We have a huge range of other types of safety equipment, and if you’re a new sailor, or looking to make your time on the water that little bit safer, you may be wondering where to begin. We’re here to explain everything you need to know about safety equipment in order for you to decide…
Firstly, let’s explain what EPIRB’s and PLB’s are. EPIRB stands for “Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon”, meaning it is used to alert search and rescue services in the event of an emergency. This is done by the device transmitting a message to a satellite that then relays that information to the closest rescue co-ordination centre.…
Let’s start with a few facts about lifejackets in general. When looking into what type of lifejacket you might need, you may be wondering how much buoyancy you’ll need. Some people think the higher the buoyancy the better, but this is not strictly true. Most fully-grown adults only need 20-30N of buoyancy to float, but…