BCM0211

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Boat Capsizing

• BCM-02-11

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41 UTB

• The 41 UTB is not a surf boat and will not
  recover from a roll over.
• All exits are upside down after capsizing
• Egress Routes
• Head Escape Hatch
• Cabin Windows
• Cabin Door

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Exit Procedure

• There will be an air pocket under the coxswain
  flat.
• Remove PFDs to exit the boat.
• Tie a line to PFDs to pull them out after exit.
• Best swimmer exits first, carrying a line for the
  others to follow.

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Procedure (II)

• First swimmer should tap on the hull to signal
  the next swimmer.
• The poorest swimmer should exit second.
• Followed by the good swimmers.
• Stay with the crew and the boat.

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Alongside a Capsized Boat

• Board the life raft if available.
• Climb on top of the boat.
• If the boat sinks or is a danger, hold the
  largest floating object.
• Do not swim to shore.
• Swimming and excessive movement may quicken
  hypothermia.

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Stay with the Boat

• Do not panic.
• There is a better chance of finding a boat than
  one single person.
• Stay together.
• Use HELP position to keep warm.
• Keep all survival gear you can find.