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01803 557812 (work)

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SEA SAFETY

Saving Lives Starts Here

Every year lifeboats respond to incidents, which could have been prevented and lives saved 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 6 top tips.

1       WEAR A LIFEJACKET

Boating can be extremely unpredictable.  If you find yourself in the water, a correctly fitted lifejacket could be your lifesaver!

2       CHECK YOUR ENGINE AND FUEL

When was your engine last serviced?  Are you sure it will get you home? Always check you have enough fuel for the trip and always carry reserve fuel.

3       TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU ARE GOING

Tell someone ashore where you are going and when you’ll be back.  They will raise the alarm if you are overdue.

4       HOW WILL YOU CALL FOR HELP IN AN EMERGENCY?

How will you call for help in an emergency?  VHF is best because you are broadcasting to many others on the water who may be listening to your call.  Mobile phones are an option but you may not get adequate reception at sea and the person you are calling may not be able to answer.  Flares are essential too.

5       CHECK WEATHER AND TIDES.

Before you  head out, always check forecasts and tide times.  Ask for details at your local Harbour Office to make sure it’s safe to go.

6       TRAINING

There is no substitute for specific training to meet your boating needs.

 

We would like to offer you a completely free, friendly and confidential service that looks at the safety aspects involved with your 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 chat about safety equipment and procedures, and 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.

There are new safety signs on each of the slipways in Torbay and local safety leaflets have been designed and funded in partnership with Torbay Harbour Authority.

The RNLI has also produced Sea Safety –The Complete Guide, a free guide containing vital information and advice aimed at helping you to enjoy the sea safely. It also includes an interactive CD-Rom.

For your free copy call 0800 328 0600, visit www.rnli.org.uk/seasafety or call at Torbay Lifeboat Station or Harbour Offices.

You can arrange a Sea Check or discuss any sea safety issue by contacting me on 01803 557812(B) or 01803 669201(Home) or contacting the numbers/website above

Don’t forget it’s all free and it can be arranged where or when is most convenient to you and in the extreme, could save your life!

 

John Turner

Torbay Lifeboat Sea Safety Officer

 

Post Script - Is your vessel registered under the HM Coastguard voluntary CG66 Safety Identification scheme? If not then please follow this link to register and record basic details about your vessel.

 

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