What weather-related planning should you encourage boaters to do during RBSVP interactions?

• A. Ignore weather updates to avoid alarm.
• B. Carry emergency gear and a plan to seek shelter during storms.
• C. Check the forecast, plan for adverse conditions, and carry means to receive updates (radio or phone).
• D. Rely on someone else to decide when conditions are safe.

Answer: (C)

Proactive weather planning means staying ahead of changing conditions and knowing how you’ll respond. Encourage boaters to check the forecast, plan for adverse conditions, and have a way to receive updates (such as a radio or phone). This combination lets them make timely decisions—like altering plans, seeking shelter, or heading to safe harbor—before weather worsens. Simply ignoring updates or waiting for someone else to decide is unsafe, and while having emergency gear and a shelter plan is important, it’s not enough without current weather information and a way to stay connected.