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The VHF DSC Radio jargon buster

by Stuart Batley | Communications, Preparation

AIS – Automatic Identification System This system is used by shipping. It allows another vessel or coast station to use equipment that can interrogate the radio in order to learn the course, speed, type of vessel, cargo, etc. It is also available to recreational...

Safety Equipment Checklist for Boats

by Stuart Batley | Boat Maintenance, Preparation

Safety Equipment Checklist for Boats Liferaft line attached The liferaft will not work unless the trigger line is attached to a strong point so check this out. Lifejackets in good condition and stowed Lifejackets are often stowed in a locker and...

Dag Pike’s Boat Survey

by Stuart Batley | Boat Handling, Boat Maintenance, Preparation

We’re really pleased to be working with Dag Pike on some great new apps for iPhone & Android. Here’a a bit more about the first app: Dag Pike’s Boat Inspection App Dag began his career as a merchant captain, went on to test RNLI lifeboats, and...

Fire safety advice at sea from the Marine & Coastguard Agency

by Stuart Batley | Emergencies, Preparation

Fire safety advice for boaters Top fire safety advice at sea: 1. Fit smoke alarms, carbon monoxide and gas detectors 2. Turn fuel off properly after use 3. Dispose of cigarettes carefully. Put them out, right out 4. Make sure appliances are installed and maintained by...

Essential Boat Spares for Safety

by Stuart Batley | Boat Maintenance, Preparation

Boats Spares Tool kit What you carry in the boats tool kit will be useful for many boat repairs, but you might want to add some more tools to the list. Spare shackles Shackles have been known to break and also useful for emergency repairs to the rig....

Essential Boat Safety Briefing

by Stuart Batley | Preparation

Skippers Responsibilities Skippers are obliged to give a safety briefing to the crew even if they are a regular crew. At least tell them the plan for the day or the cruise and the watch keeping rotas. Location of boat safety equipment This is a vital aspect of...

Medical Emergency at Sea

by Stuart Batley | Emergencies, Preparation

How to deal with a medical emergency afloat If you are planning a boating trip, it is important to have at least one person on board who is trained in first aid. Responsible skippers should definitely make time to do a basic marine first aid course. If you need...

How to Avoid Collisions At Sea With The ColRegs

by Stuart Batley | Boat Handling, Navigation, Preparation

Every Skipper Needs Accurate Knowledge of the IRPCS ColRegs As a responsible skipper it is every skipper’s duty to learn and apply the IRPCS ColRegs. How To Avoid Collisions at sea Accurate knowledge and interpretation of the IRPCS ColRegs ensures that every...

You Need To Understand The IRPCS ColRegs To Pass Your Yachtmaster, Master of Yachts and Coxswain Certificate of Competence

by Stuart Batley | Boat Handling, Navigation, Preparation

IRPCS ColRegs Rules of the Road at Sea and Yachtmaster Learning, understanding and remembering the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCS ColRegs) is essential if you’re seeking to get your Yachtmaster, Coxswain or Master of...

Navigation safety: a quick-reference mobile app to learn the ColRegs NavLights and Shapes

by Stuart Batley | Navigation, Preparation

Safety at SeaSafety at sea will always remains a topical and important subject that will no doubt dominate the syllabuses of nautical qualifications like the RYA coastal skipper, day skipper and the fast track courses that exist for a growing number of professional...