What To Do About Snow on the Dock
There has been a lot of snow over the past few months in Missouri! If you have been experiencing accumulation in your area, then you might be wondering if the snow could be causing issues for your dock or boat. Firstmate Controls has the answers for you in today's blog! Keep reading to learn how to check your dock and what kinds of issues snow accumulation might cause. Checking Your Dock First and foremost, it is very important for you to make sure you keep yourself safe while you are checking on your dock and boat. Snow, ice, and precipitation are slippery and it can easily cause you to slip and fall into the water. If that happens, it only takes a few minutes for your body to start reacting badly to the cold water, cramping up and making it difficult to stay afloat. In fact, it only takes about 15-20 minutes for hypothermia to start setting in. For that reason, it is incredibly important to wear a life jacket when you are inspecting the dock, especially if you're alone. If y...