that at one point will happen to all of us. Knowledge ,confidence, preparedness and knowing your limitations will help keep you and your love ones safe on your outings. I would love to share all my experience and knowledge with you and yours. Patience, understanding and fun is what BBI is all about, but the serious side is making sure you , family and friends have the confidence and know how to get underway and back to homeport safely as possible.
( Damage control tip)
If taking on water , is water cold or warm?
Try to avoid going below decks on a flooding vessel, especially if battery's are present and submerged.
Start bilge pumps and emergency procedures
Cold water could mean open communication with the sea.
Warm water: could be a sign of a worn or broken hose off our main engine. If water is warm shutting down the engine should slow or stop the flooding.
Cold water: plug the hole with blanket, extra life jacket or any thing that will slow the flooding. TRUPLUG is a great option.
Continue MayDay call Via Channel 16 VHF/ 911 Cell ph
