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Safe Boating
When you are travelling on a boat make sure you follow the steps listed below.
- Carry a marine radio or some means of communicating with shore.
- Check the weather for the area before you go.
- Do not drink alcohol before setting out, or during your trip.
- Wear a Personal Flotation Device at all times.
- Always check locally concerning dangerous currents, submerged rocks, strong tides etc.
- Do not set out unless accompanied by an experienced person.
- Leave plans of your trip with someone ashore. Include departure and expected arrival times, a description of your boat and the people on board.
- Carry an alternative means of propulsion e.g. sails, oars, a spare engine.
- Keep an eye on the weather when at sea - seek shelter in good time.
- Check the condition of boat equipment, fuel levels, the hull, the engine, tools, torches and emergency equipment.
- Carry a fire extinguisher, a hand bailer or bucket with lanyard and an anchor with rope attached.
- Do not overload the boat - this will make it unstable.
- Carry a first aid kit on board along with distress signals; at least two distress rockets.
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