fishing from a dinghy

[RONVIK]

and always have a pair of oars just incase your motor stops! i got into problems with a seagull motor in the portsmouth harbour and had to row against the tide 2 steps forward 3 steps back, i was knackered when i got in.
pmsl but seagulls are great when they work.

[harry barker]

Safety from small boats.

and always have a pair of oars just incase your motor stops! i got into problems with a seagull motor in the portsmouth harbour and had to row against the tide 2 steps forward 3 steps back, i was knackered when i got in.
pmsl but seagulls are great when they work.

I would recommend min safety requirements when fishing or using a small boat from the shore.
In order of priority.(Wear a good quality lifejacket at all times)
1/Small anchor folding type couple of mts of chain the rest of rod 20mt of good quality rope.(put in box ready to use if engine fails,or you loose a oar)
2/A good set of oars no cheapies
3/A hand held compass.Have seen fog roll in in seconds in the summer
4/A set of pinpoint pencil flares(only cost you £20 or so for pack of four or six)
5/Handheld vhf radio
6/Inform someone onshore where you are going to fish from and when you intend to return.Stick to the times and location given.