Avoiding cat astrpohe
40
Avoiding Cat - astrophe: Lessons Learned on a South Atlantic Crossing Jack Dale ISPA Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor
Transcript of Avoiding cat astrpohe
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
