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SEPTEMBER 2021
ENGLISH
LIST OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Docking fenders, lines and hooks, boathooks.
Light signals (both for day and night, not expired and of a type
approved).
One or more watertight electric torches, with spare batteries.
Maps of the area where you intend to navigate.
First Aid kit (not expired).
Manual bilge pump.
Anchor and anchor line of a sufficient length for mooring the boat
safely even in bad weather conditions.
These items are strongly recommended but not required. Ask the local
Authorities about the minimum safety equipment required, according to the
Safety Regulations.
In an emergency the radio-telephone (if equipped) and the safety
equipment (life rafts, jackets and signal rockets) - if properly used - can
save the life to you and your crew.
It is advisable to instruct also the occasional passengers, in order to avoid
unpleasant situation, wrong behaviour or panic in an emergency.
Devote some time to learning how to use fire-fighting and rescue
equipment, and how to recover a man overboard. In that way you will be
able to completely enjoy your inflatable boat, with no risk.