In order to sail the Fastnet yacht race ( category 2 offshore race ) 50 % of the yachts crew will need offshore safety and survival training within 5 years of the Fastnet start.
On the 11th and 12th of May Martin, Andy, Fiona, Nicky & Nigel will be attending the course at Hamble.
The training covers a wide range of topics including fire on board, man overboard & recovery, signaling, life rafts life jackets, using them and there deployment, abandoning ship, flares, avoiding disaster and more.
This will also be a chance for the 5 British crew to get to know each other as a team for the first time.
Nicky & Nigel will be traveling to Southsea Friday afternoon, this also gives us the opportunity to help Martin with a few minor Jobs on Jubilant.
Day 1
The first day covers survival at sea, around 5 hours in class and 2 hours in the pool.
Learning about safety & survival equipment and techniques. life jackets, life rafts & distress signals. This also covers rescue by helicopters, ships and lifeboats.
A very educational day, anyone sailing offshore really should consider taking these courses.
Here Nicky shows how to right an upturned life raft and get in it.
Day 2
The second day covers safety at sea, heavy weather sailing, emergency equipment, man overboard, seasickness, emergency procedures & running aground. Around 6 hours in classroom 1 hour outside.
The most common cause of fire on yachts is electrical.
Stay safe at sea, Be prepared. Check everything before you sail, especially your safety equipment.
Fair winds & safe sailing.
Jubilant & SOL 2019 Fastnet Challenge 