by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Crewing skills, Emergencies, Preparation
Moving about a boat at sea often results in a few knocks and bruises, but if a crew member has a fall or major bump and is in serious pain, they should be examined and treated accordingly. The risk of this happening can be reduced by keeping one hand holding the boat...
by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Crewing skills, Emergencies, Preparation
In our series of Safe Skipper blogs on first aid at sea, here are four common emergencies skippers should be prepared for at sea. Knowing how to cope with them could well save a life, while not knowing could result in an avoidable tragedy. In this blog we look at what...
by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Crewing skills, Emergencies, Preparation
A medical emergency aboard a boat at sea requires immediate attention to ensure the safety of the casualty and the crew in general. The skipper needs to know which crew members, if any, have had medical training or have a first aid qualification. All boats should...
by Simon Jollands | Boat Handling, Crewing skills, Emergencies, Preparation
Reducing the risks of an accident happening at sea is a priority for every skipper of a leisure vessel, as is reducing the chance of any of the crew becoming ill. The first line of defence against a medical emergency at sea is to avoid it in the first place, which may...
by Simon Jollands | Crewing skills
Gybing is the sailing manoeuvre used to change a boat’s direction through a following wind. As with the tacking manoeuvre, gybing a sailing boat calls for the crew to work together as a team and is one of the first sailing skills to learn. When a boat is sailing...