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Travel and transport

Using pleasure craft safely

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Safety regulations for pleasure craft

The safety rules you must follow to use your boat and the equipment you should carry on board

Radio communication equipment for pleasure craft

Details of what you'll need for inshore and offshore voyages and getting your radio licences

How to prevent problems on board pleasure craft

How to avoid accidents and problems when using your boat and how to deal with a man overboard and engine failure

How to call for help in an emergency at sea

How to send a distress alert using the equipment you have on board and how it will be responded to

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