Here are some additional survival aids that can be carried. I carry these extras in my boat.
| The Boating Regulations in the State of Victoria, Australia, require that the recreational boater
carry safety equipment see (Safety Requirements). Here are some additional survival aids that can be carried. I carry these extras in my boat. |
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A rubber quoit attached to 15 metres of line can easily be
thrown to someone in the water. |
| Known as a torpedo buoy, it has enough buoyancy to support someone in the water | |
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The thermofloat jacket has built-in protection against cold water immersion
and will increase survival time against hypothermia fourfold. It is also a buoyancy garment
but does not replace the regulation of carrying an approved life-jacket (PFD-1). It can also be worn as a parker during
the cold season. |
| The photo on the right show the thermofloat jacket in survival mode. Areas of high heat loss are protected by neoprene insulation. The blue flap wraps around the legs and is fastened to clips under the pockets.This flap protects the groin area from heat loss. The head is protected and carries strips of retroflective tape to aid in a night search. | |
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Orange rectangle with black V is internationally recognised as a distress signal indicating that urgent assistance is required. Spread across the boat it is a great help in air searches. |
| Please refer to the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook for a full list of Distress Signals. | |