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Make sure you give the venue plenty of notice, plan transport and timings, complete the required risk assessments and get consent from parents and carers for the trip.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ERun the activity\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESplit into three groups and give each group one of the following topics to explore. We\u2019ve also included some information below to kick-start the research:\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022list-style-type: none;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFlares\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EDistress signals\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMarine VHF radio\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00222\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGroups should come up with two or three ideas for questions or facts to check for their topic and note these down. They could conduct their research online, use printed materials or talk to local sailors or Sea Scouts. Questions could include:\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022list-style-type: none;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen might these be used?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAre Sea Scouts allowed to use these?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHow often might these be used?\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00223\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGroups should pass their topic and ideas to the next group along, then think about the new topic they\u2019ve just received. Add any new ideas to the topic and pass it along again. Continue until all of the groups have seen all of the topics.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWith sticky tack, stick up the topics for everyone to see. Discuss whether any changes need to be made to any questions, or whether some questions fit a particular topic better.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith an adult leader\u2019s support, review everyone\u2019s work and come up with a list of questions everyone is happy with.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00225\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWrite up the finished questions to bring along to your visit.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null},{"type":"fullWidth","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWhen thinking about flares, distress signals and when it might be appropriate to use them, it\u2019s important to understand what you\u2019re signalling. The worst-case scenarios involve a \u2018grave and imminent danger to a vessel or persons\u2019, and these are the \u2018distress\u2019 situations we\u2019re talking about.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAll the methods of signalling about distress are intended to give the widest possible chance of a large number of people seeing them. That\u2019s why you won\u2019t find using a mobile phone in this list as only the other person on the call will know you\u2019re in distress. If you\u2019re using one, dial 999 and ask for \u2018coastguard\u2019.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Signalling at sea"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFor most craft with a VHF marine radio, a \u2018mayday\u2019 message is the primary way of signalling distress. For craft with a newer radio set fitted, there may be a red \u2018distress\u2019 button that you can push. Even if there is, you\u2019ll need to send a voice message afterwards on Channel 16. To find out how to send a mayday message, take a look at this \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.jollyparrot.co.uk/blog/how-to-send-distress-message-vhf-radio\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022How to send a Distress Message by VHF Radio (Jolly Parrot)\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Edistress message by VHF radio guide\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u00A0or undertake the RYA VHF course, if you\u2019re over the age of 16.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf the situation isn\u2019t quite as serious, and you\u2019re asking for help but aren\u2019t in grave or imminent danger, use a \u2018Pan Pan\u2019 call.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThe massive advantage of voice radio calls is that as well as the coastguard, who\u2019ll coordinate a rescue, other boats nearby can hear you and come to help.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ETop tips:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EIf you know the phonetic alphabet, use it.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAlways make sure you know where you are.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ELifeboats are often equipped with radio direction finding equipment - they may ask you to keep talking so that they can locate you.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Using a radio"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EFlares are traditional distress signals. They are pyrotechnic devices, so make sure you only use them if you understand how they fire. Effectively, these are handheld or launched fireworks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFor signalling distress, you may have:\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA red parachute flare.\u003C/strong\u003E This launches a bright light into the sky. This is used for signalling that a boat is in distress, but only gives a rough location.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA red handheld flare.\u003C/strong\u003E Producing a bright red light, which you hold. This is helpful for locating the exact position of your boat at night.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOrange smoke canister.\u003C/strong\u003E This floats on the water and produces orange smoke. This can be really useful for helping helicopter crews see the wind direction and mark your position in the daytime.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor more information, take a look at \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.rya.org.uk/knowledge/safety/look-after-yourself/equipment-for-uk-pleasure-vessels/distress-flares\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Distress Flares (RYA.org.uk)\u0022\u003Ethese types of distress flares\u003C/a\u003E. 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