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Title: Miami Sailing School Issues Updated Safety Guidance and 12-Point Checklist

Miami, Florida, United States, 13th Sep 2025 — Miami Sailing School released an updated safety guide for recreational skippers, family crews, youth sailing programs, and charter operators training or transiting on Biscayne Bay and nearby waters.Every day is different on the water. Wind, currents, traffic, and human factors can change conditions in an instant. New sailors often oversteer or understeer, so having multiple ways to maneuver — sails, rudder, and a reliable auxiliary engine — is critical for reacting quickly if a powerboat approaches or conditions shift.The updated guidance emphasizes practical steps every skipper can take immediately, including a 12-point safety checklist and clear actions in case of an imminent collision.Key Safety MessagesRight-of-way basics: Sailboats are generally given right of way over powerboats, but there are important exceptions, especially when commercial or restricted vessels are involved. Restricted maneuverability: Tugs, barges, and vessels engaged in special operations may not be able to maneuver easily and require extra caution from recreational skippers. Rule of prudence: Regardless of technical right-of-way, every skipper has a legal and moral duty to avoid collision when safe and possible. Safe practice: Because weather, traffic, and boat characteristics are unpredictable, sailors should always maintain a proper lookout and be ready to act early and decisively.12 Essential Safety Actions Every Sailor Should AdoptThe new guidance includes a checklist of 12 practical safety actions, such as:• Conducting a pre-departure briefing and filing a float plan.• Requiring children to wear properly fitted U.S. Coast Guard–approved life jackets.• Assigning a dedicated lookout beyond the helmsperson.• Practicing emergency maneuvers and m...

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