Sydney/Hobart

BrianJ

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Sydney /Hobart
In his report into the 1998 Sydney/Hobart race, the Coroner made specific and far-reaching recommendations to the Australian Yachting Federation.
One such recommendation already in force is that 30% of the crew including the skipper shall have undertaken training within the three years before the start of the race (50% by July 2002), In both theoretical and practical sessions.
Training will include the AYF Safety and Survival Course.
This included *care and maintenance of safety equipment
*Liferafts
*Fire precautions and fire fighting
* Damage control and repair
*Heavy weather crew routines, boat handling
*Man overboard prevention and recovery
* Hypothermia
* Weather forecasting
* Plus a lot more

Of immense interest was jumping into the water fully clothed, including thermals. wet weather gear, sea boots and then trying to get into a life raft. Have YOU ever tried it?
Also trying to right a raft by yourself. Not easy.
Now I realise most of us will have our Yachtmasters, this course however goes a step further and delves into areas like "Duty of Care" Now that could take a whole day to cover.
All a bit scary. I think I'll just get into the bathtub and play with my rubber duckie.

Exam results back in about 2 weeks.
BrianJ
 

AndrewB

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Good luck!

Sounds like an RYA Yachtmaster ticket is not regarded as sufficient. Is that right? If so, are there any lessons for the RYA?
 

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Re: Good luck!

Andrew, the answer is Yes . The course is over and in addition to the Yachtmasters. However not all crew are required to have completed the course this year (only30% plus skipper) , but next year it will be 60% etc etc. What I am saying is that you as skipper must have done the course but not necessarily have a Yachtmasters. Bit weird eh. Mind you I am glad I did it.
Second part of yopur questioon is Yes also... I believe we should all do the course. NO doubt your people are talking to our AYF.
Will let you know how I go. Like all exams I can now ask myself"why the hell did you put that down, it should have been xxxxxx"
Brian
 
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