Cardiff
Harbour Authority recommends you check weather conditions before going
afloat, and wear lifejackets at all times whilst on the water.
1.
Purchase a lifejacket suitable for your activity, ensuring it has a
whistle, light and reflective strip, and conforms to European
Conformity (EC) guidelines.
2.
Learn how to use your jacket or buoyancy aid, checking regularly in
accordance with manufacturers instructions.
3.
Remember buoyancy aids DO NOT have the same capacity as a lifejacket,
but can assist in keeping a person afloat.
1.
Never overload and distribute weight evenly, with oars and repair kit
onboard.
2.
Ensure sufficient stability and freeboard.
3.
Tenders and boats must be stored safely when not in use, and comply to
Recreational Craft Directive 94/25/CE.
This is a service provided by the RNLI
to the leisure craft owner, which offers a free check of safety
equipment and a leaflet is available from Cardiff Harbour Authority,
or at your local marina or yacht club. It lists essential and
recommended equipment for different waters. A silver or gold sticker
is available to show that your boat complies with these standards.
For more information about the SEA
CHECK service:
Tel: (0800) 328 0600.
Cardiff Harbour Authority recommends
that all leisure boats apply for a SEA CHECK.
Sea Safety
publications
Tel: (01202) 6633174
Email:
seasafety@rnli.org.uk
www.rnli.org.uk
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Seamanship and Navigation |
Skippers are responsible for the safety of their vessel and crew.
Competence is gained by training and experience. Cardiff Harbour
Authority recommends that everyone in charge of a boat should have
completed an RYA recognised practical course. A list of recognised sea
schools offering there courses is available from:-
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Marine Leisure Association |
24
Peterscroft Avenue, Ashurst, Southampton. SO40 7AB
Tel/fax: (023) 8029 3822
Email:
info@nfss.co.uk
Temporary Notice to Mariners may be issued by Cardiff Harbour
Authority. These should be available at the Yacht Clubs and marinas.
Copies are also available either from the Harbour Master or on this
site using this link
Notice to Mariners.
It is
recommended Bay users check latest information before arrival.
Vessels outward bound to non-EU countries (including the Channel
Islands and the Isle of Man) should complete part 1 of the
registration form C1331.
Vessels inward bound from non-EU countries (including the Channel
Islands and the Isle of Man) should complete part 2 of the
registration form C1331.
These
forms can be obtained and should be lodged with:-
HM Customs and Excise, Portcullis House, 21 Cowbridge Road East,
Cardiff. CF11 9SS
Tel: (029) 2038 6000
www.hmce.gov.uk
If you
see anything suspicious, please call the confidential Action line.
Tel: (0800) 595000
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Certificate of Competence |
Short
range certificate courses, leading to certification to operate are
offered at centres around the coast.
Contact the Royal Yachting Association:-
RYA House, Romsey Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire. SO5 9YA
Tel: (0845) 345 0400
Email training@rya.org.uk
www.rya.org.uk
Apply
to:-
Ship Radio Licensing, Radio Licensing Centre. The Post Office, PO Box
1495, Bristol. BS99 3QS
Tel: (0870) 243 4433
www.radiolicencecentre.co.uk
To
register your vessel contact:-
Small Ships Register, Small Ships Section, Registry of Shipping and
Seamen. PO Box 420, Cardiff CF24 5XR.
Tel: (029) 2044 8800
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