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A passenger is dizzy, nauseated and sweating heavily on a hot day. What should you do first?

Move them to a cooler, shaded spot and get help if needed.

  1. Give them an energy drink
  2. Move them to a cooler, shaded spot ✔
  3. Have them swim laps to cool off

Why: Those are signs of overheating, which can lead to heat exhaustion and heatstroke. NASBLA says to move the person somewhere cooler and seek medical attention if needed. Bring plenty of water for everyone.

Huh, didn't know that: NASBLA warns fatigue from environmental stressors, boat motion, vibration and noise can impair judgment and slow reaction time.

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Why did the ice pop take a boat ride? It needed to chill out.
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Sources

  1. NASBLA ESP TR 103-2022, Technical Report: Basic Boating Knowledge Core + Plus Power https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASBLA/76594a34-f3a1-4916-95ac-1e9c872170cc/UploadedImages/education/national-education-standards/ESP_TR_ESP_103_Core_Plus_Power_2022_06_01FINAL.pdf
  2. NASBLA ESP TR 103-2022, Technical Report: Basic Boating Knowledge Core + Plus Power https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASBLA/76594a34-f3a1-4916-95ac-1e9c872170cc/UploadedImages/education/national-education-standards/ESP_TR_ESP_103_Core_Plus_Power_2022_06_01FINAL.pdf

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