Sailing in the vast sea is the dream of many people. We can get in close contact with the sea, listen to the sound of the waves lapping, and feel the joy of this freedom. However, safety is the number one requirement of sailing, and only prepare rightly can we guarantee safety.

1. Pay close attention to weather changes

The importance of weather to navigation is self-evident. It is a must for every sailor on a voyage to refer to the weather forecast in advance and pay attention to weather changes in time.

Summer and autumn are the times when tropical storms and typhoons are frequent in Southeast Asia. The typhoon has been predicted before the sailing, and the typhoon will be set off after the typhoon has passed. If a typhoon is being generated or approaching on the scheduled route during sailing, you need to go to a nearby port or island to avoid it.

2. Reasonable planning of the sailing route

While familiar with the water conditions of the scheduled route, the areas that may have dangerous situations are marked out, for example, where you may encounter shoals, reefs, fishing nets, etc.

In addition to marking the dangerous areas, it is necessary to set up some "emergency shelters" along the route. When encountering extreme weather or the ship breaks down, it is necessary to go to the ports and safer islands along the route to avoid risks of repair the boat.

The most important thing to ensure safety is to strictly plan the sailing schedule. It is recommended that you try to arrange the time to arrive at the destination in the daytime. Arrival at night will limit the view and cause many inconveniences.

3. Prevent seasickness

At sea, some people are prone to seasickness. The prevention methods are usually as follows:

· Sufficient rest before going to sea and good attitude when going to sea.

· Apply seasickness stickers or take seasickness pills 30 minutes in advance.

·Try not to stay in cabins or closed spaces on the boat, it is better to stay in a place with a wide field of vision and good ventilation, looking at the distant mountains or small islands.

In addition, we also need to pay attention to carrying some commonly used things when we go sailing, and also pay attention to clothing.

1. Hat

Sun hats made of quick-drying fabrics, preferably a sun hat with a cap and a sunscreen, are good for preventing sunburn on the neck and face.

2. Glasses

If you are short-sighted, you can consider not wearing glasses, and it will not have a big impact. If you are not used to wearing glasses, it is best to choose sunglasses with degrees.

Sunglasses are an essential accessory for water sports, because the ultraviolet rays of the sun are affected by the sun at sea, which is about three times that on land. Contact lenses are easy to lose when falling into water, so it is not recommended to use them for water sports.

3. Clothes

The color of the clothes should be bright, comfortable, light, and breathable. Try to wear long sleeves to avoid sunburn on your arms. If it is autumn, you can bring some warm clothes to withstand the sea breeze, and it is better to be waterproof and windproof.

The trousers should be comfortable and fit, let the air out quickly, and try to avoid tight trousers to facilitate free movement. The shoes are best with non-slip white rubber soles that won't get dirty on your beautiful deck.

4. Sunscreen

Sunscreen is a must-have item before going to sea. For the face, arms, neck, etc., all parts of the body exposed to the sun should pay attention to applying sunscreen to prevent ultraviolet rays and avoid sunburn.

5. Accompanying items

Minimize your belongings when you go out to sea, and put your belongings in a suitable place on the boat after boarding. If possible, you can equip a special waterproof storage bag to store your belongings. Electronic products such as mobile phones should be Always pay attention to avoid falling due to pitching of the hull.