Name three rescue devices that should be on board.

• A. Ring buoy with line, a throw bag, and an audible signaling device (whistle/horn).
• B. PFDs, flares, and anchor.
• C. First aid kit, spare oars, battery charger.
• D. Life raft, fire extinguisher, radar reflector.

Answer: (A)

When you’re prepared for a water rescue, you want gear you can use to reach someone, throw them a line, and signal for help. The three rescue devices that should be on board are a ring buoy with line, a throw bag, and an audible signaling device (like a whistle or horn). The ring buoy with line gives you a ready-made flotation aid that you can toss to a person and then pull them in safely. The throw bag extends your reach to someone farther away or in a current, allowing you to deliver a line without needing to get directly beside them. The audible signaling device helps people nearby or responders locate you and the emergency, especially when visibility is limited. Together, these cover the essential rescue actions: reach, throw, and signal. Other items listed are important safety gear, but they aren’t the immediate rescue tools used to assist someone in the water.