Stop paddling - Let it ride. Sideways hold. My boat! Side hold.

I had a capsize moment back in 2024 in open water and after that I always check the weather app before practice, and remind coaches/steerer to stay in the harbor for practice. Also making sure we have enough bailers on the boat as well.

@Liisa Reimann I was not the steerer at that time. And the incident was one of the reason why I want to learn about steering.

Our team has the capsize protocol - 1. Immediate Actions & Safety - Stay with the boat: Never attempt to swim to shore. Wait for the rescue craft to arrive. - Call for help: Refer to the “Radio Channel and How to Call for Help” section. - Positioning: Spread crew members evenly around both sides of the boat. - Hold on: Grip the gunnel or your paddle. - Watch for Barnacles: The bottom of the boat may have sharp, algae-covered barnacles; avoid cuts. 2. Managing Equipment - Secure the Oar: Have one crew member remove the oar from the oar lock and hold onto it. - Paddle Recovery: Only recover loose paddles if it is safe. If currents are strong, stay with the boat and recover them once everyone is back on board. - Ensure the Oar is recovered before departing. 3. Righting the Boat (Optional) [!IMPORTANT] The boat weighs approximately 600 lbs. Only attempt to roll it if you have enough strong paddlers. 1. Distribution: 2. The Roll: On the count of "three," the bow/stern crew pulls while the side crew pushes. 3. Clear the Area: All paddlers must step back quickly as the boat flips to avoid injury. 4. Recovery & Rescue - Bailing: Locate bailers immediately. If unavailable, use cupped hands to remove water. - Re-boarding: Load the crew as quickly as possible to prevent hypothermia. - Rescue Boat Protocol: * Once the rescue craft arrives, they are in command.

I took a California boat card certification course after I started learning to steer. Just to get a general idea on the basic water safety/rules. We practice at the mariner so we always making sure we say hi to other boaters and keeping a good relationship. And Always give right away to motorize boat (like in the video said - no way we can match the speed with a motorize boat)