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Post by Fogg on Sept 6, 2022 15:29:58 GMT 12
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Post by fish on Sept 6, 2022 19:57:37 GMT 12
I wouldn't let that story put you off. They are trying to cross the Tasman in Winter. That is just silly. That and they are in their 70's and two up. Not fully crewed by most standards, noting most cruisers call that fully crewed, and they are both, err, not young. If you have a look at the recent weather patterns over the Tasman / north Tasman, trying to make that trip at this time of year is just going to be painful. They obviously got nailed by the storm we've just had. if they've just had 10 m seas, I'd suspect they are more buggered than the boat. We had the lowest air pressure last night since 2019. 985 Ha, would explain the big and confused sea state. |
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Post by ComfortZone on Sept 7, 2022 13:18:20 GMT 12
There are not really that many instances like this c.f miles sailed. There is the possibility of your being in a plane crash or a car accident but that does not stop you using those transport modes. GO30, ERI and I all ride motorbikes, which is definitely higher risk than average, we simply do our best to mitigate (there's a trendy word for you) the risks and get on with it. Same with motor racing, scuba diving parachuting, horse riding etc Same with ocean passages, make sure your boat is well prepped, good crew and pick your weather, which the guys in the article did not. If you want to tilt the weather odds a little more in your favour, use a weather consultant such as Bruce Buckley or Roger Badham. On my recommendation ICNZ now use Bruce for all their rallies. Talk to IT, your favorite Cat 1 Inspector (Graeme Brown seems preferred at GH) and the likes of the Fusio people who have just about worn a track between NZ and Fiji over the years for tips. Do the sea survival course, I recommend Al Gwyer, that will reinforce the message that you do not want to ever have to get in a liferaft and hence take even more care with your preparations. Many "average" sailors have made these passages safely and even some decidedly below average (a certain red cat comes to mind). If you are a it nervous about the command side, get an experienced person to skipper the boat for the first passage. Got to get on and enjoy life while we can! |
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Post by dutyfree on Sept 7, 2022 18:50:46 GMT 12
Agree CF - I also ride a motorcycle everyday. Advanced Sea Survival - never ever, ever get in the position you need to be in a liferaft!!! I have never been seasick and I got close in the liferaft in the pool! All I remember is avoid lemons  and liferafts. |
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Post by ComfortZone on Sept 7, 2022 23:43:26 GMT 12
one more bit of advice for Fogg and anyone else thinking about heading offshore next year, if you have not already done an ocean passage, I suggest you organise to join a boat returning from the islands this spring.
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Post by GO30 on Sept 8, 2022 21:10:53 GMT 12
Advanced Sea Survival - never ever, ever get in the position you need to be in a liferaft!!! I have never been seasick and I got close in the liferaft in the pool!
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and liferafts.
