Symposium 31st January 2015

[Independence]

At last years’ symposium I selected a series of presentations and discussion topics I thought people would find most interesting and useful.

I already have some ideas for this year but knowing we will have some new challengers joining us I thought it would be a good idea for people to nominate anything they would find particularly useful in helping them get to the start line and safely completing a Jester Challenge. Once I have a list I’ll do my best to ensure we cover them off.

Please feel free to post any suggestions here or alternatively contact me by e-mail at pmead5000@gmail.com

 

[welkman]

The thing that concerns me most is the passage through the western approaches and what actually happens with sleep? Have you ever overslept? Did you end up being over reliant on aid alarms etc.

 

[Independence]

The thing that concerns me most is the passage through the western approaches and what actually happens with sleep? Have you ever overslept? Did you end up being over reliant on aid alarms etc.

This was originally one of my concerns. In practice I don't think there is a one size fits all approach and everyone seems to find the sleep pattern which is right for them (you will have noticed the recommended solo passage prior to starting which helps iron out these, amongst other, questions).

Historically I think I've been on a bit of an adrenalin rush for the first 3 days and therefore don't tend to need much sleep. The strategy that seems to work for me is to take 10 minute power knaps during the day and stay awake at night. I think when going across the Atlantic I rarely slept more than an hour at any one time. On saying that I got up and had a quick look around before going back for another hour sleep. The key thing is not to allow yourself to get over tired. I find after 4 - 5 days at sea I get into a routine which works for me, evidenced (by me) that I can begin to read a book!

Like quite a few others I use a kitchen cooking timer clock and always have a spare one on board. If I feel particularly tired or feel at risk I use both of them at the same time but can't recall ever not waking up or not being woken up by it/them. I also have AIS and a duel band Echomax (added 2014). I don't rely on these to wake me but find them a comforting back up. I find my body when asleep seems to be conscious to changes in angle of heel and noise of water running outside the hull, etc. I'm sure there is a technical term for it!!

Not sure if you sure if you are coming to the symposium on 31st January. If you are I have set aside a 20 minutes Q&A with the Jester presenters. If it doesn't come up during the presentations you could ask the question or just grab a few people afterwards and ask their opinions (assuming you will be there).

Good luck.

 

[ScallywagII]

dual meanings

I also have AIS and a duel band Echomax (added 2014).

At risk of being branded pedantic Paul, is the duel band Echomax for fighting duels with container ships?

Also Welkman, just to point out that there is a discussion thread (Fatigue management) with many contributions from Jesters if you scroll further down the first page.

 

[Independence]

I also have AIS and a duel band Echomax (added 2014).

At risk of being branded pedantic Paul, is the duel band Echomax for fighting duels with container ships?

Also Welkman, just to point out that there is a discussion thread (Fatigue management) with many contributions from Jesters if you scroll further down the first page.

Good spot Len, hope it doesn't start a tirade of observations over my grammar!!

 

[billybiltong]

Hi Paul,
I think you will be ok but you might find that there is normally only one exclamation mark after the word grammar? Just an observation :encouragement:

 

[Gargleblaster]

Hi Paul,
I think you will be ok but you might find that there is normally only one exclamation mark after the word grammar? Just an observation :encouragement:

While we are being pedantic, when did the emoticon replace the full stop as the correct punctuation at the end of a sentence?

 

[oldbilbo]

While we are being pedantic, when did the emoticon replace the full stop as the correct punctuation at the end of a sentence?

Probably in 1998, when I commenced to do this, as whimsy. It pleases me, in a childish way.