Research and analysis

Safety lessons: keeping safe on recreational boats

A safety message to recreational craft users on the importance of undertaking seamanship and navigation training appropriate to your intended marine activity.

Documents

MAIB safety flyer issued June 2008

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Details

This summary concerns the death of 3 people when a motor cruiser was overwhelmed and sank in heavy weather.

This information has been prepared for:

  • recreational craft users

An investigation report has also been produced for this accident.

Updates to this page

Published 30 June 2008

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