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Started this discussion. Last reply by Eric T. Wiberg Jun 10.
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PS in the post-mortem, I should not have been in my boxer shorts on deck, I should have clipped in before grappling the broken boom (the sheet had parted in 30+ knots), and clearly I am largely to blame for my falling overboard in the first place. T…
Thanks Mark - I sincerely hope no one has to go through the same thing, and cannot emphasize enough wearing a harness, etc. I tell my crew never to unclip when alone on deck full stop, and if they have to pee, do so in the cockpit and it will drain…
In the obscure safety tips department:
If you are using a police whistle as your sound signal, remember to put it in your mouth upside-down (with the opening on the bottom) to let the water drain out.
I have just emailed a copy of your narrative to all of my crew. Thank you.
Ron Wisner
Hotspur
I generally carry a small waterproof VHF in my PFD pocket while racing, along with a strobe, a flashlight and a whistle when offshore.
For this race I considered upgrading to a personal MOB beacon or EPIRB, but after a lot of shopping I went a diff…
Eric, Thanks for sharing. I got a cold chill just reading that story. It shall serve as another reminder to take all precautions and leave nothing to chance.
Mark T.
I was lost overboard 100 miles south of Block Island on Oct. 18, 1998, in a falling dusk, a snowstorm, and gusts over 30 knots with a 3-5' swell. I was in the water for only 16 minutes and "Cruising World" Passage Notes featured the post-mortem. My…
I carry old Type 1 PFDs outfitted with whistles and cheap lights to satisfy the race requirements. Each crew has an inflatable PFD with strobe, whistle, built in harness, crotch or leg strap straps, and tether. Also, carry 2 spare inflatable PFDs wi…
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- At 8:05pm on April 1, 2009,
Wilkie Marvel said…
- Jim,
Forgot I put this into the Web Site..
Yes, I could be interested in Maine.. Keep me tuned in..
Good Luck to Bermuda..
Wilkie
- At 10:00pm on November 11, 2008,
Gian Luca Fiori said…
- I agree with Jim. Once the race starts, 95 % of the work has been done; time to enjoy.
At this time of the year, Vivaldi is out of the water and I am thinking on budgeting, crew, any improvements on safety, preparation, preparation and preparation.
- At 10:08am on November 11, 2008,
Dan Cooney said…
- Welcome Jim. I think you are in the running for best photo! Please feel free to jump in and start a discussion in a group or three. You have a lot of experience to offer on a host of topics. Thank you!
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- What body of water do you primarily sail from?
- buzzards bay
- Do you plan to sail in the 2009 Marion-Bermuda Race?
- Yes
- In considering competing in the race (whether for the first or tenth time) what do you consider the biggest challenge?
- Getting the time-off to prepare and sail
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