Skipper safety equipment checklist

The skipper is responsible the safety of all people on board. So planning and preparation is important to enjoying a great day out on the water!

Always make sure your vessel has the following items on board, just in case things don’t go according to plan:

Correctly fitting lifejackets for all people on board
At least two reliable forms of communication (one waterproof) – EPIRB, PLB, VHF radio, flares, or cell phone in a waterproof bag)
Oars or paddles (or other form of alternate power)
Fire extinguisher
Anchors and chains
Navigation lights
Bailer/bucket
Compass and chart
Fresh fuel (take enough to allow a third for the trip out, a third for the trip back, and third just in case)
Drinking water
Robust knife
Torch
First aid kit
Tool kit