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Always have an emergency grab bag to hand when at sea…

by Stuart Batley | Boat Handling, Emergencies, Preparation

Grab bag: In the event of having to abandon ship, it is recommended to have a designated waterproof bag to carry essential emergency items. These might include items already in use on the boat, as well as some already stored in the bag. Emergency at...

Distress flares – which flare, how & when to use?

by Stuart Batley | Emergencies, Preparation

How to use distress flares at sea Flares should be kept in a waterproof container in an easily accessible location such as a cockpit locker. There are several types of flare for different purposes: Red handheld flares: Use as a line of sight distress signal by day and...

Always have an emergency grab bag to hand when at sea…

Distress flares – which flare, how & when to use?

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