About the Author
Robert Grossman has been an avid boater for nearly twenty years. Always interested in boating-oriented pastimes, he is also an active fisherman, scuba diver, and water-skier. A graduate of Humboldt State University in Industrial Arts and Technology, Robert has since looked for ways to simplify and explain complex ideas. Understanding the profusion of rules and techniques of good seamanship presented a tempting challenge. Subsequent studies led Robert to earn his U.S. Coast Guard Masters' license, which he currently holds.
As an active Reserve Deputy Sheriff, Robert takes particular interest in boating safety and boating laws. Robert also serves as a board member of the Washoe County Reserve Deputy Association. Various memberships in boating, diving, and community organizations allow Robert to participate in charitable events, education, and public speaking. Robert lives with his wife Julie, a teacher, avid boater and licensed Third Mate.
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CHAPTER ONE
1. Check if conscious: "Are you OK?" 2. Check if person is breathing: look, listen, and feel. If not, have someone call 911 or hail the Coast Guard on a marine radio, channel 16. 3. Tilt back head, lift chin, pinch nose shut. 4. Give 2 slow breaths. Watch for chest to rise. 5. Check pulse for at least 10 seconds. If pulse present, but still not breathing, continue as follows: 6. Give 1 slow breath every 5 seconds. Do this for 1 minute. 7. Recheck pulse and breathing. 8. Continue cycle of breathing and checking pulse, for as long as possible or until help arrives.
If air does not go in (you do not see chest rise and fall) as you give breaths: 1. Retilt head back and try again. If this does not work: 2. Give up to 5 abdominal thrusts, then sweep mouth with finger. 3. Repeat rescue breathing from beginning.
