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SUMMARY:Kayaking?  Life Jackets Required
DESCRIPTION:Did you know life jackets are required for cold weather kayaking in five states including Massachusetts? \nFrom September 15th through May 15th life jackets are required\, yes mandatory\, for all person’s kayaking and canoeing on Manchaug Pond and all other Massachusetts waterways. It is not enough to have the life jacket in the boat\,  all persons on board a canoe or kayak must wear a life jacket/PFD at all times. \nPeople enjoy boating and fishing in the fall and spring\, but a nice sunny spring or fall day can quickly become hazardous if you end up in cold water. According to the Massachusetts Environmental Police\, most boating fatalities in the Commonwealth result when boaters fail to wear life jackets while in small craft in cold water or weather. Paddlers in canoes and kayaks are required to wear life jackets from September 15 – May 15. \nThe Wear It! Campaign unites the efforts of a wide variety of boating safety advocates and is produced under a grant from the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund\, administered by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Wear It! Campaign reminds boaters to: \n\nMake sure everyone – even experienced swimmers – wears a properly fitting U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket appropriate for the water activity.\nFollow navigation rules\, such as maintaining a proper lookout and safe speed.\nNever boat under the influence. Alcohol is responsible for 21 percent of boating fatalities.\nKeep in touch. Cell phones\, satellite phones\, emergency position radio beacons\, VHF radios and personal locator beacons can all contribute in an emergency.\nDon’t panic if you fall into the water. Stay afloat with the help of your life jacket\, regain control of your breathing\, keep your head above water in vision of rescuers\, and stay with the boat if possible.*\n\nSeasonal cold water temperatures combined with rough water\, rain and windy conditions which occur suddenly on a lake\, even 380 acre Manchaug Pond\, leave a boater at risk. Your safety is of utmost concern\, don’t be caught of guard! Compliance with state boating rules and regulations are enforced with safety inspections performed regularly by town\, state and environmental police at Manchaug Pond’s public access boat ramp and on the water. \nVisit our Safe Boating page for your safety check list\, boating rules and regs. and courses\, and where to report an accident/incident. If cold weather boating in the other states of Connecticut\, Maine\, New York\, and Pennsylvania\, check the local laws to make sure you are in compliance as dates and requirements vary. \n * Information courtesy of Massachusetts Wildlife.
URL:https://www.manchaugpond.org/event/kayaking-life-jackets-required/
LOCATION:State Boat Ramp\, 22 Torrey Road\, Sutton\, MA\, 01590\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ice Strength & Safety
DESCRIPTION:We love out winter sports!  So how can you tell if ice is safe?  \n\nThere are no guarantees. Always consider ice to be potentially dangerous. You can’t judge ice conditions by appearance or thickness alone; many other factors like water depth\, size of waterbody\, water chemistry\, currents\, snow cover\, age of ice\, and local weather conditions impact ice strength.Ice tips to remember: \n\nNew ice is stronger than old ice. Four inches of clear\, newly formed ice may support one person on foot\, while a foot or more of old\, partially thawed ice may not.\nIce doesn’t freeze uniformly. Continue to check ice conditions frequently as you venture out onto the ice.\nIce formed over flowing water and currents is often more dangerous. Avoid traveling onto ice-bound rivers and streams\, as the currents make ice thickness unpredictable. Many lakes and ponds may contain spring holes and other areas of currents that can create deceptively dangerous thin spots.\n\n\n\nBefore heading out onto the ice\n\n  \n\n\n\nTell someone your plans\, including where you are going and when you expect to return.\nCome prepared. Carry a cell phone in case of emergency. Always carry ice picks and rope with you on the ice. In case of emergency\, drive the nails into the ice and pull yourself to safety while kicking (see tips for falling in below).\nWear your life jacket. If you fall in\, a life jacket will keep you at the surface and can provide insulation against the effects of cold water.\n\n\n\n\nIce thickness guidelines\n\nThe guidelines below are for clear\, blue ice on lakes and ponds. White ice or snow ice is only about half as strong as new clear ice and can be very treacherous. Use an ice chisel\, auger\, or cordless drill to make a hole in the ice and determine its thickness and condition. Bring a tape measure to check ice thickness at regular intervals. \n\n\n\n\nIce Thickness (inches)\nPermissible Load (on new clear/blue ice on lakes or ponds)\n\n\n2″ or less\nSTAY OFF!\n\n\n4″\nIce fishing or other activities on foot\n\n\n5″\nSnowmobile or ATV\n\n\n8″–12″\nCar or small pickup truck\n\n\n12″–15″\nMedium truck\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFalling through the ice\n\n\nIf you fall in:\n\nDon’t panic: Call for help if there are people nearby.\nDon’t remove winter clothing: Air trapped in your clothes can provide warmth and help you float.\nTurn the direction you came from: Ice you previously walked on should be the safest.\nPlace your hands and arms on an unbroken surface and kick your legs: If you have ice picks or a pair of nails\, use them to pull yourself up onto the ice while kicking.\nLie flat and roll away: Once your torso is on firm ice\, roll toward thicker ice to distribute your weight.\nFind shelter and get warm: Change out of wet clothing and find warm\, dry coverings. If you are in a remote area\, get to or start a campfire. Otherwise\, get to a car or house. Seek medical advice from your physician on medical attention.\n\nIf someone else falls in:\nRemember the phrase “Preach-Reach-Throw-Go.” \n\nPreach: Call 911 if you can. Shout to the victim to reassure them help is on the way.\nReach: If you can safely reach them from shore\, extend an object like a rope\, jumper cables\, tree branch\, or ladder to them.\nThrow: Toss one end of a rope or something that will float to the victim.\nGo: If the situation is too dangerous for you to perform a rescue\, call 911 or go to find help. Untrained rescuers can become victims themselves.\n\nIf a pet falls in:\nDo not attempt to rescue the pet\, go find help. Well meaning pet owners can easily become victims themselves when trying to assist their pets. Remember to always keep pets leashed while walking on or near ice. \n \n\n\n\n\n* Information courtesy of Mass Wildlife \nVisit our Ice Safety website page
URL:https://www.manchaugpond.org/event/ice-safety/
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