Skipper’s Mindset™ in Emergencies – Skills & Tips Every Boater Should Know

Most boaters know they should carry safety gear. Fewer have practiced using it when the boat is moving, the weather is changing, someone onboard is scared or emergencies happen.

Calm command is the goal in emergencies – join this discussion about safety culture and how to make your safety mindset a useful, calm and even fun practice for you, your family and friends. Join us if you want to gain the skills needed to:  

• • Stay calm under pressure
  • Make the first decision quickly
  • Communicate clearly
  • Reduce panic through preparation
  • Build a crew that knows what to do before things go wrong

In this free talk, we’ll cover lifejackets and PFDs, cold-water awareness, immersion protection, VHF emergency radio calls, crew roles and simple onboard drills that build confidence before things go wrong.

You’ll leave with a short list of drills you can do on your own boat this summer — without turning your family cruise into a Transport Canada audit with snacks.

Ideal for new owners, charter clients and coastal cruisers looking to expand their cruising range throughout the Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound and beyond.

Join us on the docks at the Marina at Brentwood Bay Resort for practical, real talk about:

• Crew Safety Briefings
  • What guests need to know before leaving the dock
  • Making safety briefings calm, clear and repeatable
• Vessel Readiness & Essential Checks
• Risk Assessments
• Fun Practical Safety Drills 
• Safety Equipment:  
  • Emergency radio use
  • Choosing the right gear for recreational boaters
  • Making lifejackets normal before departure
• Safety Procedures 
  • Person Overboard Readiness
  • Cold Water Safety
  • Fire
  • Risks by season, location and trip type

Register by clicking here.