SnaxMuppet
Well-Known Member
It is a month on from my last update report... how time flies... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
We have 2 new sponsors on board. Gill have agreed to supply me with clothing and Marine Electonic Supplies (MES) are loaning us an AIS-B transponder.
The RNLI have agreed to install their new flagship safety device called Man Over Board Guardian. MOB Guardian is perfect for my event... if I have a serious problem or fall overboard the Guardian will fire off a message via the Iridium Satellite to a control room in Poole where Search and Rescue efforts can be initiated. Not only that but all the time throughout the trip the Guardian will send hourly position reports to the centre and so an accurate log of past and current whereabouts will be available to the centre at all times.
MOB Guardian is primarily aimed at the fishing fleet but in due course it may be developed for the leisure market and so watch this space.
Stargate had an RNLI SEA Check today. There is a lot to do to the boat to get it up to the standards sensible for this trip but when I set out I will have at least the minimum recommended by the RNLI for my boat and my useage.
The RNLI would like to offer you a completely free, friendly and confidential service that looks at safety aspects involved with your boat. SEA Check is neither a test nor an inspection and there is no pass or fail. Conducted by one of their highly trained volunteers, SEA Check is a personal face-to-face safety advice service that takes place on board your own craft. You set the time and we tailor our visit to your vessel and the type of boating that you do. This is absolutely free so why not take advantage of the offer and book a SEA Check through the RNLI web site?
Passage planning continues. It is very detailed and so it is taking some doing. I have now done about 50% so now I am having a short rest to regroup. I will return to it and complete task in a week or two.
With the SEA Check completed here are some of the things that need doing:
<ul type="square"> [*]Source and fit Aux Engine
[*]Fit jackstays along both sides
[*]Get emergency steering arm fabricated
[*]Source new ISO9650 4 person liferaft
[*]Source and fit radar transponder
[*]Fit mounting for anchor ball on deck
[*]Install additional fuse panel for new electrics
[*]Install additional fuel tanks with changeover valves
[*]Source and install rope boarding ladder
[*]Source and install inflatable lifebuoy
[*]Replace Lifejacket
[*]Source spares kit for engine
[*]Source and fit kedge anchor in cockpit
[*]Source 50m tow line
[*]Source external window covers for when in port
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... and this is just some of the items. How am I going to have time...? At the moment it does seem like a huge task to get everything done before May but I will have a go.
Thanks for your interest.
We have 2 new sponsors on board. Gill have agreed to supply me with clothing and Marine Electonic Supplies (MES) are loaning us an AIS-B transponder.
The RNLI have agreed to install their new flagship safety device called Man Over Board Guardian. MOB Guardian is perfect for my event... if I have a serious problem or fall overboard the Guardian will fire off a message via the Iridium Satellite to a control room in Poole where Search and Rescue efforts can be initiated. Not only that but all the time throughout the trip the Guardian will send hourly position reports to the centre and so an accurate log of past and current whereabouts will be available to the centre at all times.
MOB Guardian is primarily aimed at the fishing fleet but in due course it may be developed for the leisure market and so watch this space.
Stargate had an RNLI SEA Check today. There is a lot to do to the boat to get it up to the standards sensible for this trip but when I set out I will have at least the minimum recommended by the RNLI for my boat and my useage.
The RNLI would like to offer you a completely free, friendly and confidential service that looks at safety aspects involved with your boat. SEA Check is neither a test nor an inspection and there is no pass or fail. Conducted by one of their highly trained volunteers, SEA Check is a personal face-to-face safety advice service that takes place on board your own craft. You set the time and we tailor our visit to your vessel and the type of boating that you do. This is absolutely free so why not take advantage of the offer and book a SEA Check through the RNLI web site?
Passage planning continues. It is very detailed and so it is taking some doing. I have now done about 50% so now I am having a short rest to regroup. I will return to it and complete task in a week or two.
With the SEA Check completed here are some of the things that need doing:
<ul type="square"> [*]Source and fit Aux Engine
[*]Fit jackstays along both sides
[*]Get emergency steering arm fabricated
[*]Source new ISO9650 4 person liferaft
[*]Source and fit radar transponder
[*]Fit mounting for anchor ball on deck
[*]Install additional fuse panel for new electrics
[*]Install additional fuel tanks with changeover valves
[*]Source and install rope boarding ladder
[*]Source and install inflatable lifebuoy
[*]Replace Lifejacket
[*]Source spares kit for engine
[*]Source and fit kedge anchor in cockpit
[*]Source 50m tow line
[*]Source external window covers for when in port
[/list]
... and this is just some of the items. How am I going to have time...? At the moment it does seem like a huge task to get everything done before May but I will have a go.
Thanks for your interest.
