Guide to Teignmouth Harbour
produced by the RNLI local Sea Safety Team, the Teign Estuary Partnership and Teignbridge District Council.
This free leaflet contains advice and a chart of the Harbour Area. It is available from the Attendant at the slipway at Polly Steps or from a SeaCheck Advisor - details opposite
Priority planning before leaving the slipway or mooring
Acceptable weather forecast
Favourable tides
Inform the Coastguard and/or a reliable person of your itinerary / passage plan, and expected return time
Charts / local knowledge
Suitable clothing
Man overboard procedures
Priority onboard equipment for Inshore Waters
Anchor with warp / chain and strong point
Alternative means of propulsion and steering
Boarding ladder
Bailer / bucket or Bilge Pump
Binoculars
Compass
Emergency steering
Emergency water
Fenders
Flares - in date
Fire blanket and/or Fire extinguisher
First aid kit + sunburn protection
Fuel + spare fuel
GPS (Global Positioning System)
Grab bag
Hull repair kit
Kill cord for outboard engine
Lifejackets / buoyancy aid - per person
Life saving signal procedure leaflet
Man overboard recovery ladder
Mobile phone - unreliable at sea, see VHF
Navigation lights
Radar Reflector
Safety harnesses and attachment points
Sharp knife
Sound signal equipment
Throwing line
Tool kit and spares
VHF radio
Torch
Towing warp
SEA Check is a free service offered by the RNLI to owners of leisure boats under 13.7 metres (45ft)
At the owners invitation, a trained volunteer will check relevant levels of safety equipment.
Our aim is to save lives at sea by educating, increasing awareness and promoting safety to all those who use the sea.
Complete your SEA Check and get a discount on safety equipment from local Chandlers
'The Brigantine' and
'The Old Salty'
Ring your local Teignmouth Advisors
Jerry Barnes 01626 367485
Chris Howsam 07759 811026
Tony Watson 01626 870260
or RNLI HQ 0800 3280600