Liferaft from HMS Penguin

Kitting your boat out with the full safety rig isn't cheap, but for the peace of mind that you and your family are safe at sea, it’s worth every penny…

Rules and regulations

You’re ready to slip the lines, the engine’s ticking, lifejackets are on, and breakables are stowed, but are you really prepared for cruising abroad?

What is VHF?

The most popular method of communicating with other boats is via very high frequency (VHF) radio. Learn how VHF works, the basics behind the frequencies you see on your VHF…

DSC - Digital Selective Calling

Digital Selective Calling has become an integral part of marine VHF Communication. Here we give an overview of how it works, what is does and the issues that affect you

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Find out more about Digital Selective Calling (DSC)