So here's something I didn't know about lifejackets and none of my Safety at Sea instructors, bless their hearts, knew either; I also asked USCG and they were a bit spotty on this too, so posting...
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So here's something I didn't know about lifejackets and none of my Safety at Sea instructors, bless their hearts, knew either; I also asked USCG and they were a bit spotty on this too, so posting...
I'm just sorting through my safety lists and found something others may find useful. You can find USCG life vest approvals at https://cgmix.uscg.mil/Equipment/EquipmentSearch.aspx
Search by...
One thing that might help others and that caught me out. If you buy used or off eBay, watch out for how you program or re-program the AIS unit. Both the MMSI and other data. For Class B I think it's...
Daydreamer said >> I remember looking at an Ocean Rodeo drysuit that looked pretty good at being able to vent readily.
I have one and cant live without it. It was designed for kitesurfing...
Hi proge! https://www.milltechmarine.com/assets/images/Milltech-Marine-AIS-transponder-comparison.pdf I found that one useful (I missed the fact that "This PDF" is a link). I dont think it has all...
I sent Laura an email over the holiday weekend and she responded immediately with a copy of my certificate in PDF. Wasn't Laura's fault at all, somehow the original email got lost, probably my fault....
I found this (attached), basically the exact scenario that John has, that might help John and Richard. From https://www.lbyc.org/files/2018CIS-SI-NOTICE%20TO%20COMPETITORS%20%20_1.pdf
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Hi John and Richard: for sure Laura is swamped so maybe we can help. Thats the point of this post anyway. If you experts can answer some questions, I promise to write it up in a post to try so as to...
BobJ >> I'll offer Surprise! if the RC will kick in for some die$el.
BobJ and/or Xavier: I got at least 20 gallons left after SHTP in yellow 5-gallon plastic cans. I cant make the race but you are...
I know there has already been a lot of discussion in various threads on and around this topic, but today I came across this recent video on self-rescue which I thought was pretty good:...
Did Horizon make it in?
That storm is nearly done and Randy and Tortuga are speeding up to get in since wind totally dies Friday. They are 175 nm out at 7:30am today. I was hoping to go help...
1. Thanks Daydreamer!
2. Thanks solosailor! You posted many similar great comments on batteries and charging that really helped me in the thread on power budgets...
Hi everyone! EOS made it back safely. It was quite exciting and not exactly what I expected. Just a few things for now and then I think I should follow up with more details in a tale of newbie...
Hi guys: here's my inspection checklist that might help someone. I just finished it and maybe I'll have to make some updates after inspection but I hope not too many. Its just a list of every SER...
I did something like this last year as a newbie report on the SHF. Still a newbie and this year was tougher for me. Thats OK. So here are maps with numbers and text to go with the numbers. Hoping...
Sent you an email.
Mike / EOS
Just for reference here is the GGR rule. I'll stick it here rather than in the GGR thread…
https://goldengloberace.com/downloads/GGR_NOR_EN_04_2022.pdf
5.1.5 Special equipment regulations
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>> I'll take a couple of photos and post them tomorrow, if I remember and if I have time before leaving for another couple of days of boat work. (I live almost two hours from the boat)
Thanks!...
Now&Zen: so what dates are you thinking for LatePac?
David: I ended up signing up for both SAS seminars. Seemed worth it so I can learn from some experienced folks. Haven't heard anything about...
Hull and Structure: Hull Openings
2.1.2
Storm coverings for all windows more than 2 square feet in area, unless all the windows are constructed of a material at least as strong as the surrounding...
Separate post to avoid confusion…. I just noticed a possible error in the emergency steering trials date and posted a note to DH at...
Hi David: when replying to Now&Zen on the LatePac thread https://www.sfbaysss.org/forum/showthread.php?2837-LatePac-2023&p=32708
… I notice the date above in this thread (way above) for the...
I have a couple things to do. I go to Svendsen's on Monday for a new transmission and I got to do some electrical work but if all that goes OK then that timeframe could work. By last weekend you mean...
David: that looks like a good idea for backup. Which size did you get? The http://www.barocook.net/eng/product/flameless-cooking-system-lunchbox-bc007-1200ml/ 40-Ounce 1200ml or smaller...
>> Here's Ronnie's direct site
Bad link format I think. I found it here https://ronniesimpsonracing.com/latest-updates/