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JayDV · 09-28-2007, 10:45 PM

The first thing would be to accelerate a little in order to get positive forward direction. You need to gain control of the craft and situation. You may take another hit, but it won't be as bad as the first and you will gain on it by the next wave. Angle into the waves because any sudden turns may cause all that water to shift suddenly and upset any control you may have gained.

Move your passengers to the middle and rear of the craft to keep the weight towards the back in an attempt to keep the water aft and allow your bow to rise with the waves. All the while having everyone remain low and of course don pfd's. Explain to all the seriousness of the situation and the importance of following skipper's directions.

Head towards a protected area and calmer waters for safety. Determine if there is any bailing procedure that can be done while travelling. Calculate the need to call for assistance, radio, cell phone repeated horn blasts. And by all means, assign tasks to your passengers. It will give them something positive to do in everyone's effort and will allow you to fully concentrate of the navigation needs.

09-28-2007, 10:45 PM	#267
JayDV Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Fairfield, CT & island vacation Posts: 97 Thanks: 8 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Control the craft The first thing would be to accelerate a little in order to get positive forward direction. You need to gain control of the craft and situation. You may take another hit, but it won't be as bad as the first and you will gain on it by the next wave. Angle into the waves because any sudden turns may cause all that water to shift suddenly and upset any control you may have gained. Move your passengers to the middle and rear of the craft to keep the weight towards the back in an attempt to keep the water aft and allow your bow to rise with the waves. All the while having everyone remain low and of course don pfd's. Explain to all the seriousness of the situation and the importance of following skipper's directions. Head towards a protected area and calmer waters for safety. Determine if there is any bailing procedure that can be done while travelling. Calculate the need to call for assistance, radio, cell phone repeated horn blasts. And by all means, assign tasks to your passengers. It will give them something positive to do in everyone's effort and will allow you to fully concentrate of the navigation needs.