Keeping Safe at Sea

Safety of the crew and vessel is the primary responsibility of the skipper. Ensuring you understand the safety kit available and how to use it is paramount to staying safe.

Learn about basic safety equipment & how to use it.

Approximately 3 hours

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Remaining safe at sea is the primary task of any skipper. Our responsibility extends to keeping the crew, passengers and vessel as safe as possible.

We need to know what safety equipment we carry, how to use it, and what preventative protocols to follow. Planning and preparation are vital aspects of safety, but being prepared for different eventualities can help if we get into difficulty.

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Skills covered

This module introduces various safety equipment commonly found on recreational vessels. You’ll learn about the VHF radio DSC function and how to make a MayDay call, along with life jackets, flares and general advice on remaining safe at sea.

On completing this module, you’ll earn the safety insignia!

Safety

I’m better prepared to keep safe at sea.

Downloadable resources are to support learning, not a pre-requisite for the sessions. You don't need to download or print anything unless it helps your understanding of a topic.

Module downloads:
Life Saving Signals Table Maritime & Coastguard Agency lifesaving signals table, including pictures... Join for FREE SOLAS V (for pleasure craft) The Maritime & Coastguard Agency SOLAS V regulations relevant to pleasure... Join for FREE Safety Briefing Checklist An important part of a skipper's role is to brief the crew prior to departure.... Download Pre-departure Checklist Pro-active is central to successfully completing a passage and this pre-departure... Join for FREE Engine Checks A set of pre-departure engine checks to help prevent problems when at sea.... Join for FREE Mayday Voice Message This script outlines the message that should be broadcast on Channel 16 in... Join for FREE

Module downloads:

Life Saving Signals Table

Maritime & Coastguard Agency lifesaving signals table, including pictures...

Join for FREE

SOLAS V (for pleasure craft)

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency SOLAS V regulations relevant to pleasure...

Join for FREE

Safety Briefing Checklist

An important part of a skipper's role is to brief the crew prior to departure....

Download

Pre-departure Checklist

Pro-active is central to successfully completing a passage and this pre-departure...

Join for FREE

Engine Checks

A set of pre-departure engine checks to help prevent problems when at sea....

Join for FREE

Mayday Voice Message

This script outlines the message that should be broadcast on Channel 16 in...

Join for FREE

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