contents before you go
6
Learning the basics
24
weather 8
sharing the water
26
tides 9
rules of the road
27
IS YOUR CRAFT FIT FOR PURPOSE?
safe speeds
27
crew 11
10
navigation marks and lights
27
navigational dangers
12
man overboard (MOB) drill
28
know your engine
29
contingency planning
12
information ashore
13
lifesaving signals
13
safety equipment
14
engine failure
32
lifejackets and buoyancy aids
16
man overboard (MOB)
33
caring for your lifejacket/ Buoyancy aid
17
firing flares
34
abandon ship
34
buoyancy 18 irish legislation
20
communication 20 first aid
22
flares 22 liferafts 23 fire extinguishers
23
what to do in an emergency 30 Are you in distress?
32
making a mayday call
35
emergency beacons
36
rescue services
36
Helicopter rescue
36
rescue by lifeboats
37
useful contacts
38
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