SAFETY

Only our boats feature secure individual seating each with it's own handgrip to ensure maximum safety whilst travelling at speed over the water.

 

OUR SAFETY POLICY:

All vessels are licensed by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency and can operate up to 20 miles from Cardiff Bay

(Virtually the whole of the Bristol Channel).
Our skippers hold professional qualifications and receive additional training in the Bristol Channel at regular intervals.
We carry equipment well in excess of minimum MCA requirements and the vessels are checked daily prior to sailing.
A written safety policy, including procedures for overdue boats and risk assessments are available for schools, colleges etc.
At all times that the vessel is at sea, radio and telephone contact is maintained,

MRCC (Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre)

Swansea Coastguard is informed and number of passengers accurately logged.
Vessels carry emergency life rafts.
Comfortable lightweight auto inflate lifejackets along with all weather clothing are provided.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

"What age can we take children?"
We can carry babies and toddlers but recommend the half hour fast bay trips for the really young ones. All children however should be well wrapped up as they particularly feel the wind chill from the boats speed across the water.

"What if I am unsure or worried about boats?"
We always travel across the bay at cruising speed at the start of each trip. If you feel unhappy at this point we will return you to the pontoons straight away. It is something we understand and wont make a fuss of.

"I have a medical condition, is it ok to sail?"
We carry disabled people, people in wheelchairs etc, but it's usually a good idea to have a helper on board. In fact, one of our most memorable trips was a group of blind and deaf children who gained so much from the sensation of speed and movement offered by this sort of experience. The general rule is to let us know in advance of specific problems and we shall do our best to advise. However please note our insurers advise, “That unless there is an act of negligence, that the decision to partake in the activity is that of the client and by partaking they consent”.

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