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CG Station Boston Cold Water Boating Safety Advisory
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BOSTON,Mass.–Coast Guard boating safety experts, including a crew from Coast Guard Station Boston, explain the hazards of boating during winter and the cold water safety precautions mariners should follow. Video includes footage taken on Boston Harbor Jan. 10, 2009 and storm footage the next day, Jan.11, 2009, on Cape Cod, Mass. (U.S. Coast Guard video by Petty Officer First Class Matthew Belson/First District External Affairs, Boston)
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August 31st, 2009 at 9:26 pm
I doubt you can …
I doubt you can overheat while wearing dry suit at this temperature, but it’s sure can save your if you fall in the water. So it’s up to you to decide. But you don’t even have to wear life jacket by law. So if you want to take chances, it’s up to you.
August 31st, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Very cool. Today …
Very cool. Today would be the right day to post a video on the U.S. Air accident in New York.. dovetails quite well with this video on hypothermia. I heard the air temp was 6 degrees. Did you see the LT on Fox News tonite.. it was freakn’ cold!!
August 31st, 2009 at 9:26 pm
cant you over heat …
cant you over heat wearing a dry suite the whole time on the boat