Insurance for singlehanding

[Gazza]

Any thoughts/experience on getting insurance cover for long distance singlehanding?

I'm currently with Haven Knox Johnston, who have covered me for singlehanding, night and day, in all European waters, including a circumnavigation of the British Isles. However, they won't cover me for a Transatlantic crossing unless there are at least three on board. I did the rounds at the LBS, but had no luck with anyone there.

Without sparking off any debate about the safety/morality of singlehanding, can anyone help - or will I have to do the trip "self insured"?

 

[IanPoole2]

try a broker

There are several brokers advertising in YM. You can usually insure anything (especially underwriten at Lloyds) if you are prepared to pay.
A smaller broker may be able to arrange something, they usually give a more personal / tailored service.
Somebody must be insuring single handers, there's enough of them racing around the world?

 

[barebones]

Try BCM Marine insurance, Contact Tony Burris, www.bc-marineinsurance.co.uk

 

[pvb]

Have you tried CraftInsure?

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.craftinsure.com>CraftInsure</A> advertise in YM and do online insurance only. Don't know whether they'd cover transatlantic, but ordinarily they do cover singlehanded sailing including night-time.

 

[discovery2]

Pantaenius, may be worth considering. They use phrases in their terms and conditions like "....no minimum crew restrictions" and "......no restrictions on hours or distances sailed in a twenty-four hour period".

Tel: 01752 223656
Email: info@pantaenius.co.uk

Hope you find something that is suitable
David