Safety

The Bay of Fornells

The bay of Fornells is a large, unspoilt, (almost) landlocked sailing area which can be sailed in all wind directions. It has a narrow opening to the sea and no disturbance from tides. For sailors and windsurfers of all levels, it provides a friendly and safe sailing environment.

With your safety our priority, we ask that sailors wear a buoyancy aid at all times. When sailing single-hander dinghies in strong winds, we also ask that you wear a helmet. For windsurfers, we follow the RYA recommendation and suggest that a buoyancy aid is used while learning.

Safety Boats

We intend to provide the best safety cover of any sailing centre in the world. A fleet of Valiant 4.9m and Narwhal 4.8m semi inflatables, with 40hp Mercury four stroke engines, is used for both teaching and safety cover.

 

Radio Communication

Reliable, instant communication is vital for safety. Our fleet of safety boats are linked to each other, and to the shore, with IC-M501 EURO radios. Additionally, our sailing instructors carry IC-M33 waterproof radios, providing exceptional radio safety cover.

Safety Boat Drivers

We are an RYA approved Training Centre, and all instructors who use safety craft are RYA Powerboat qualified. Whether you a novice sailor taking your first tacks and gybes, an expert on a sea sail outside the bay, or a parent watching your children from the beach... you can be sure that quality, modern safety craft, with qualified drivers, are always on hand.

Boat Safety

We attach 40-litre Crewsaver mast floats to the top of our asymmetric masts.  This reduces the tendency of capsized asymmetrics to invert, which makes them safer to enjoy.  We attach small polystyrene buoyancy floats to the top of our Laser 4.7s, all our single-hander beginner boats, and all boats for children.  In the event of a capsize, these floats slow down the inversion process, making the recovery quicker and easier.