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Water temperature is only one of many factors that have a bearing on boating safety. It becomes an issue only if someone is no longer in the boat, but in the water. And the principles are the same everywhere. Michigan is no different. If the main concern is hypothermia, this web site will give information: http://www.ussartf.org/cold_water_survival.htm So will many other websites that come up with an internet search for hypothermia. But it matters little what the water temperature is if children are not wearing personal flotation devices (PFD's). Even if they can swim and the water temperature is 90 degrees, the problems that can result in an unexpected "swim" can easily be followed by drowning. The PFD's must be the correct size for the child and preferably Type I or II. Type III PFD's are "legal" in that they are Coast Guard approved, and they are easier to wear and more fashionable, but they are not designed to turn someone who is face down in the water over. Proper discipline and good judgment must also be in place. Bow riding might be fun, but it is hardly safe. The skipper needs to know the weather and when to come in. Speed needs to be appropriate for the lake and the conditions (both weather and congestion). These are just a few of the factors that affect boating safety. A good captain can make boating in 40 degree water safer than a poor captain in 80 degree water. Remember, too, that the water temperature at the shore is seldom the same as it is in the middle of the lake. Regardless of the temperature, all safe practices should continually be observed.
What else can I help you with?
What state has the most square miles of inland water?
The state of Michigan is responsible for more square miles of inland water can any other state. The state of Michigan has more than 47,000 square miles of inland water.
Is Illinois on a coast or inland?
Illinois is an inland state, it's only 'water' border is the Chicago area on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Where is the Inland Water Route Historical Society in Alanson Michigan located?
The address of the Inland Water Route Historical Society is: Po Box 560, Alanson, MI 49706-0433
What percentage of Michigan is water?
About 40% of Michigan's total area is water, including the Great Lakes and thousands of smaller inland lakes. This makes Michigan the state with the largest percentage of water area in the United States.
What property of water explains why temperature along the coast do not fluctuate as often as inland temperature?
It has a high heat capacity
What is the world's largest inland water transportation unit?
The connecting waterways of the Great Lakes (Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario) form the world's largest inland water transportation unit. It allows shipping to reach the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.
Which property of water explains why coastal areas of land have a more constant temperature than inland areas?
Water has a high specific heat capacity, meaning it can absorb and retain heat energy well. This property allows bodies of water to moderate temperature changes, leading to a more constant temperature in coastal areas compared to inland areas which experience larger temperature fluctuations.
How come you cant swim in Lake Michigan?
You can, Lake Michigan is fairly clean and the water temperature is cold, but tolerable from June-September.
What is the temperature of well water in Michigan?
The temperature of well water in Michigan can vary depending on the depth of the well and the location in the state. In general, the temperature of well water in Michigan tends to be around 50-55 degrees Fahrenheit.
The worlds largest inland water transportation unit?
The world's largest inland water transportation unit is the American Queen Steamboat Company in the United States. They operate the largest paddlewheel steamboat on the Mississippi River, offering luxury cruises and excursions.
Which might cause a person to feel cooler on the beach than a mile inland?
The water cools the local air temperature.
A large inland body of water?
A large inland body of water is called a lake.
