⚓ Boating Info, Resource & Tips #sailing #boating #yachting #Apps #safety⚓

Plymouth, England
Joined December 2010
⚠️ Member Update: Temporary Admission (TA) - could your boat be approaching the 10-year limit? An EU rule limiting the time a recreational vessel can spend under TA to a total of 10 years could start affecting boat owners from 2026. #TheCA explains 👉theca.org.uk/news/TA-10year-…
2
109
🟢🔴 Which is the preferred channel? Learn to recognise lateral, cardinal and special marks—by day and at night—with the Safe Skipper Buoys & Lights app. Take a look bit.ly/SS_Buoys_Lights #BuoysAndLights #IALA #NavigationMarks #NauticalNavigation #SafetyAtSea #Sailing
67
➤➤ 𝟓𝟎 𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗦 — 𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗣𝗦 🪢 From hitches to bends to loops, everything you need to tie with confidence is in your pocket. FIND OUT MORE: ✳️ bit.ly/SSKnotBible #SailingKnots #Knots #Yachting
155
🚤 Quick navigation lights quiz! What do these lights indicate? ✅ Answer: A — a power-driven vessel towing. The two white masthead lights in a vertical line indicate towing. Bow. 🛟 bit.ly/SS_Boating-Quizzes #NavigationLights #ColRegs #BoatingQuiz #BoatingSafety #SafeSkipper
59
❓ ❓ How well do you know your nav lights and shapes? Ready for more? Visit the Safe Skipper Quiz Section 🛟 bit.ly/SS_Boating-Quizzes #NavLights #LightsAndShapes #NauticalNavigation #SafetyAtSea #Sailing #Boating #SafeSkipper
48
Your rudder is your lifeline at sea - don’t wait until it fails to give it attention. ⛵⚠️ Learn how your steering system works and what can go wrong! 👉 bit.ly/SS_Rudder_Steering #Sailing #BoatMaintenance #Yachting #BoatingSafety #SafeSkipper
1
3
84
⛵ Learning or revising the ColRegs? Clear, highly visual way to study navigation lights and shapes, collision-avoidance rules, sound and light signals, and IALA buoyage systems A and B In App Store ➤➤ loom.ly/UFI6ziI #ColRegs #BoatingSafety #Navigation #SafeSkipper
1
87
Don't leave your safety to chance—tap here to master the rules and stay seen. ⛵ ❓Who is the give way vessel? ❓What are the rules for overtaking? ❓Sailing vessels on different or same tacks - who gives way? loom.ly/Km-SfZI #sailing #yachting #SafetyAtSea #boating
1
58
🛟 Major APP UPGRADE! ➤➤ bit.ly/Safe_Skipper_App NEW: 🆘 MAYDAY Call Assistant 📍 Get Current Location 👥 Crew Register ❤️ Favourites 🔍 Faster Search 📱 Improved navigation With >75 safety topics & > 100 illustrations #SafeSkipper #Boating #Sailing #Yachting #BoatSafety
72
Put your knowledge to the test with our FREE Nautical Quizzes, including: ❓ Rules of the Road – 60 Second Challenge❓ Navigation Lights & Shapes Quizzes❓ Buoys & Lights Quiz❓ ColRegs Quiz 🛟 bit.ly/SS_Boating-Quizzes 🏆 Share link #Boating #Sailing #BoatSafety #NauticalQuiz
43
⚓ Clear, practical guidance ✅ Straightforward, experience-based advice ✅ Tips & insights designed to help you make better decisions ✅ How to avoid common mistakes ✅ Explore the range of articles: ➡️ loom.ly/1G60Ka8 #boating #yachting #SafeSkipper #safetyatsea
2
217
DO YOU KNOW YOUR BUOYS & LIGHTS? If you'd like to test your knowledge more, head to our QUIZ SECTION at 🛟 Safe-Skipper.com We've 11 FREE Quizzes altogether, so you'll find out what you need to brush up on! #Buoys_Lights #Navigation #SafetyAtSea #SafeSkipper
1
62
⚓ Master every essential knot! 🔶 🔶 GREAT NEW PRICE 🔶 🔶 NOW ONLY $2.99 (£2.99) The Knot Bible app puts 50 must-know nautical knots at your fingertips, with crystal-clear, step-by-step guidance that actually makes sense when you need it most. 👉 bit.ly/SSKnotBible
1
45
🛟 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 with the Safe Skipper Boating Apps — available now on App Store and Google Play! Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just getting started, we've got you covered: 👉 bit.ly/ALL_APPS
2
60
⚠️ Going aground: it happens to the best skippers - what matters is how you respond 👉 safe-skipper.com/going-agrou… Knowing what to do in those first few minutes can make all the difference. Read this guide on how to handle it calmly and safely 😀 #navigation #runaground
1
1
75
⚓️ Pre-start engine checks = fewer breakdowns at sea Nearly 1 in 3 marine callouts are caused by avoidable mechanical failure! 🔧Check out all the key tips to staying safe! safe-skipper.com/pre-start-e… #Yachting #SafetyAtSea #Boating #Watercraft #sailing
55
🆘 Emergency Distress Flares and How to Use Them Here we guide you through how, when and which flares to use! Essential advice on: 💥 Handheld flares 💥 Buoyant flares 💥 Electric distress flares 👉 bit.ly/SS_DistressFlares #sailing #boating #SafeSkipper #DISTRESSFLARES
1
65
⚠️ Tight spots, hidden rocks, and busy waters – narrow channels present unique challenges for boaters. Navigate them safely and confidently with our expert tips! 👉👉 safe-skipper.com/navigating-… #sailing #yachting #safetyatsea #boating #watercraft #sailboat #safeskipper
1
3
70
Make sure you understand and carry out these essential checks! ✔ Identifying "meat hooks" ✔ Checking for stress cracks ✔ Running rigging wear-and-tear points. A few minutes on deck today can save you a dismasting tomorrow! 👉 loom.ly/CErmu3k #RigChecks
1
2
86