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Sailing Safety Guide
Sailing is a wonderful hobby, but as with any sport it can be dangerous. From novice to more experienced sailors, it is essential that you are safe on the water. With 54% of the rescue services made for pleasure craft, you can not afford to take risks on the water.

We've put together some basic rules, ideal if you're new to sailing:

Equipment - Check your equipment before casting off

What you need to carry:

A Horseshoe lifebuoy with automatic light danbouy A A buoyant heaving line Remember to take plenty of water, it is easy to get dehydrated at sea

A list of more equipment to keep on board:

Spare fuel can clearly - gasoline, diesel, two stroke set of oars or auxiliary external towline First Aid Kit of the flame and night distress flares Day Bailer Extinguisher Anchor with chain and rope sufficient Weather - Always be in offshore wind power

Check the weather of your destination before you sail, and be ready to change your schedule. Keep in mind that you may have to change your route mid-way.

Boarding your boat - Keep your balance

Additional precautions must be taken when boarding boats that are prone to capsizing. Step too far into the center of the boat as possible and never walk on the board.

Capsize - Practice, practice, practice,

When it comes to surf safely, capsizing is extremely important. Always practice in a controlled environment.

Man Overboard - Do not panic!

Be ready in a rescue situation gives everyone a fighting chance. Everyone on board must wear a lifejacket with a whistle and a mirror. A whistle that can run when damp can penetrate the noise of the choppiest waters. A buoy and canoe should be jettisoned immediately.

If you are the person in the water, trying to maintain visual contact with the boat. Use your whistle and a mirror to attract the attention of your team.

Clothing - Always protect your head, hands and feet in navigation.

Protection against sunlight is very important because the sun's reflection on the water can cause burns. Use a strong sunscreen to all areas of exposed skin and reapply regularly.

Wear warm clothes for protection. Prolonged exposure to cold can lead to exhaustion. A third of all body heat escapes through the head, some kind of helmet is essential. It will also protect you from sunburn sunny days.

Wearing gloves to protect your hands and keep warm. Specialist non-slip gloves with reinforced fingers are the best. Shoes should protect your feet and maximum adhesion. Sailing shoes have nonskid soles. Never go out in bare feet - it is easy to slip on wetlands.

Hold on! - "One hand for the boat, one hand for yourself"

Always hold something and be prepared for any danger. A large wave or gust of wind can launch your boat without warning. Always bend your knees for better balance.

Wear a safety harness if the sail a keelboat. attach to a solid object, to keep hands free. Never use a safety harness on a canoe.

Guardrails must always run along the bridge. The ends of the rails must be secured with lashings or quick release slips so you can cut them to recover any man overboard

Dealing with slippery surfaces anti-skid paint or stick on the tapes. Pay attention to the tops of hatches and sloping roof sides which become walkways when the boat is tilted.

Top Tips always surf in a recognized club or starting location Tell someone where you're going to have a healthy respect for the sea and sailing within the limits of your Always remember, when it doubt, do not leave ! If you hear the thunder - turn