RESCUE bY
LIFEbOAT
Depending on your location and the weather
conditions, the RNLI lifeboat that comes to
your aid may be a large all-weather type or
a smaller inshore lifeboat.
• Ensure radio contact is maintained. Most
lifeboats are equipped with VHF direction-
finding equipment and you may be asked to
transmit using your VHF so they can home
in on your signal.
• Make your boat as visible as possible. Turn
on all lights at night or have distress flares
ready to use to help the lifeboat pinpoint
your exact position.
• Have ropes and mooring lines ready,
although the lifeboat will prepare any ropes
or fenders required.
• Warn the lifeboat of any hazards
in the water.
• Try to stay calm.
Using this guide and the CD-ROM will help
you to keep safe on the water. But if things
do go wrong, RNLI lifeboats are here to help,
whatever the weather, 24 hours a day,
RNLI to the rescue
365 days a year. Photo: Anthony Peters
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