Safety

Your safety is our priority

Safety measures for our guests

• Safe boarding control: before each trip the skipper welcomes guests and gives a safety talk explaining the safety rules, emergency procedures and proper conduct on board. Each participant signs a document with their name and ID, confirming they have received and understood the safety instructions.
• Approved life jackets: we carry life jackets for every guest, compulsory to wear according to the sailing conditions and the responsible skipper’s instructions.
• Operational emergency equipment: the vessel carries a first-aid kit, VHF radio, lifebuoy, flares, fire extinguisher and other regulatory items, checked periodically to ensure they work correctly.
• Professional supervision: our staff hold accredited training in maritime safety, first aid and guest care, ensuring guidance and watchfulness throughout the activity.
• Safe snorkelling: the equipment is checked before each use and disinfected after every activity. Guests receive prior instructions on technique, the limits of the area and rules of conduct in the water.
• Accessible information: the safety rules, recommendations and protocols are available to every guest before and during the activity.
• Environmental respect: we sail responsibly, avoiding sensitive areas and promoting safe practices that respect the marine environment of the Strait Natural Park.

Safety briefing: sailing

• Life jackets: where they are stowed and how to put them on. Wearing them is compulsory whenever the skipper says so, and always for minors and non-swimmers.
• Conduct on board: follow the skipper’s instructions at all times, move carefully and holding on, and watch out for the boom and the sail manoeuvres.
• Safety equipment: location of the lifebuoy, first-aid kit, fire extinguisher, flares and VHF radio.
• Man-overboard procedure: shout "man overboard" immediately, keep the person in sight and throw the lifebuoy; the skipper directs the rescue manoeuvre.
• Emergency communications: contact the maritime rescue service (Salvamento Marítimo) via VHF channel 16 or the emergency number 112.
• Weather and sailing decisions: the skipper decides on departure, route and, where necessary, suspending or shortening the activity depending on sea and wind conditions, which are especially demanding in the Strait of Gibraltar.
• Health and fitness: tell the skipper of any relevant medical condition (cardiac, respiratory, pregnancy, reduced mobility). Boarding is not allowed under the effects of alcohol or substances that affect safety.
• Minors: must remain under the supervision of a responsible adult at all times.
• Care for the environment: responsible sailing, no waste thrown into the sea, and respect for wildlife and the protected areas of the Strait Natural Park.

Safety briefing: snorkelling

• Checked equipment: mask, snorkel and fins are checked before each use and disinfected after every activity.
• Basic technique: how to fit and adjust the mask and snorkel, calm breathing through the snorkel and clearing water. No deep free-diving is practised.
• Flotation aid: life jackets or flotation devices are available. Their use is compulsory for minors and for anyone who is not a confident swimmer.
• Area limits: swim within the indicated area close to the boat, without straying, and follow the skipper’s instructions at all times.
• Buddy system: swim with a partner, signal before entering and leaving the water, and stay within sight of the crew.
• Health: do not enter the water after heavy meals or under the effects of alcohol; report any cardiac, respiratory or ear problems, or pregnancy.
• Environment and marine traffic: be careful of currents and other vessels; stay within the marked swimming area.
• Emergencies: the skipper supervises the activity and has a lifebuoy and first-aid kit on board; if needed, the maritime rescue service is contacted (VHF 16 / 112).
• Environmental respect: do not touch or remove marine wildlife or plants; snorkelling is done respecting the seabed and habitats of the Strait Natural Park.

Regulatory framework and insurance