Offshore safety is in some ways simpler than coastal safety but there are some important differences in the approach you need to take. Close to the coast, the decisions you make on the water are critical to safety. For example, avoiding shipping lanes or bad tidal races are important. Once offshore, safety is more about preparation before you leave the dock, once you are “out there” you are pretty much stuck with what is coming your way and the resources you brought to deal with it. In order to be reasonably safe offshore you need three things: right boat, right preparation and right crew. This article focuses on the right boat.
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