What safety equipment to take?

[@alistairclyne9362]

Another very helpful video Joe! Thanks for sharing. I like to think I’m fairly safety conscious but have to admit that some of your suggestions were new to me!

[@JoyriderTV]

Me too, before the community go involved.

[@fisherman7834]

Great video on an important topic

[@JoyriderTV]

Thank you!

[@mrgustavoperez]

Please be careful with the emergency beacons (EPRIB’s) as many of them are water activated ( activated as they come in contact with water). In some places like in the USA, you will be heavily fined if your beacon is accidentally activated and emergency resources are deployed for a false alarm.

[@JoyriderTV]

That is very useful information. Thanks

[@ed6675]

Hi Joe, very good advice about the shoes or boots. This summer I was sailing and saw a professional jump out of a support boat. Unfortunately he was not wearing shoes and stepped onto a sea urchin. OUCH

[@JoyriderTV]

Yeah, that's going to hurt!

[@brendanredler3666]

Keep it up, Joe! I sailed Hobies a bit about 10 years ago and am getting geared up for another go. Can’t thank you enough for the well-considered and candid content you provide.

[@JoyriderTV]

I'm very glad that you're enjoying the videos, I'm looking forward to the new season starting so I can get out there again. Thanks for the donation. Much appreciated!

[@frankspagnuolo4785]

Another great video Joe. Lots of great important tips in both part 1 and part 2. I’ve learned my lesson twice and that list you gave really sums it up well. Cheers!

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks Frank!

[@carlb9009]

Thanks Joe, Really good advice and really well presented. Thanks for sharing.

[@JoyriderTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@stevenvachon9745]

A lot of information there Joe. I carry some of those things you mentioned, depending on where I sail, including water, always water, I get so thirsty out there. I searched for something to store most of the things while out on the water and ended up using a fanny pack looped through the trampoline lacing right at the front. I have a couple of sizes depending on what I decide to take out. They aren't waterproof but I don't find that to be a problem. If I need something to stay dry, I'll put it in a Ziploc bag.

[@JoyriderTV]

Good plan. Being able to store all of the kit is always going to be a bit of a head scratcher. Different size bags depending on the need is a good option.

[@daanvangeijlswijk7787]

Maybe something to consider. The color of the life vest. Two days ago I lost contact of the boat in semi-open water. They found me because of my luminescent life-vest.

[@JoyriderTV]

That's a great point, thanks. I'm glad that you were found..

[@nicko6710]

good one

[@JoyriderTV]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gabidagon]

Great video!

[@JoyriderTV]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gabidagon]

Great video

[@JoyriderTV]

Thanks!

[@robincdyer]

Soo excited to see the PLB on the list 😁

[@JoyriderTV]

🤩

[@mrgustavoperez]

Halyards and sheets can double as tow lines

[@JoyriderTV]

Yeah for sure. I think if you've got space, it's nice to take something dedicated so that you don't stress your sheets.

[@egyvalaki5215]

Thanks Joe for another useful video! Where and how would you keep a paddle while out sailing? What about the waterproof bag? Any recommentations on where and how to fix one so that is easy to open but also safe when capsizing? Happy holidays to all the community.

[@JoyriderTV]

I'll look at that in the Q+A which will be on NYE. Cheers

[@egyvalaki5215]

@@JoyriderTV Thank you. 😃

[@egyvalaki5215]

@@JoyriderTV Could you also tell us where to keep an anchor safely? Of course all would go out sailing the same time.. the bag, the anchor and the waterproof bag... By the way, what weight anchor would you suggest for a H16? Thanks for all your answers.

[@martindolbec878]

Good tips. Not so sure about carrying that anchor around. I feel like it could cause more harm than anything in case of a capsize. Then again, I’m not sailing in a location where it would ever be useful to me.

[@JoyriderTV]

I think with the anchor, there would need to be some pretty genius storage solution to make it viable.