We love sailing and want to share that good feeling with everyone ⛵. However, good sailing vibes are built on safety. When safety is in place and we are prepared for unexpected situations, we can relax, focus on sailing and have fun.
📻 There are many safety tools in sailing, but one of the most essential is the VHF radio. Using a VHF radio involves a strict etiquette, which can seem daunting, especially if you don't have much experience. In an emergency, there is much more to worry about than remembering the correct VHF etiquette.
That's why we created a cheat sheet for making a MAYDAY call, so you can focus on what truly matters.
🖨️ Print the cheat sheet from the link below, fill in your sailboat's information, and laminate it. Then, place the cheat sheet near your VHF radio on your sailboat, and you'll have a handy reference!
We've also included a cheat sheet for the NATO phonetic alphabet. Write down 🖊️ your vessel's name using phonetic letters, so you won't have to worry about remembering the alphabet in a stressful situation.
Preparing for emergencies while sailing is like having insurance. You hope you'll never need it, and it seems unnecessary. But if something happens, it becomes invaluable.
We hope you never need to use our cheat sheet in a real situation. But if you do, we believe it will be helpful.
Safe sailing! 💙
