Safety at Sea Core Topics Handbook15.Pdf
SAFETY AT SEA CORE TOPICS HANDBOOK Edited by Sally Lindsay Honey With contributions by: Jim Antrim, Kent Benedict, Chris Branning, Bruce Brown, Ken Campbell, Jim Corenman, Dave Endean, Rubin Gabriel, Chuck Hawley, Carol Hasse, Stan Honey, Peter Isler, John Jourdane, Michael Jacobs, Sheila McCurdy, Paul Miller, John Neal, Dawn Riley, Ben Wright Acknowledgements This handbook would not exist without the original impetus of US Sailing’s Safety-At-Sea Committee Chair, Chuck Hawley, and without the many hours of effort contributed by the experienced offshore sailors who have offered their knowledge in the following chapters. These authors include: Jim Antrim, Kent Benedict, Chris Branning, Bruce Brown, Ken Campbell, Jim Corenman, Dave Endean, Rubin Gabriel, Chuck Hawley, Carol Hasse, Stan Honey, Peter Isler, John Jourdane, Michael Jacobs, Sheila McCurdy, Paul Miller, John Neal, Dawn Riley, and Ben Wright. Each chapter reflects the knowledge and style of its contributor. I am very appreciative of all the time and thought donated by these mentors in our sport. The information cited was current at the time of writing in 2014-15 and the principles will remain valid for a long time. It is the responsibility of any sailor to remain current with updated practices and equipment. As with any discipline that relies on modern technology, the specifics are subject to change and eventual obsolescence. Please use this handbook as a reference and reminder of the many topics that require thoughtful consideration before you push off from the dock for your next offshore adventure. The embedded check lists are only a start for compiling your own specifics relevant to your boat, your crew, and your voyage.
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