Sailor Talk No. 4

Sailor Talk #4 will be Thursday, April 17th at 6pm. The topic for our discussion will be Safety and Seamanship.

The focus on Safety will be from the perspective of a new crew member, since each boat is different. There are basic safety items we should all be aware of (locations of fire extinguishers, moving objects, falling overboard, radio communication in an emergency, etc) and safety gear we should know how to use (PFD, gloves, harness, jacklines, gumby suits, MOB poles, life rings, etc) in the event of an emergency. There will be a brief discussion on Safety Recommendations that have been developed in response to the 2012 Farallones disaster. 

We'll also discuss Seamanship, as it relates to safety. Knowing to always keep an eye out for hazards (on & off shore), know the float plan for each sailing trip, understand tides & currents, know how to tie basic knots.

There will be an element of 'show and tell' on safety gear, and the format of the evening will be more of a 'conversation' than a 'lecture'. We want to give everyone a chance to discuss their systems and any questions they have on these topics. Hope to see you there!