Yachting, Boating, Sailing and Rowing Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance in Europe and Worldwide for trips where you will be participating in Yachting, Boating, Sailing and Rowing (only on inland waters or coastal waters within a 12 mile limit from land).

To get a quote by telephone or email, please call us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

Yachting, Boating, Sailing and Rowing

Yachting, boating, sailing and rowing are popular water based activities.

They all involve being propelled across water in a craft.

There are many different types of craft that can be sailed. These include:

• Yacht
• Rowing boat
• Pedal boat
• Catamaran
• Dinghy
• Speed motorboat

The most common injuries on water based vessels are the result of slipping over. These include:

• Cuts
• Bruises
• Concussion
• Broken bones
• Back Injuries

Care should be taken while on deck, and especially in wet or stormy weather.

Other injuries include:

• Hypothermia
• Dehydration
• Sunburn
• Sunstroke

In the worst case, death can be caused by falling overboard and drowning.

It is best to wear a lifejacket at all times and only sail with someone experienced, or a licensed, reputable guide.

Make sure the weather looks set to be fair during the time you are sailing.

Always wear appropriate clothing such as a body warmer and waterproof jacket.

Rowing is the act of propelling a watercraft through water with the aid of oars.

This takes place on a large body of water such as a lake or river.

Rowing is fairly safe but there are a number of common injuries that can occur, such as:

• Muscle strain
• Muscle sprain
• Tendonitis
• Blisters
• Knee injuries
• Back injuries

Rowing is physically strenuous so it is essential that you warm up effectively before embarking on any rowing.

Useful Websites: JS Rowing Travel Insurance - JS Yachting Travel Insurance - JS Sailing Travel Insurance - Sailing Wikipedia - Sailing Injuries - Sailing Special Regulations - About Rowing Wikipedia - British Rowing

To get a quote by telephone or email, please call us on 0844 848 1500 or chris@jsinsurance.co.uk

This Insurance has been arrange through Ancile Insurance Group Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority - No 471641, with Mapfre Assistance