RNLI Sea Safety Guides
RNLI Safety Leaflets
RNLI Sea Safety Information -
The RNLI's Sea Safety booklet and interactive CD-ROM covers topics such as buoys and markers, navigation lights, rules of the road, weather and tides, as well as first aid. This invaluable tool is a must for those who go to sea on sailing or powered craft. It is available online using the link below.
RNLI Sea Safety Complete Guide and the accompanying CD can be downloaded from: RNLI Sea Safety Complete Guide - CD
If you want a to talk to an RNLI Sea Safety Advisor please email: [email protected]

As with all safety and emergency equipment, servicing is most important. Whatever type of lifejacket you use, it will need basic maintenance to keep it working properly. This card provides information on how to carry out general inspections.

Contains information on the different types of lifejacket available to children and how to ensure that the lifejacket fits correctly. A size chart detailing what type of lifejacket is recommended for different body weights and chest measurements is also included.

Contains information on the Pre-start checks that should be carried out before any trip. The checks are broken down into 12 easy to follow steps. The card also contains information on checks to be carried out after starting the engine.

Contains information on the pre-start checks that should be carried out before any trip. The checks are broken down into 12 easy to follow steps. The card also contains information on checks to be carried out after starting the engine.
This booklet contains information on choosing the personal watercraft, wetsuit information, safety checks, pre riding checks, emergency extras, tide checks, wind directions, board and rig safety, wipe outs, rules of the road, emergency procedures, self rescue and first aid.
As with all safety and emergency equipment, servicing is most important. Whatever type of lifejacket you use, it will need basic maintenance to keep it working properly. This card provides information on how to carry out general inspections.
This booklet contains information on recommended clothing and equipment, emergency electronics, safety equipment, planning a trip, radio procedures, rules of the road, emergency procedures and first aid.
This booklet contains information on correct clothing and equipment, safety checklists, safety equipment, weather and tide checks, organising the crew, sailing in safety, capsizing, emergency procedures and first aid.

This booklet contains information on, getting the right dive boat, what to wear, radio procedures, engine basics, planning a dive boat expedition, dive boat equipment, safety at the dive site, first aid, dive boat capsize and emergency procedures.
This booklet contains information on choosing the right board and rig, wetsuit information, safety checks, pre sailing checks, emergency extras, tide checks, wind directions, board and rig safety, wipe outs, rules of the road, emergency procedures, self rescue and first aid.


