Your guide to EPIRB’s and PLB’s!

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.…

What’s the best Lifejacket for me?

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…