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Safety resources: Order or download yours

These free checklists will help you before you go afloat and while you're underway. From emergency action plans to pre-season sailing checklists, these essential resources will make your next trip a safe one.

You can download our essential boating checklists, or order printed versions of the checklists from our Water Safety Team.

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UK based: Order your water safety resources

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Yacht sailing: View from onboard a yacht at sea
Yacht sailing and motorboating
Sailing or motorboating is great fun to enjoy with friends and family. But things can go wrong. Engines can fail, the weather can turn suddenly, and accidents can happen. It's important that you're prepared, just in case.
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Lifejackets
Choosing the right lifejacket or buoyancy aid for your activity can be difficult. With many different options to choose from and technical language that can be confusing, you might end up using something unsuitable, or worse, not using one at all.
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Beacons or devices? How to call for help
How to call for help at sea
Do you know who to call in an emergency? Do you have the right equipment? Whether you’re at the coast, on the water, or further out to sea, we have everything you need to know so you can call for help in an emergency.
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