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SAFETY

 

While knowing the Right-of-Way rules and using common sense works most of the time, accidents still occur.  CIYC cannot guarantee your safety, whether you follow these guidelines and Right-of- Way rules or not . YOU MUST BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOURSELF

* It is essential that you wear a helmet on your head, goggles on your eyes, ice-creepers on your feet, ice-picks around your neck, and be aware of those around you.


SAFETY ON FLOATING ICE SHEETS

http://www.mvp-wc.usace.army.mil/ice/safety.html

COLD WATER SURVIVAL (Three important videos)

http://www.yukonman.com/cold_water.asp

ICE CLAWS

http://www.nordicskater.com/safety.html

FLOTATION SUITS

http://www.mustangsurvival.com/applications/snowmobiling.php


 Commodore Chat

The iceboating season is finally here, and your officers have been hard at work on ramp accessibility, safety concerns, incorporation status, liability insurance, membership, social and educational events, and our  newsletter. Please support these efforts, even when you don't plan on sailing - - show up, introduce yourself, help move gear on/off the ice, and tell us how we can improve.

CIYC has a long and proud history, and we are but a small part of a long line of sailors who have enjoyed this wonderful sport. If we give a little more, we can celebrate a great season.

In February we will present a public iceboating program at White Memorial. Please let me know if you are willing to help.

"We make a living by what we take. We make a life by what we give" - Winston Churchill

Bob Lee


 

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