All the safety information we have included is issued under the Sea Safety Initiative, this group as we understand it comes under the RNLI's auspices. The group involved comprise RNLI, Coastguard, Marine Safety Agency, Royal Yachting Association, Royal Life Saving Society and the British Marine industries Federation. Very High Frequency Leptospirosis - is an animal infection. After recovery the animal excretes the organisms in the urine. Bacteria survive for days or even weeks in moist conditions, but only for a few hours in salt water.
Bacteria enter through skin abrasions or via eyes, nose or mouth.
The level of risk. It is very rare and its deterioration into Weil's disease is even more rare. Weil's disease is however a very serious illness and must be swiftly diagnosed and treated. The usual incubation is 2 to 12 days. Usually a 'flu' like illness occurs which resolves in 2-3 weeks.