During capsizing, what is the recommended egress point?

During capsizing, what is the recommended egress point?

• A. Egress port or starboard side
• B. Activate PLB
• C. Remain upwind
• D. Climb atop overturned hull

Answer: (A)

When a boat starts to capsize, your priority is to escape quickly through an opening that stays accessible. The side egress—port or starboard—is the best exit. It’s designed to be reachable as the boat flips, allowing you to push out into open water and clear of the hull and rigging. Using this side opening minimizes the time you’re trapped and reduces the danger of getting tangled or crushed as the vessel inverts. Activating a PLB is important for signaling help, but it doesn’t provide a quick exit. Remaining upwind doesn’t address how to leave the boat, and climbing on top of an overturned hull can put you at greater risk of being caught underwater or injured.

When a boat starts to capsize, your priority is to escape quickly through an opening that stays accessible. The side egress—port or starboard—is the best exit. It’s designed to be reachable as the boat flips, allowing you to push out into open water and clear of the hull and rigging. Using this side opening minimizes the time you’re trapped and reduces the danger of getting tangled or crushed as the vessel inverts.

Activating a PLB is important for signaling help, but it doesn’t provide a quick exit. Remaining upwind doesn’t address how to leave the boat, and climbing on top of an overturned hull can put you at greater risk of being caught underwater or injured.