{"id":97458,"date":"2026-03-03T13:10:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nauticescala.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=97458"},"modified":"2026-03-03T13:11:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:11:10","slug":"safe-spring-sailing","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/nauticescala.com\/en\/news\/safe-spring-sailing\/","title":{"rendered":"Get back on the water safely this spring"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At the beginning of March, many boats return to the water after weeks or months of little activity. The arrival of good weather and the first days of spring make it an ideal moment to resume sailing, but it is also when extra precautions are needed: a proper inspection and careful planning of the trip are key to enjoying the sea safely.<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-section\"><div class=\"container\">\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n                            <div class=\"accordion-block\">\n                    <div id=\"accordion\" class=\"accordion\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                                    <h3>\n                                        <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-01\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><i class=\"ico-opener\">&nbsp;<\/i>Prepare your boat before heading out<\/a>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                <\/div><!-- end card-header -->\n                                <div id=\"collapse-01\" class=\"collapse\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n\n                                        \n                                            \n                                                \n                                                    <p>If your boat has been inactive during winter, it is highly advisable to carry out a full check before your first outing of the season. Make sure to review:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Valid documentation and insurance.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Complete and accessible safety equipment.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Operational VHF radio and communication devices.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Condition of hull, deck and electrical installation.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Battery charge.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Engine and transmission elements.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">On\u2011board systems (water, toilets and bilge).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\">If you prefer to delegate this preparation, <a href=\"https:\/\/varadorlescala.com\/en\/\">Varador l\u2019Escala<\/a> and the Club\u2019s partner nautical companies can assist you in getting everything ready for the new season.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                \n                                            \n                                        \n                                    <\/div><!-- end card-body -->\n                                <\/div><!-- end collapse -->\n                            <\/div><!-- end card -->\n                                                                                <div class=\"card\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\">\n                                    <h3>\n                                        <a href=\"#\" class=\"collapsed\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-02\" aria-expanded=\"true\"><i class=\"ico-opener\">&nbsp;<\/i>Before setting off: plan your trip<\/a>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                <\/div><!-- end card-header -->\n                                <div id=\"collapse-02\" class=\"collapse\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n\n                                        \n                                            \n                                                \n                                                    <p>Much of maritime safety is decided before leaving the harbour. Before your first spring outing, remember to:<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Review your route, anchoring points and shelter ports.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Check the weather forecast.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Inform someone you trust of your navigation plan.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Estimate fuel consumption and leave with a safety margin.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Respect maximum capacity and distribute weight properly.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Keep VHF channel 16 open.<\/li>\n<li class=\"___ccc16d0 fje8fi8 f1ng9h0j f1bwykku f18jd3zf\">Remove fenders before navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"paragraph-in-scc-markdown-text ___1ngh792 ftgm304 f1iaxwol\">These simple routines help prevent incidents and make sailing much more enjoyable.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n                                                \n                                            \n                                        \n                                    <\/div><!-- end card-body -->\n                                <\/div><!-- end collapse -->\n                            <\/div><!-- end card -->\n                                                                        <\/div><!-- end accordion -->\n                <\/div><!-- end accordion-block -->\n            \n<section class=\"article-section\"><div class=\"container\">\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A port ready to welcome you<\/h3>\n<section class=\"article-section\"><div class=\"container\">\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n<p>With this set of actions, Club N\u00e0utic l\u2019Escala reaffirms its commitment to service quality, safety and sustainability, working continuously to ensure that all users can enjoy the sea under the best possible conditions.<\/p>\n<section class=\"article-section\"><div class=\"container\">\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check out all the <a href=\"https:\/\/nauticescala.com\/en\/marina-in-the-costa-brava\/\">marina facilities<\/a>!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spring sailing is a true delight: calm waters, good weather and a port ready to welcome you with comfort and safety.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":97564,"parent":0,"template":"","news-categories":[1071],"news-tags":[],"class_list":["post-97458","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news-categories-port-2-en"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.7 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Get back on the water safely this spring &#8211; Club N\u00e0utic L\u2019Escala<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Get your boat ready, plan your route and sail confidently this spring. 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