It’s coming round to that time of year – particularly when it’s been a long cold summer for us down in the southern states. If you’re getting your boat ready for summer then it’s time to check our boat safety equipment.
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| Item | Quantity | Smooth | Inshore | Offshore |
| Anchor with chain and/or line | 1 | Y | Y | Y |
| Bilge pump or bailer (B1) | (B2) | Y | Y | Y |
| Compass | 1 | NR | NR | Y |
| Distress Signal NRorange smoke handheld | 2 | NR | Y | Y |
| Distress Signal NRred hand-held distress flare | 2 | NR | Y | Y |
| Distress SignalNRred star parachute distress rocket | 2 | NR | NR | Y |
| EPIRB (a) | 1 | NR | NR | Y |
| Fire bucket | 1 | Y | Y | Y |
| Fire extinguisher (F1) | (F2) | Y | Y | Y |
| Marine radio | 1 | NR | NR | Y |
| Navigation lights (N1) | (N2) | Y | Y | Y |
| Paddles or oars/rowlocks | (P1) | Y | Y | Y |
| PFD 1 | (P) | NR | Y | Y |
| PFD 1, 2 or 3 | (P) | Y | NR | NR |
| Waterproof/buoyant torch | 1 | Y | Y | Y |