Safety Tips for Sailing Vacations - Chartering with Babies

Your husband wants to charter this year in theand after sun cream
Caribbean, your children are dreaming of jumpingSun-proof swimming suit, hats (bring a few in
in the water but you are scrared to bring thecase it flies away), sunglasses
baby. Don't be when chartering a catamaran!Small swimming pool to fit in the cockpit on the
First think safety:shade or a plastic bath (may be able to buy it
1. Life Jacket:locally)
Foam floation collar and heavy duty grab strapPack and Play for the naps and if you need to
Through-the-leg adjustable safety strap forleave the baby to help to manoever the boat you
securityknow the baby will be safe there
Brightly colored nylon4. What to do?
Fully encircling webbing belt adjusts for a snug fitYou will have to schedule for a stop at the veach
and a collar laceeveryday. 4pm is the best time for this little
USCG Approved Type II, or CE certified andfragile skin to get out
conforms to European standard EN395 3M reflexWhat about a walk on the island in the morning to
stripes and a whistlediscorver the palm trees, chicken, goats and
2. Life Jacket rules:everything you don't see at home
Agree on these rules and apply them.Short sail time, usually they fall asleep a short
Always put the life jacket on before you go inwhile after you take off
the dinghy, even if the water is calm5. Where does baby sleep?
Exchange baby from hands over the boat or theTo ensure your baby's safety, baby needs to
dinghy. Never above the watersleep on the floor, on a pile of towels, comforter
Play ground is inside the cockpit and it is forbiddenor cushion. . If it's just your family choose a 3
to go outside without an adult and without lifecabin catamaran and you will have ample room to
jacketcreate a very nice bed for your little one
3. What do you need to bring?On the Pack and Play if you have one
Your own first aid kit6. My advice:
Small plastic containers, plastic spoon...baby's usualInvite the grandparents!!
tools you won't find on the boat Baby sun-screen7. Why easier on a catamaran?