These are issued from time to time where a specific safety issue or concern has been raised and needs to be communicated to paddlers.
There are also case studies of real life incidents which illustrate both best practise but also near misses. From these incidents, lessons can be learnt that can improve practise UK wide and lead to better safety standards within the sport.
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The RNLI has released a serious warning after a recent rescue of three experienced sailors in Devon. While all three were saved, only one of their lifejackets worked correctly. A recent RNLI survey in the South West of England uncovered a shocking statistic: out of 803 lifejackets checked, 523 had faults. Based on reporting from the BBC News article . To help keep paddlers safe on the water we recommended following our guidance on buoyancy and lifejackets as found in our Paddle Safer document 2.2 Buoyancy Aids. Buoyancy Aids In most cases of paddlesport activity a buoyancy aid is worn and that regular checks are needed to be carried out to ensure it remains in good working order. Here is some useful information on how to check and maintain your buoyancy aid. Lifejackets In some circumstances lifejackets are worn, and that the appropriate checks need to be completed to ensure it remains in good working order. The RNLI have produced some guidance on How to check and maintain your lifejacket.
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