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Junior Saltwater Fishing Crew

First Aid Basics

Small injuries happen — a scrape, a fin poke, a bumped shin. A little first aid stops small stuff from becoming big stuff.

Ask an Adult
Always fish with a grown-up. Ask before touching a fish, tying on a hook, or trying something new.

Know where the kit is

Before the trip starts, ask your adult where the first-aid kit is. On a boat, that is usually near the helm or the cabin.

Rinse cuts with clean water

Saltwater and fish slime are full of bacteria. Rinse any cut with clean freshwater, then cover it with a bandage.

Tell an adult about every injury

Even a small poke from a fin can get infected. Tell an adult right away so you can clean it and keep an eye on it.

🧠 Quick Quiz

Answer all 3 questions, then check your score.

  1. 1. What is the first thing to do with a small cut on a boat?
  2. 2. When should you tell an adult about an injury?
  3. 3. Why is saltwater not great for cleaning a cut?
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