How to Survive your Inspection
Our chief inspector explains several potential pitfalls...
Our chief inspector explains several potential pitfalls...
Those attending our Safety at Sea Seminars, and others, may find the items attached useful
Attached are the slides used in the March 5 Safety at Sea session, chaired by Chuck Hawley.
The rules and the boat's practice set out some specific times. Prudent racers advise that there is always time even in any emergency to clip in. Despite best intentions of skipper, crew and watch captains, though compliance may not be 100%. All crew should carry at least two waterproof light sources (a small strobe and a good flashlight) and a noise source (whistle) at all times.
Clip in. Don't turn one emergency into two.
There are a few easy methods:
This is a developing question as of this writing. Please check with your inspector, and then tell us.
A common solution is to use a masthead tricolor as the primary running light, with the backup lights installed at deck or lifeline level.The backup running lights can be portable, but they must be capable of being easily plugged into the boat's electrical system and must meet the required brightness specification. They do not have to be at lifeline height.
You don't need radar at all. Radar is good for spotting ships and rain, and coastal navigation. AIS is probably better for spotting ships, since it gives you their name.
Spotting rain is nice because then you have an idea of how big a squall is.
We like to have both!