Compulsory Safety Check List for launches and trailerboats

• Boat to be ‘named’ on both sides, clearly readable from 30 feet
• M.B.B.C. on stern – stickers available from Club
• Life Jackets – one for each person on board
• Torch
• Flares
• Anchor warp and chain
• First aid kit
• Fire extinguisher
• Navigation lights if boat to be used at night
• One bucket and/or bailer or pump
• Oars or paddles or auxiliary motor or
• VHF Radio recommended
• One sharp knife
• Tools
• Secure battery
• Secure fuel tanks
• Bow rope

Optional extras:

• Spare propellor
• Compass
• Freshwater
• Warm clothing
• Spare anchor warp and chain
• Radio telephone
• Extra fuel
• Matches
• Charts
• Horn or whistle
• Boat hook
• Food
• Copy of book “Safety In Small Craft”