| Sailing, like most activities, does have some | | | | conditions. Getting in over your head can lead to |
| possible dangers. Knowledge, preparation and care, | | | | inadequate skill and knowledge necessary for |
| can help prevent most serious problems. Consider | | | | sailing conditions or unexpected events. Although |
| the following ideas when preparing for your sailing | | | | most situations can easily be handled, such a |
| adventure. | | | | scraps and abrasions, others take more |
| Evaluate Skill Levels | | | | judgement and knowledge. Having clear thinking, |
| Consider the experience level of those | | | | good judgement and experience cannot be |
| participating, age, strength and understanding of | | | | overrated. Make sure those participating are able |
| first aid. Going out on the community lake verses | | | | to handle the situations that may arise. |
| taking on the ocean are obviously opposite | | | | |