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Boats can be a dangerous means of travel however there are certain precautions that you can take to make sure you don’t end up seeking accident compensation at the end of your holiday.

First of all it is absolutely essential that everyone on board wears a life jacket. In the event that something does go wrong you want to make sure you can stay afloat in the water without too much effort. In rough seas a life jacket can be the difference between life and death.

Watch out for other boats, walls and rocks when on your boat. Most collisions occur before you have even left the harbour when other boats or locks make the chances of a collision more likely. If you see a collision coming but can’t get out of the way make sure you inform your passengers right away. After all we don’t want to be claiming injury compensation either.

Next make sure that everything on board is properly stowed away. There have been numerous reports of items such as tin cans falling from cupboards or over head storage whilst at sea. Additionally stowing items away will also allow you to avoid any trips and falls that could occur when items are left on the floor or hanging out from shelves.