SEA SAFETYEvery year lifeboats respond to
incidents, which could have been prevented with simple safety precautions.
When you are out on the water, anything can happen. How well will you
cope in an emergency? Whether you are an experienced enthusiast or a novice,
the Sea Safety team can help you avoid getting into difficulty
Our aim being to save lives by changing attitudes and behaviours towards
Sea Safety
The best way is planning and although there are many ways to stay safe,
here are the 5 top tips.
1. WEAR A LIFEJACKET
2. CHECK YOUR ENGINE AND FUEL
3. TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU ARE GOING
4. HOW WILL YOU CALL FOR HELP IN AN EMERGENCY
5. CHECK WEATHER AND TIDES.
We would like to offer you a completely free, friendly and confidential
service that looks at the safety aspects involved with you boat. This is
known as a SEA CHECK but it is neither a test nor an inspection and there is
no pass or fail. It is a personal face-to-face service that takes place on
your boat at a time and place to suit you.
We can also offer presentations/ demonstrations to clubs and or groups of
individuals on subjects such as lifejackets and flares.
New Safety signs on each of the Slipways in Torbay and local safety
leaflets have been designed and funded in partnership with Tor Bay Harbour
Authority.
The Rnli has also produced Sea safety –The Complete Guide a free
guide containing vital information and advice aimed at helping to enjoy the
sea safely. It also includes an interactive CD-Rom.
For your free copy call 0800 328 0600, visit
rnli.org.uk/seasafety or
call at Torbay Lifeboat Station.
You can arrange a Sea Check or discuss any Sea safety issue by contacting
me on 01803 557812 (Work) or 01803 669201
(Home) or contacting the numbers/website
above
Don’t forget it’s all free!
