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Emily's Code

Published 19:08 on 29 May 2020

As we return to sailing, it would be prudent to remember Emily's Code which aims to prevent accidents at sea by highlighting key safety messages and leaves a legacy in memory of 14-year old Emily Gardner.

Five years ago on Saturday 2 May 2015, Emily drowned in a boating accident due to an ill-fitting buoyancy aid snagging on the cleat of a capsized speedboat. Emily's Code highlights some of the hazards that contributed to Emily's accident:

Emily's parents are launching the Code with the support of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), HM Coastguard, British Water Ski and Wakeboard, and the RNLI to raise awareness for small boat owners and users.

Emily's parents Clive and Debbie Gardner said: "Many parents like us have no awareness of recreational boating safety guidelines and have never used a boat before. When Emily went on a day trip with her friends, we were reassured that safety was paramount and that the equipment was top notch.

"If just one family sees this and takes action to protect their children on the water, then Emily's Code will have succeeded and Emily's name will live on. Something as easy as checking that your lifejacket or buoyancy aid fits properly can save your life. So be smart and follow Emily's Code."


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