This all day seminar is an updated and expanded version of the popular Bermuda Navigator's Briefing Tom Tighe has given to sailors who are planning a passage to Bermuda. He will impart practical current knowledge gained from 45 passages to Bermuda made over 23 years. His planning and organizational documents, as well as check lists and helpful hints along with the entire presentation will be provided on a CD-ROM as part of the Seminar materials. There will be plenty of time for questions. Lunch and break refreshments will be provided.
PROGRAM
Planning the Passage - Thinking Ahead About Bermuda-Location-Weather-The Gulf Stream-When to Go
Master Planning Schedule-Making the Voyage Definition
Making the Voyage Plan-Planning Resources-Buying Ahead
Paperwork-Check Lists-Bermuda Resources
Assembling the Crew - Being the Captain Requirements-Picking the Crew When/How/Who-Communication-Correspondence
Organization of the Boat-Posting Descriptions-Check Lists
Watches and Berths-How to Assign
Crew Travel-Returning Crew-Joining Crew
Feeding the Crew-Food Preference-Provisions-Menus
Problems with the Crew-Sea Sickness-Psychological
Making the Trip - Putting All Together Boat Characteristics-Rig-Design-Sailing Motoring-Tankage-Ports & Hatches
Equipment-Emergency-Navigation-Communication-Amenities
Useful Additions-Provisions-Spare Parts-EPIRB-Life Raft
Crew Participation
Costs-Check Lists
Gifts &
Deals
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