Boating Coach
Emergencies and cold waterQuestion 383 of 566

Someone falls overboard. Why do you assign one person to watch them?

  1. To keep the radio free
  2. To keep sight of the person at all times
  3. To count the lifejackets
  4. To steer the boat
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Correct answer: To keep sight of the person at all times

It is easy to lose sight of a person in the water.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Falling overboard, page 52

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026