Three yachts participating in or returning from the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race incurred severe flooding and were abandoned. All aboard were rescued without death or injury. All three yachts later sank. US Sailing, the CCA, and the BROC empaneled…
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Procedures and Practices, Safety Gear, Boat, Rendering Assistance, Communications
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Medical, Medical
Our fleet surgeon, Jeffrey S. Wisch, M.D., has prepared the attached memorandum which contains excellent advice and a comprehensive medical list. Updated…
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Electronics
In general, of all of the lithium-ion cells that were tested, LiFePO4 would be considered the safest cathode material because of the relatively low temperature rise and the resulting low likelihood for thermal runaway to propagate. LiCoO2 and LiMnNi…
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Preparation of Boat and Crew
For years, Nick Thornton and I sailed together. We went through the junior sailing program at Royal Victoria Yacht Club in British Columbia, we raced against and cruised with each other in dinghies and keelboats, and as adults we sailed many miles…
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Culture of Safety, Safety Gear, Personal, Overboard
The right life jacket for your conditions and a tether when conditions warrant it.
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Customs and Traditions
There are two levels of grog for the keg. There is the driving level and then there is the stronger sailing level. If your guests are driving, keeping the mix at about 30 proof is wise. If they have sailed to the rendezvous and will be…