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How should you respond if your boat capsizes?

Stay with the boat if it is floating

Staying with the boat, if it is floating, is the safest response when a boat capsizes. A capsized boat can serve as a flotation device, providing additional support and visibility to rescuers. It is often easier to be seen from the water or air when you remain near the boat, as opposed to attempting to swim to shore where visibility may be reduced, and the risk of drowning can be higher. Furthermore, attempting to right the boat quickly can be dangerous and may not be effective in the water's conditions. Immediate attempts to swim to shore can also lead to exhaustion or increase the risk of accidents in the water. Using a signaling device would be prudent if rescue is necessary, but it is most effective if you have already stayed with the boat to increase your chances of being visible and safely rescued.

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Immediately swim to shore

Try to right the boat quickly

Call for help using a signaling device

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