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Marine Safety Information Links
Marine Safety Information Links

Maritime and Coastguard Agency – Services and Information Royal Yacht Association RYA – Knowledge and Advice for Safe Boating Royal National Lifeboat Institution RNLI National Water Safety Forum World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations for offshore racing

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Guard Wire Stud Terminal Dimensions
Guard Wire Stud Terminal Dimensions

Swage studs are an excellent versatile option for terminating guard wires, because they can accommodate a wide variety of end fittings: Turnbuckles, also referred to as guardrail adjusters or rigging screws Adjustable Forks Lanyard Eyes, also referred to as guardrail eyes Pelican Hooks The bonus is that all these end fittings can be removed (unthreaded), … Continued

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Liferaft Selection Guide
Liferaft Selection Guide

Liferafts are essential safety equipment for yachts making a coastal, offshore, or ocean passage. The range of liferafts available on the market can make it challenging to choose the right one.Regulations can help guide the way, but there may be better options than the statutory minimum. Liferaft History History gives us a helpful insight into … Continued

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Webbing Jackstays Guidance
Webbing Jackstays Guidance

Jackstays or Lifelines Jackstays lay along the deck for you to clip onto with your harness safety line. They can be made from rope, wire or webbing. The reasoning behind Webbing Webbing lies flat, so it is less obtrusive and kinder to your deck than wire. Wire and rope tend to move or roll under … Continued

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Danbuoy Selection Guide
Danbuoy Selection Guide

What is a Danbuoy ? There are two major types of danbuoy: traditional and Inflatable Traditional Danbuoys A traditional danbuoy is a flag on a pole deployed in emergency for marking the position of a man overboard incident. The pole has a flag on the top, an integral float for buoyancy, and a weight at … Continued

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