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Safety aboard your boat

Important safety information

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Be prepared

No matter how much experience you have, it’s always a good idea for everyone to review boating safety rules and practices before leaving the pontoon. Always be prepared. You don’t want to ruin a great day out due to poor planning.

Useful sources of safety information include:

Lifejackets on!

Your lifejacket will only save your life if you’re wearing it. We suggest you put your life jacket on as soon as you arrive in the marina. Make sure you check it each time you put it on, paying special attention to the gas cylinder and inflation valve.

RYA SafeTRX

This handy (and free) app monitors your boat journey and alerts emergency contacts if you fail to arrive on time. It’s a simple way to inform HM coastguard of your voyage plans and gives a dynamic location in the event of distress.

The RNLI

The RNLI is a charity dedicated to saving lives at sea. Some of their services include their 24/7 search and rescue lifeboat service, seasonal lifeguard service and boat and equiptment checks.

Find out more