Boat Safety is a topic that every boat owner needs to pay special attention to. Too many people leave it until it's too late and some pay the ultimate price for this mistake. So our boat safety section will become a great place to start once we're up and running and adding content to the site. If you have valuable information for this section, please contact us with your suggestions....you're helping other boating enthusiasts if you do! 
Life Jackets/Buoyancy Vests where to buy, different types and standards, where to store them , how to put them on, different features
Flares where to buy them, expiry dates, what to do with expired flares, where to store them, how to use them, safety issues, things to be careful of.
Navigation Lights what you need to have, when to use them, which ones to use, making sure they work, where to buy.
Boat Safety Essentials what equipment your boat must carry under Australian legislation.
Bilge Pumps where to buy, what's suitable for your boat, how to install, checking/testing your bilge pump's operation.
Other Useful Safety Equipment items that might not be legally required, but some of these might be useful if you can carry them.
Let someone know BEFORE you go! an obvious but critical topic for boating safety.
Planning your trip ensuring that others know your whereabouts, knowing the correct radio frequencies, having backup mobile phones and numbers ready in case of emergency, use of maps and charts and GPS equipment.
Marine Radios & Frequencies what radios are available and different operating frequencies, where to buy etc.
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