{"id":1306,"date":"2013-06-26T10:07:57","date_gmt":"2013-06-26T14:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/blog\/?p=1306"},"modified":"2013-06-26T14:28:41","modified_gmt":"2013-06-26T18:28:41","slug":"safety-in-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/blog\/index.php\/2013\/06\/26\/safety-in-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety In The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing can ruin a day of boating more than too much exposure to the sun.  Continuous exposure can cause sunburn, dehydration and heat exhaustion.  You should take preventive measures to protect against the effects of the sun.  Extreme heat can cause fatigue and affect your ability to operate your boat safely. <\/p>\n<p>SUNBURN<br \/>\nThe worst thing you can do is lie down in the sun for hours without moving. For a safe tan, limit sunbathing to 20 minutes a day for three to five days. The alternative is a week or more of recovery\u2026and irritating lobster jokes.<\/p>\n<ul>\u2022 Prevention: Slosh on the sunscreen, SPF 15 or higher, and limit your time in the sun. Wear protective clothing and a hat.<\/ul>\n<ul>\u2022 Symptoms: Red, inflamed skin that\u2019s sensitive to heat and touch.<\/ul>\n<ul>\u2022 Treatment: Take a cool bath, then apply sunburn cream or aloe-vera gel.<\/ul>\n<ul>\u2022 Get Help: If the burn blisters, or if the victim suffers delirium or unconsciousness.<\/ul>\n<p>DEHYDRATION<br \/>\nAnyone can tell you the best way to avoid dehydration: Drink lots of water. Just don\u2019t wait till you\u2019re thirsty to do it. By the time you feel it, you\u2019re already dehydrated. Keep the water flowing continually. Limit beverages with diuretics, like caffeine and alcohol (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/blog\/index.php\/2012\/07\/17\/alcohol-and-boats-really-dont-mix\/\">alcohol and boats don&#8217;t mix<\/a>), or drink extra water to compensate.<\/p>\n<ul>\u2022 Prevention: Down at least a glass of water for every hour spent outdoors.<\/ul>\n<ul>\u2022 Symptoms: Like a hangover \u2014 bad headache, dry mouth and lips, low urine output.<\/ul>\n<ul>\u2022 Treatment: Move out of the heat, lie down and sip cool water. <\/ul>\n<ul>\u2022 Get Help: If the sufferer loses consciousness, vomits repeatedly or shows signs of shock (clammy skin, weak pulse, shallow breathing).<\/ul>\n<p>HEAT EXHAUSTION<br \/>\nFeel overheated? Find someplace cool to rest. But be aware that heat exhaustion can happen fast. Your body accumulates so much heat so rapidly that you can\u2019t get rid of it. Wearing a hat and light clothing can help. The sun doesn\u2019t have to be hitting you for heat exhaustion to occur; very hot and humid conditions are also risky.<\/p>\n<ul>\u2022 Prevention: Slow down outdoor activities; dress in cool clothes; take breaks indoors.<\/ul>\n<ul>\u2022 Symptoms: Elevated body temperature, headache, dizziness and pale and damp skin.<\/ul>\n<ul>\u2022 Treatment: Hop in the shower or wet down and fan yourself. Sip cool water.<\/ul>\n<ul>\u2022 Get Help: If the person can\u2019t keep fluids down, is delirious or has a temperature above 101 degrees.<\/ul>\n<p>United Marine Underwriters is more than just <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\"><u>boat insurance.<\/u><\/a>  Browse our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/boatbrowser\"><u>Boats For Sale<\/u><\/a> at BoatBrowser or our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/lakebrowser\"><u>Lake Resource Guide<\/u><\/a> at LakeBrowser or share your fishing stories and photos at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/fish_tales\"><u>True Fish Tales<\/u><\/a> \u2013 the ones that did not get away.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.unitedmarine.net\/click.aspx?ad=f062613b\">Featured Boat For Sale &#8211; BoatBrowser<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.unitedmarine.net\/click.aspx?ad=f062613b\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.unitedmarine.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/FeaturedBoatForSale1.jpg\" alt=\"Featured Boat For Sale - BoatBrowser\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing can ruin a day of boating more than too much exposure to the sun. Continuous exposure can cause sunburn, dehydration and heat exhaustion. You should take preventive measures to protect against the effects of the sun. Extreme heat can cause fatigue and affect your ability to operate your boat safely. 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