Liferafts are equipped with maneuvering equipment including which two items?

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Liferafts are equipped with maneuvering equipment including which two items?

Maneuvering a liferaft relies on devices that let you control drift and position. A sea anchor acts as a drag device deployed from the raft to slow its forward drift and to help keep the raft facing into the wind or current. This stabilization makes it easier to stay in a favorable area and reduces how quickly you’re carried toward hazards. Paddles provide a simple, reliable way to propel the raft and make small steering adjustments when wind or current isn’t enough to move you or to nudge you toward a rescue craft or signaling area. Together, these two tools give you practical control over the raft’s movement and position in the open water.

Maneuvering a liferaft relies on devices that let you control drift and position. A sea anchor acts as a drag device deployed from the raft to slow its forward drift and to help keep the raft facing into the wind or current. This stabilization makes it easier to stay in a favorable area and reduces how quickly you’re carried toward hazards. Paddles provide a simple, reliable way to propel the raft and make small steering adjustments when wind or current isn’t enough to move you or to nudge you toward a rescue craft or signaling area. Together, these two tools give you practical control over the raft’s movement and position in the open water.

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