Solent Yacht Charter – The Coastal Code

If you are thinking of a Solent yacht charter, you’ll need to find your sea legs.

If you have decided to take a Solent yacht charter, whether for a private party or corporate event, you will be well looked after by the experienced crew on board. But it’s still worth learning about sea safety and the coastal code.

Solent Yacht Charter – The Coastal Code

What is the coastal code? The coastal code is an outline of suggested rules and regulations to optimize safety at sea. If you are taking part in a Solent yacht charter, you will have experienced crew members but if you’re a keen or budding sailor, then you should be aware of the code:

• Before you venture on a Solent yacht charter, the crew will ensure they are aware of the tide times and weather forecasts – if you want to find out this information it will be available online. Local news sites are good sources of local weather and tide information.

• If you do have an emergency, you can call 999 as you would normally, or use VHF Channel 16 and as for the Coastguard. You should also be able to press the red distress button on your DSC controller.

• When you are at sea, even if you on a Solent yacht charter with an experienced crew, it’s important that you don’t put yourself or others at risk. Use common sense, and always ask a crew member if you are unsure.

• Your crew on a Solent yacht charter will have the correct maritime charts and will ensure your vessel complies with marine laws such as speed restrictions.

• Drums and canisters or suspicious objects might be in the water – if you see anything suspicious, notify the coastguard or marine police immediately.

• The ocean should be respected, if you are taking out a Solent yacht charter, don’t drop litter in the sea.

• If you do venture off alone for whatever reason such as going on a coastal walk, make sure you tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return. Always have a mobile phone on hand.

• If you decide to take time out from your Solent yacht charter to enjoy the beaches, you can check the latest bathing water quality results on the Environment Agency website.

• Always take note of any safety signs, such as warnings about currents etc. before entering the ocean.

• Whether you are on the beach or at sea on a Solent yacht charter, you should always act responsibly to those around you and avoid unnecessary disturbance.

Above all you should enjoy a Solent yacht charter, but as any activity on the sea, make sure you use your common sense.

Bare Necessities is a Luxury Yacht that is available for both Private and Corporate Charter in the Solent and UK Waters. The boat can also be hired for team building exercises, corporate events or holidays in Northern Europe and the Mediterranean and Canary Islands.  Fully crewed and equipped for high spec, high tech, luxury cruising, your every need is accommodated. If you are looking for Solent yacht charter, please contact us on 07720 418955 for available options, or alternatively you can email: info@bnyacht.com.