This information is necessary for the Course PRO and Land Rescue personnel . Your Course Rescue Chief will decide if your vessel can leave the course. Additional personnel on board larger vessels should, in Rescue situations, be moved well out of the way. Smaller vessels should not be carrying additional personnel that are not prepared to Rescue, regardless of their concerns. Keep focused on the disabled craft's crew .
People come first, boats and equipment later.
Pay attention to distances between the rescue boat and other obstacles. Be conscious of the speed the disabled craft is drifting away from the crew. If the capsized vessel is drifting into shallow water, be prepared to rescue the crew and abandon the capsized, damaged craft, if necessary. Keep your Course Chief posted as to your situation as much as possible. This communication will increase their confidence in you and the actions you are taking on their behalf.