No skipper likes to think about borderline situations like extreme weather conditions, stranding, capsizing or sinking. But in any case, you should do it. So you can add some things to the safety equipment of the boat that you might not have considered before. Sometimes it's very simple things like an emergency knife, torches or headlamps that have been forgotten. But if you think of a yacht accident, it will not do any harm taking a leak sealant, firefighting equipment, hypothermia blankets and watertight containers with you. If drinking water becomes scarce in a distress, an inflatable solar-powered water purificator could save lives. A long-distance sailor, on the other hand, will be more concerned about heavy weather on the Atlantic. Maybe he will consider carrying a drift anchor, a mast top float or storm oil. Regardless of what you finally decide to take along - an extensive ship's equipment helps to calm you down and will certainly pay off at some point.
- Rigg & sail
- Rope & cordage
- Anchoring & mooring
- Hull & deck
- Cabin & comfort
- Paint & boatbuilding
- Electrics & engine
- Pumps & sanitation
- Safety & VHF radio
- Navigation & books
- Commercial shipping
Miscellaneous for emergency
