Every year our lifeboats respond to thousands of incidents, many of which could have been prevented with simple safety precautions. Even the most experienced seafarers should prepare for the worst. The RNLI can help make your boat as safe as possible – you owe it to yourself and your crew.

The RNLI would like to offer you a completely free, friendly and confidential service that looks at safety aspects involved with your boat. SEA Check is neither a test nor an inspection and there is no pass or fail. Conducted by one of our highly trained volunteers, SEA Check is a personal face-to-face safety advice service that takes place on board your own craft. You set the time and we tailor our visit to your vessel and the type of boating that you do.

Whether you’re a newcomer, or an experienced boater, our unique one-to-one service will give you an opportunity to ask any niggling questions on equipment or emergency procedures. To help you safely on your way we also provide a pack of free publications to ensure that next time you go afloat you are more prepared. Included in this pack is your free copy of the Safety Companion, which is full of useful information and normally retails at £6.95.

What are the benefits?
* A free independent check of safety equipment.
* An opportunity to discuss safety matters.
* The satisfaction of completing a check.
* A sticker showing your boat has completed the check.
* Your copy of the check form, which may attract further benefits.
* Free Safety Companion and literature.
* Helping the RNLI in its core activity of saving lives at sea.

If you would like to enqiure about a SEA Check for a vessel in the Hastings Area, Then please contact Lifeboat Sea Safety Officer Derek Phillips Via the Lifeboat Station on 01424 720828 or Mobile 07752057625. E-mail mjpanddjp@aol.com