The Good Kind of Inflation

The Good Kind of Inflation

The weather is finally starting to feel like spring in New England after a very active winter with lots of rain and damaging coastal storms.

Before we head out on the water once again this is a good time to check on all things inflatable.

• Are your inflatable life jackets ready for the season? Have you tested the integrity of their bladders? ...
• Have you considered a personal AIS in your PFD?
• Are your tethers in good working order ...?
• Do you need to replace your jack lines ...?
• Have you been able to move your jack lines inboard ...?
• Is your MOM still within its service window ...?
• Is your life raft within its service window?
• Is your rubber pig dinghy holding air ...?

And for those things that don’t inflate…

• Have you checked your LifeSling line for degradation ...?
• Are your batteries up to date? EPIRB, PLB, AIS?
• Are your fire extinguishers in the “Green”?
• Does your VHF have an MMSI number and a GPS signal?
• Does your dinghy have a grab bag with HH VHF, flares, whistle, mirror?

Have a wonderful (and safe) time on the water this summer!