Safety
Health and Safety
Although sailing is a fun sport it's important to take adequate precautions.
These include:
Obtaining a weather forecast before you get on the water
Wearing appropriate buoyancy aids while on the slip way or in small boats
Wearing appropriate clothing while on the water, which (as with all British seaside locations) can be very cold regardless of the air temperature
Taking care while using the slipway, which can be affected by seaweed
Being aware of tide direction and impact
Checking your boat before you put it in the water
The club will ensure there is adequate rescue cover for club organised events (dinghy instruction and racing). At all times however each person must decide whether the weather conditions are within their capability.
9 of our members have RYA Rescue Boat qualification and a further 5 are qualified in Level 2 power boat use.
Although sailing is a fun sport it's important to take adequate precautions.
These include:
Obtaining a weather forecast before you get on the water
Wearing appropriate buoyancy aids while on the slip way or in small boats
Wearing appropriate clothing while on the water, which (as with all British seaside locations) can be very cold regardless of the air temperature
Taking care while using the slipway, which can be affected by seaweed
Being aware of tide direction and impact
Checking your boat before you put it in the water
The club will ensure there is adequate rescue cover for club organised events (dinghy instruction and racing). At all times however each person must decide whether the weather conditions are within their capability.
9 of our members have RYA Rescue Boat qualification and a further 5 are qualified in Level 2 power boat use.
