Uploaded April 2014 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
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Now check your crew.
They should be dressed warmly, and if possible, have their wet suits on. Some form of head protection, such as a kayaker's helmet would be useful.
Lifejackets should be worn at all times.
As soon as you hear the helicopter arriving you can pinpoint your position with distress flares, or a signaling mirror.
Have your VHF ready on channel 16, so the helicopter crew can contact you and give further instruction
skippercheck.net
Sailing School app apps.apple.com/app/sailing-school/id500663978
Now check your crew.
They should be dressed warmly, and if possible, have their wet suits on. Some form of head protection, such as a kayaker's helmet would be useful.
Lifejackets should be worn at all times.
As soon as you hear the helicopter arriving you can pinpoint your position with distress flares, or a signaling mirror.
Have your VHF ready on channel 16, so the helicopter crew can contact you and give further instruction
