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Article: The do's and don'ts of cold water boating.(IDEAS FOR SAFE, SMART, AND CLEAN BOATING)
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- BOAT/U.S. Magazine
- Article date:
- January 1, 2007
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Don't let the shorter days and cooler temperatures of winter keep you from getting out on the water. The crisp air and peaceful atmosphere of nearly deserted waterways can make wintertime boating some of the year's best. However, the colder temperatures bring several additional risks to consider before heading out on the water.
Hypothermia can occur after prolonged exposure to cold air or sudden immersion in cold water. Your body loses heat 25-30 times faster in cold water than in air. Many experts say that half of all drowning victims actually die from the fatal effects of cold water rather than water filling their lungs. If a boater falls in the water, there is ...