Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Tips On How To Be Safe During Airboat Rides In Miami

By Luz Nguyen


The popularity of airboat rides Miami has risen ever since the famous Dr. Alexander Graham Bell first built the Ugly Duckling. Because of it being designed to have a flat bottom, it is very useful when navigating shallow bodies of water like the Florida Everglades and the bayous in Louisiana.

The ability to be able to cross the marshes with ease has been used by various industries to their advantage. The eruption of agencies offering trips for tourists to explore these shallow waters made it a very popular with vacationing families or group of friends. However, despite the fact that we are not taking a trip in the deep blue sea accidents can still happen. Because of this those interested should remember a few things before going on board.

Always check the weather. The most ideal setting for one to go and check the marshes is when there is no threat of an incoming storm. A violent weather would put the passengers at risk because the airboat was not designed to withstand heavy rain.

Ensure the credibility of the company offering the ride. There are a lot of companies that employ people with deficient training. Always ask if the captain has a license or if the ship itself has been cleared by the U. S. Coast Guard Service.

Know the seating capacity. Every vehicle whether for land, air, or water has its own limit as to the number of passengers it can carry. When planning to avail of this ride, making a research on how many it can carry is advisable just to give you an idea when overloading is actually happening.

Watch out for those swamp creatures. We are talking about a place which is a natural habitat for animals like alligators and crocodiles. These creatures are masters of camouflage and can attack you if you are not being careful. Always do precautions like keeping your hand out of the water and sitting properly to avoid being thrown overboard.

What else to remember. As mentioned, trips usually happen when the weather is fine and there is no threat of heavy rain. Because of this bringing something like a wet towel, sun tan lotion, and a hat is advisable. Other safety tips that would help prevent any accident is to be careful of the huge propellers and also of its slippery floor. Most of all make sure to check the life jackets and make children and those who cannot swim wear it.

Airboat rides Miami does not have to be crossed out from your list of what to do if you are planning to take a vacation just because of the risks that come with this kind of recreation. One of the ways of having fun while keeping yourself say is to equip yourself with useful information and to always follow instructions. Read more about: airboat rides Miami




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