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However it is widely known that tragedies arise from
the combination of a primary cause and an array of
contributing factors. This is why the preparation and
placement of safety equipment plays a crucial role
in safe sailing. So it is the combination of multiple
aspects that will make us take all necessary steps
to face countless situations of emergency aban
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donment.
There is no such thing as a one-fits-all best place
to stow a liferaft, because that depends on the type
and size of the boat, type of liferaft, crew and sailing
program.I am therefore going to expose some consi
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derations in order to raise awareness about how the
benefits in terms of safety, accessibility and ease of
launch outweigh the impediments.
The importance of having a plan
For each voyage, each person and each piece of
equipment, we need to have a safety plan.This plan
will change according to several variables such as
our destination, route, crew skills, weather and tides,
but it is essential to remember that one plan is not
enough for everyone.Let's make sure that the EPIRB,
In this drawing, the usual
stowage places for the
liferaft
On the right, a quick
release Pelican Hook. It
must be used to secure
the raft on deck and as
a manual release even
if a hydrostatic hook is
fitted.
On the right, a well
done fastening on a
Westerly Renown
Valises
Canister
with HRU
Hidrostatic
Release
Unit
Rigid container and
quick release support
Canister
with HRU
Hidrostatic
Release
Unit
