BenMurphy
Member
I’m interested in what people’s planning or actual experience is with regards to losing engine power when sailing in the Bristol Channel, where we are not fortunate enough to have the presence of SeaStart.
Particularly in the context of single or short handed sailing when coming back to Cardiff Bay and the potential difficulties of getting through the barrage under sail alone.
I can think of a few scenarios:
1. Fix it under sail (a challenge in terms of keeping watch if single handed)
2. Drop anchor or take a mooring nearby and fix it or “phone a friend”
3. Radio the barrage and ask for a tow. Would they do this?
4. Pan pan to the lifeboat.
Thoughts / experiences?
Particularly in the context of single or short handed sailing when coming back to Cardiff Bay and the potential difficulties of getting through the barrage under sail alone.
I can think of a few scenarios:
1. Fix it under sail (a challenge in terms of keeping watch if single handed)
2. Drop anchor or take a mooring nearby and fix it or “phone a friend”
3. Radio the barrage and ask for a tow. Would they do this?
4. Pan pan to the lifeboat.
Thoughts / experiences?