Safety Services: Make a Plan
Make a plan and let people onshore know the details.
1. Have a Plan
For short or long trips, prepare a detailed plan covering your entire trip.
2. Route
Set out your route and consider hazards. Consider time, localised hazards and tidal constraints.
3. Tides and Currents
Consider the tides, currents and amount of daylight.
4. Navigation and Weather
Have the right tools to navigate safely. What is the weather forecast? Keep updating the forecast and change the plan accordingly.
5. Timescale
What time are you planning to leave and when will you arrive at the destination?
6. Share the Plan
Let someone onshore know your plan and make sure they understand what to do should they become concerned about your well-being. Tell people how long you will be.
Keeping everyone safe at sea
Your boats, your crew, your lives.