Using pleasure craft safely

Going boating?

Make sure the coastguard has details of your boat in case of emergency

The safety rules you must follow to use your boat and the equipment you should carry on board

Details of what you'll need for inshore and offshore voyages and getting your radio licences

How to avoid accidents and problems when using your boat and how to deal with a man overboard and engine failure

How to send a distress alert using the equipment you have on board and how it will be responded to

Advice on how to safely dispose of old or damaged flares

Advice on the safety equipment that you should consider having on board a pleasure craft