Now that spring is here, it’s time to get back in the water! But before you do, here are some important safety tips to keep in mind… Water Systems These are often an overlooked item when it comes to commissioning your boat: all the fresh and raw water plumbing and pipes. This includes raw water engine cooling systems, automatic and …

Now that spring is here, it’s time to get back in the water! But before you do, here are some important safety equipment tips to keep in mind…   Lifejackets Lifejackets are an essential piece of safety equipment. Before setting sail, check that you have sufficient life jackets on board for everyone, and ensure they cater to all sizes and …

Winter sailing – how to keep safe Part 6: Dress Sensibly: Don’t Forget Your Gloves And Sunglasses! The colder and shorter days don’t have to mean hanging up your sailing gear. With a few simple precautions, there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy the water. Just make sure you stay safe whilst doing it, by following our handy tips: It may …

Winter sailing – how to keep safe Part 5: Don’t Travel Too Far The colder and shorter days don’t have to mean hanging up your sailing gear. With a few simple precautions, there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy the water. Just make sure you stay safe whilst doing it, by following our handy tips: The days are starting to get …

Winter sailing – how to keep safe Part 4: Bedding & Soft Furnishings The colder and shorter days don’t have to mean hanging up your sailing gear. With a few simple precautions, there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy the water. Just make sure you stay safe whilst doing it, by following our handy tips: If you leave your soft furnishings …

Winter sailing – how to keep safe Part 3: Charge your batteries The colder and shorter days don’t have to mean hanging up your sailing gear. With a few simple precautions, there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy the water. Just make sure you stay safe whilst doing it, by following our handy tips: When you start a diesel engine …

Winter sailing – how to keep safe Part 2: Engine Maintenance The colder and shorter days don’t have to mean hanging up your sailing gear. With a few simple precautions, there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy the water. Just make sure you stay safe whilst doing it, by following our handy tips: Boats left afloat in our salty waters …

Winter sailing – how to keep safe. Part 1. Keep your fuel tanks topped-up. The colder and shorter days don’t have to mean hanging up your sailing gear. With a few simple precautions, there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy the water. Just make sure you stay safe whilst doing it, by following our handy tips: Make sure that your …

Boat Care Info Part 7: You and your crew We’re all about keeping you safe on the water. With more and more people wanting to get out on their boats, you need to make sure that your vessel is in good condition before you set sail. The guys at Islands Insurance have put together some great advice, which we’d like …

Boat Care Info Part 6: Trailers We’re all about keeping you safe on the water. With the improved weather, more and more people are wanting to get out on their boats, but you need to make sure that your vessel is in good condition before you set sail. The guys at Islands Insurance have put together some great advice, which we’d …