This weekend 98FM are doing a special coverage of the workings of the Coast Guard and RNLI in Dublin. Extracts of interviews and safety messages will be played after their News Piece through out the weekend.
http://www.98fm.com/news-sport/news/coastguard-rnli943/ Also the Coast Guard are doing a Rescue Demo on the Liffey for Maritime Festival and Dollymount Beach for the Battle of the Bay. Especially after the tragic events over the last couple of weeks around Ireland's Coast it’s an important time to get the safety message out there of the importance of Wearing a Life Jacket. More details on Howth Coast Guard's facebook page www.facebook.com/howthcoastguard This weekend's message for going on the water is to BELT UP B Buy Approved Life Jacket (LJ) for everyone on board. Suitable LJ for where you're going. Correct size for people wearing them. E Ensure Equipment is well Maintained - Wash Down with Fresh Water after Use to avoid Corrosion from Salt Water. L Listen to Weather Forecast. Listen to Local Advise about Currents, Tides etc T Tell someone on Land what time you're expected Back. Call in every hour.
U Understand how your equipment works if you need it. Whistles, Flares etc. P Prepare. Along with LJ ensure you've Flares, Communications, GPS, Emergency Plan etc More details on Boating http://www.iws.ie/guides-page35069.html
