One of the ORCs was wearing a Canadian Ensign because it was manned by the Canadian Navy. Others were manned by members of the Australian and New Zealand Navies and were flying their respective Ensigns. Not mentioned by the BBC of course because that would have been interesting.:rolleyes...
Way of the world these days.
http://www.rya.org.uk/infoadvice/clubsclass/dutyofcare/Pages/healthsafetyfoodhygieneandequipment.aspx
We have tried for a light touch but some members appear to want to be nominated for a Darwin Award!
Found the "TOGZ" range was very good when mine were that age. Agree with the others that outdoor type shops are probably best here. The Go Outdoors chain often has good prices on kids oudoor clothing including waterproofs.
Did the NEC show a few years ago (no show this year as various caravan organisations have thrown their toys out of the cot :eek:) but it was a 5 hour journey by car each way: can do LIBS by air, underground and DLR in less!
Interesting that it is those who live within a 100 mile radius of Excel...
SOLAS V Regulation 34 - Safe navigation and avoidance of dangerous situations.
The issue has been debated here before (somewhat heatedly as I recall :D)
Good summary here from the RYA:
The MCA Guidance Notes for this regulation state: For small vessels and pleasure-craft the degree of voyage...