Safety Measures
There is as much that goes into safety of the crew as goes into the boat itself.
Our Goal for this trip is:
- Be Safe
- Build a lifetime of experiences
- Set the Record for crossing the North Atlantic
Training - The Crew is required to be trained an certified in a variety of tasks
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Boat – Ed (Official Boater Safety Courses and Boat Safety Education Materials): All Crew Members
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General Radio – General Radiotelephone Operator License (PG): Captain and Radio Operator
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Cold Water Survival Training – All Crew
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CPR Certification – All Crew
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Navigation – Raymarine Manual Review : 1st Mate and Navigator
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Two Day on the Water Training – Crew to take a 24 row two weeks prior to leaving: All Crew
- Practice Roll Over Procedures
- Communications Test
- Practice shift change and basic safety procedures
- Practice “man overboard” procedures
Safety Equipment - Systems and back up systems to safeguard the crew
Short Wave Radio for communicating with other ships
EPIRB – Emergency Locator Beacon activated by submersion
- Individual beacons personally worn at all times
- Boat beacon located at the bow of the boat
Safety Harness – Worn at all time, attaches crew’s waist harness to safety line. The safety line and harness are strong enough to support the weight of the crew member
Four person life raft – Certified by Life Raft & Survival Equipment, Inc
Life preservers – Certified by Life Raft & Survival Equipment, Inc
Medical Kit – Assembled by Dr. John Lowry 1st Mate plus crew logs of all physical issues
Personal Crew Kits – Whistle and strobe light, worn at all times
Safety Suits – Each crew member will be assigned a safety suit in the event of a ditch
Cold Weather Gear – Each crew member will be assigned warm weather gear
Daily Safety Checks – Dr. John Lowry will perform a basic safety check on all crew each day