Boat Safety Equipment

Man overboard! Hugo “The Sailing Frenchman” takes no chances when it comes to safety!

Hugo Picard, "The Sailing Frenchman", is a skipper travelling the world's oceans. As an accomplished sailor with years of experience, he is also aware of the dangers that lurk at sea. In his video, he explains which maritime rescue systems he uses, how they work and why it's better to have double protection at sea. We hope you enjoy the video!

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Safety Beacon Guide: How do EPIRBs work?

Where can I have my EPIRB programmed? How are EPIRBs registered? Find out everything you need to know in our EPIRB guide.

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Guide „Fire on Board!

What should I do in the event of a fire on board? Our SVB guide "Fire on board!" explains which extinguishing agent you should use and how to fight fires effectively.

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Navigation Lights on Sailing Yachts and Motor Boats

When must navigation lights be displayed? What are the regulations concerning the use of navigation lights at sea? Find out more about lights on your sailing yacht or motorboat in our SVB guide.

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Everything you need to know about life rafts

Liferafts for sport boats and sailing yachts

What are the regulations for liferafts on recreational craft and sailing yachts? Our SVB liferaft guide helps you understand everything there is to know about these life savers for you and your crew.

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The best PFDs for children - test and comparison of children's life jackets

What do life jackets for children cost? Find the best PFD for your child with the SVB life jacket comparison and test.

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The great SVB life jacket test the best life jackets in comparison

How do I decide which life jacket to buy? How are life jackets tested? Discover the best PFD in our SVB life jacket test.

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Finding the perfect life jacket

What should you know before buying a life jacket and what are the different types of life jackets? Find out more from our SVB experts in our life jacket guide.

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