Safe at sea

Being prepared for the unexpected

I was two decades into a career as an air traffic controller, on a night shift at Gatwick airport, when I knew I couldn’t carry on. The aircraft movements had quietened right down into the early hours

Sea lover Lucy Lo-Vel has spent a lifetime on the waves

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

A safety line or tether is one of ...

Proper preparation prevents poor performance