OFFSHORE WILD DELIGHTS

BE TRANSPORTED TO THE CONNEMARA COAST P8

P2 WHERE TO DISPOSE OF YOUR OLD FLARES | P4 TRICKS OF THE TRADE: HOW TO FIX A DAMAGED LIFEBOAT HULL | P11 DRAMATIC YACHT RESCUE: RUDDERLESS ROUND LAND'S END | P14 YOUR GUIDE TO FILMING YOURSELF SAFELY

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

YOU'VE LOST POWER AND RUN AGROUND

P16

Dear reader

We’re launching into a new season, with some promising weather for watersports on the horizon.

Your spring Offshore is packed with useful info. From how to film safely on a SUP (p14) to what to do if you run aground (p16) as well as a close look at RNLI hull repairs (p4). You’ll also find local RNLI volunteers sharing what they love about the Clifden area of Co Galway (p8). And finally, you’ll find readers Delia Swift and Chris Bell’s hairy rescue story on p11 – a reminder that the sea is unpredictable year-round!

We hope you find this issue insightful and practical. And we’d love to hear from you about your experiences of rescue and selfrescue, so please do drop us a line at the email address below.

With warm wishes,

and the Offshore Team

Email: offshore@rnli.org.uk

Spring 2023 | ISSUE 95

Getting rid of your flares just got a lot easier, with a searchable online map of disposal sites

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Acting Chair: Janet Legrand KC (Hon)

Chief Executive: Mark Dowie

Offshore Editor: Anna Burn

Offshore Design: Andy Perryman

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