Avoiding Cat - astrophe:Lessons Learned on a South Atlantic Crossing

Jack DaleISPA Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor

The Boat Leopard 44

The Plan Cape Town St. Helena Fernando

de Noronha Devil’s

Island Trinidad

Pilot Charts Winds and currents great

PRE TRIP PLANNING

The Planning Phase Insurance Visas One Way Tickets PFDs in Baggage

Insurance New boat – insured Insurance company wanted my

resume Sent Approved

Confused with an another crew member

Resume re-sent Approved

Visas Planned quick stop in Fernando de

Noronha, Brazil Need visa?

Inquired on Cruiser Forum One replied that he had been turned

away Prior visa required

Tourist visa required

One Way Tickets New South African immigration law

Visitor visa requirement “a valid return air flight ticket or proof of

reservation thereof” One crew member told he was not

allowed to board at JFK without above

Crew letter prepared No one asked or denied

Inflatable PFDs in Luggage IATA rules

Small non-flammable gas cartridges, containing carbon dioxide or other suitable gas in Division 2.2. Up to two (2) small cartridges fitted into a self-inflating safety device such as a lifejacket or vest. Not more than one (1) device per passenger, and up to two (2) spare small cartridges per passenger, not more than four (4) cartridges up to 50 mL water capacity for other devices.

Inflatable PFDs in Luggage The approval of the operator(s) is

required. Most agents are unaware of rules Several phone calls to British

Airways Same policy as IATA Approval in advance required Approved Note attached to reservation

PRE DEPARTURE PLANNING

Cape Town

Victoria and Albert Waterfront

Safety Gate pelican clips taped Jacklines Preventer

Running Rigging Halyard shackles moused

Main Jib

Barberhauler

Chafe Prevention Seagull striker

Additional Fuel 210 liters

Departure Delayed Equipment

BBQ Washer

Dryer Leak

Electrical gooseneck

ENROUTE ISSUES

Enroute Issues Allen bolts Avoiding fishing boats Collision avoidance Avoiding squalls Gennaker sheet in prop Salt water pump failure Port bilge pump Shower drains

Allen bolts Found on deck

Batten Bolts Source determined

Batten Bolts Repair

Other Loose Fastners Cabinet screws Cockpit door handle Front cockpit latch

Avoiding fishing boats 09 20 2100 Contacted by fishing vessel Hai

Lim Shooting long lines at 0200 local

time In our direction

Monitored with AIS Passed 4 miles astern

Avoiding fishing boats Spotted

fishing buoy Vessel off to

port Contacted Picking up

long lines

Collision Avoidance AIS and Radar

Collision Avoidance Mark I Eyeball

Mid Way – St Helena

Mid Way – St Helena

Mid Way – St Helena

Avoiding Squalls Before

Avoiding Squalls After a gybe

Salt Water Pumping Wiring

Port Bilge Pump Intermittent running Leak? Paper under the float switch

Shower Drain Clogged

Destination –Fernando de Noronha

Destination –Fernando de Noronha

Destination –Fernando de Noronha