We don't mean to go on and on about safety, but this is good information if you fall into cold water when boating in the fall and if you have ever had the misfortune to fall in at this time of year, that first gasp is quite shocking!1-10-1…these are the numbers that are promoted to be very important to remember in case of accidental cold water immersion and how to reduce your risk of hypothermia.
So what does the first 1 mean in the cold water 1-10-1 rule?
The first 1 in the 1-10-1 rule represents 1 minute and the Sudden Cold Shock response you would experience. This response usually lasts for about 1 minute. If you accidently fall into cold water, the first thing that will happen is you will take a few deep gasps. That is because of the shock and surprise of falling in. After the first few gasps, you will start to hyperventilate; breathing deeply and really fast for about a minute. This is a natural reaction of your body. It will last about one minute and will go away on its own as your body gets used to the cold water. During this one minute your goal is to keep your head above the water and keep breathing, while you wait to get your breathing under control.
Wearing your lifejacket will keep your head above water during this one minute long cold shock period so you can concentrate on breathing and staying afloat. If your head was below the water, those gasps could drown you.
Visit enjoyboating.ca to learn more about cold water awareness and how to stay safe when you are out on the water this fall.
Stay tune to next week to find out what the other numbers mean.
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