Sea Safety and Information Links
"The National Association for all forms of sailing and windsurfing, motor cruising, sportsboats, personal watercraft and powerboat racing. It is recognized by all Government offices as being the negotiating body for the water activities it represents."
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
"Our vision is to be a world-class organization committed to preventing loss of life, continuously improving maritime safety and protecting the marine environment: safer lives, safer ships, cleaner seas."
"The UK has 10,500 miles of coastline - that’s a staggering 14,549km of seaside to choose from!"
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
"The RNLI saves lives at sea. Our volunteer crews are funded entirely by voluntary donations and we provide a 24-hour service around the coast of the UK and Republic of Ireland."
For inshore forecast of conditions in the Solent area, from Met Office homepage, Home > Leisure > Leisure marine > Inshore waters forecast Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis.
"CHIMET is a comprehensive weather information system recording weather conditions in Hayling Bay. Information is derived from instrumentation on Chichester Bar Beacon, about half a mile out to sea from the entrance to Chichester Harbour."
"EasyTide, the UKHO's popular online Tidal Prediction service...select from over 6,000 ports worldwide and obtain a seven day prediction, completely free of charge."
A one day course to ensure you get the best out of your wetbike / jetski. Learn how to drive safely and responsibly with maximum excitement.