fdmarsden
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The following has been extracted from the 2006 report of 126 incidents, as food for thought.
http://www.gafirs.org.uk/
Incidents probably not relevant to Jester , e.g. submerged car, total 103, leaving:-
Dismasted 8
Injury 6
Taking on water 3
Steering/rudder 3
Capsized 2
MOB 1
Total 23
Of these during Cowes week
Dismasted 4
Injury 3
Taking on water 1
Steering/rudder 1
Capsized 0
MOB 1
Total 10
Note, the remaining three injuries were all on charter boats.
Possible conclusions????
MOB, especially given rigorous clipping on, not the problem that Jake worries about.
Dismasting/steering, require proper preparation, incuding backup steering, plus jury rig items??? .
Injuries, at least the severe head injuries, reduce risk by height/length of boom relative to cockpit. plus preventers??
http://www.gafirs.org.uk/
Incidents probably not relevant to Jester , e.g. submerged car, total 103, leaving:-
Dismasted 8
Injury 6
Taking on water 3
Steering/rudder 3
Capsized 2
MOB 1
Total 23
Of these during Cowes week
Dismasted 4
Injury 3
Taking on water 1
Steering/rudder 1
Capsized 0
MOB 1
Total 10
Note, the remaining three injuries were all on charter boats.
Possible conclusions????
MOB, especially given rigorous clipping on, not the problem that Jake worries about.
Dismasting/steering, require proper preparation, incuding backup steering, plus jury rig items??? .
Injuries, at least the severe head injuries, reduce risk by height/length of boom relative to cockpit. plus preventers??