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    Lifejacket: the vital safety aid

    Oct 29, 2020 3 minutes
    Margaret Norris

    Sailing for fun and in safety

    Margaret Norris is an RYA Senior Instructor teaching sailing at the Hengistbury Head Outdoor Education Centre in Christchurch, Dorset

    Having taught sailing for nearly 30 years, I’ve heard some funny – if they weren’t so tragic – stories of people getting into trouble at sea through lack of knowledge and preparation.

    One of my favourites is the chap who was rescued by Mudeford

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