Dinghy/catamaran safety

Some advice to be sure you follow:

- Wear a life jacket which complies to the CE EN393 or CE EN395 standards in all weather conditions.

- The weather is a crucial and highly variable factor when taking to the sea, therefore, check the weather forecast and the tide times, if necessary, before sailing.

- Protect yourself! Use equipment suitable for the weather conditions

     In hot weather: anti-UV clothing, sunglasses (attached to the lifejacket or wetsuit), cap and sun cream.
    In cold weather: thermal top, neoprene suit, anorak.
   In all conditions, wear gloves and ankle booties or shoes but not boots.

- Sail in a group if at all possible, or inform somebody of where you are going and the latest time you expect to return. If possible take a mobile phone with you in a watertight pouch.
 
- Always take at least one bottle of water and several cereal bars with you.

- Have a floating tow rope on board that is attached to the boa

- Check that all the equipment is attached securely.

- Never abandon your craft. It will help to keep you afloat and can be spotted more easily.

- Keep an emergency paddle and bailer on board at all times.

- Return long before nightfall.