Links
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Bray Sailing Club
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How to Call for Help
For detailed guidance, refer to the following resources:
RNLI How to Call for Help at Sea
Emergency Procedures Department of Transport (PDF)Additional Tips:
- Consider installing the following apps on your phone:
- What3words:
This app allows you to share your precise location using three unique words. It works worldwide, both on land and at sea, and helps emergency services locate you quickly and accurately. - Irish Sailing SafeTrx:
A free trip monitoring app designed for anyone who enjoys being on the water. It allows you to log your voyage and automatically alerts your emergency contacts if you don’t return on time.
- What3words:
- Consider installing the following apps on your phone:
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Man Overboard
“Man overboard” refers to a situation where a crew member or passenger has fallen into the water and requires immediate rescue. Responding quickly and effectively is critical to saving a life.
For detailed guidance and various approaches to man overboard recovery, see the resources below:
RYA Man Overboard Procedures
A comprehensive overview of MOB prevention, recognition, and response.Yachting.com Man Overboard: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical guide outlining key steps to take when someone falls overboard.Practical Boat Owner Alternative MOB Recovery Procedure
Explores alternative techniques for MOB recovery in various conditions.PBO Video MOB Recovery Under Power
A visual demonstration of recovering a casualty using a powered vessel.
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Navigation & Charts
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Charts Not to be used for navigation
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Navigation Apps
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