Description of how AIS works, the AIS classes (A, B and B+) and a comparison of their characteristics, the importance of AIS in the “person overboard” situation, and some general considerations on the use of AIS on a sailboat.
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Sailing in low visibility is a compromising and treacherous situation, with an increased risk of collision with another boat or running aground on the rocks. We will look at some precautions for sailing in low visibility to help increase safety.
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In this new chapter of the on-line book ‘Hadling heavy weather’ we are going to describe the device ‘Jordan’s series drogue’; in my opinion, the safest device to run off a storm for an oceanic sailboat. What it consists of, its main advantages and some considerations to implement it in our sailboat.
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Recommendations to prevent person overboard: Crew awareness, precautionary measures, risk avoidance, use of lifejacket and harness, jacklines (deck lifelines), deck and lighting, access to the boat from the water and how to move on board.
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Preventing water entry on board. First chapter of the on-line book “SAFETY ON BOARD”. In this charpter we´ll explain 10 simple practical tips to keep a good watch and avoid possible water ingress in our sailboat.
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