BOATsmart! Base de connaissances du Canada
Module 07 - Emergency Preparedness
Huddle position
If you and your passengers find yourself exposed to cold water, and are unable to swim to shore or climb onto a floating object, you should assume the Huddle Position to increase your survival time:
- Place your arms around each other’s mid to lower back and pull together so your chests are close to each other’s sides
- Intertwine your legs
- Place any children in the middle of the huddle
- Keep unnecessary movements to a minimum in order to conserve energy
