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Date: Mon Mar 20 2006 - 12:48:28 EST
Hi Sharon,
I thought of one more thing I feel is mandatory -- learn and practice a "man overboard rescue" - it's probably been covered in the sailing/seamanship courses you & your husband have taken, but until you do it yourself you'll never actually *know* how to do it - especially while trying to maintain eye contact with the person in the water while maneuvering the boat back to him/her. Then, another very difficult part requiring much pre-planning if it's to be successful - bringing a wet, possibly semi-conscious person back aboard when they are unable to help *at all*.
Also, since the boat will likely have self steering, whenever one person is on deck, it must become second nature to hook up as soon as the companionway opens. All it takes is a freak wave (which are not all that unusual) to sweep across the cockpit and pluck an unhooked person into the sea - who then watches as the only boat for hundreds or possibly thousands of miles sails serenely away leaving you in its wake with your thoughts.
Some provisions for alerting the other person must exist - a handheld radio or even a whistle - must be able to awake someone from a deep sleep.
Sorry to get so graphic - but I find this scenerio especially frightening --
All this is probably something you're familiar with anyway -- again, Bon Voyage -
Sincerely,
Larry T (Catalina 27)
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----- Original Message -----
From: L. Sharon Bradshaw
To:
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 3:51 PM
Subject: [world-cruising] Preparation for cruising
Posted 18 March 2006 02:45 PM
Hi Folks,
I have recently joined this list and am very new to sailing. In the next 6-8
months we will be cruising. Opened return date. The boat is a 1987 Hans
Christian 33T. Currently, we are in San Diego, CA.
Rick, my husband, is managing the upgrade/retrofit side of the project. He
had a captainšs license until a few years ago. It lapse because he was
unable to put in the sea time hours. He will reactive his license ASAP.
I'm responsible for preparing myself for cruising. Mentally I'm ready; I've
always been attracted to adventure. However, I've lived the life of a tech
writer.
Below is what I've done so far and what I plan to do. If you were in my
position, what additional skills/knowledge would be the most helpful during
this time of preparation?
So Far:
Have a technical Ham license
Completed basic boating & sailing course (Coast Guard sponsored course)
Enrolled in basic/advance navigation course (Coast Guard sponsor)
Physical therapy 3x week (to build strength, especially in shoulders)
Have a stainless steel pressure cooker (6 qt)
Read a million books/articles on cruising
To Do:
Complete Celestial navigation course
Upgrade Ham license to General
Take private sailing lessons
Take sailing lessons with Rick
Practice handling the boat near the marina & outside the harbor
Relearn basic knot tying
Learn how to bake bread in the pressure cooker
What have I over-looked?
Thanks!
Sharon
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