Title – Derelict Boat
Date – May 2006
Location - Malapascua Island - Philippines
Taking note of signs is one of the basic ways to reduce risks. The standards you may be used to at home might not be replicated at your destination, but they may have their own regulations, even if they are not always followed.
Here there are two clear signs; the first is the obvious condition of the vessel and the second the clarification of what the boat can be used for by the sign on the side. It’s fair to say that the signs are not normally this obvious, but even in vessels that look like they are in perfect condition there are signs to beware of. How many people can be on the boat at any one time? How far is it allowed to travel? Is it designed for the sea or inland waters? Will the engine actually get you to your destination?
However you travel, it’s worth noting the condition and reputation of the vessel in which you are about to travel. During our Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety & Awareness workshop we will pass on the many tips we have learned from the years we have spent travelling the world to help you make the right choices based on the subtle and not so subtle signs that surround us all. Beyond The Blue uses only experienced travellers as instructors; our instructors love travel and love helping other to achieve their goals.
Please visit our website at www.safegapyear.com
Image – ©Peter Mayhew
Date – May 2006
Location - Malapascua Island - Philippines
Taking note of signs is one of the basic ways to reduce risks. The standards you may be used to at home might not be replicated at your destination, but they may have their own regulations, even if they are not always followed.
Here there are two clear signs; the first is the obvious condition of the vessel and the second the clarification of what the boat can be used for by the sign on the side. It’s fair to say that the signs are not normally this obvious, but even in vessels that look like they are in perfect condition there are signs to beware of. How many people can be on the boat at any one time? How far is it allowed to travel? Is it designed for the sea or inland waters? Will the engine actually get you to your destination?
However you travel, it’s worth noting the condition and reputation of the vessel in which you are about to travel. During our Gap Year and Independent Travel Safety & Awareness workshop we will pass on the many tips we have learned from the years we have spent travelling the world to help you make the right choices based on the subtle and not so subtle signs that surround us all. Beyond The Blue uses only experienced travellers as instructors; our instructors love travel and love helping other to achieve their goals.
Please visit our website at www.safegapyear.com
Image – ©Peter Mayhew
No comments:
Post a Comment