Atlantic Ocean Crossing Preparations: offshore Safety Equipment Ep. 47

You would like to update your Sailboat to offshore sailing, but do not know where to start? Look no further! In the next videos we will show you how to make your sailboat ready for the Atlantic ocean crossing, or whatever offshore passage you are preparing for. In this episode we will show you all the necessary sailing offshore equipment regarding safety equipment on board. How to avoid MOB, what to do if someone falls over board and which equipment you need if you need to abandon ship (liferaft, Epirb, Grab bag). If you are currently undergoing a sailboat refit to be prepared for the bluewater, check out this video to not forget your safety relevant boat safety equipment.
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[@DDouble3]

All the things you need to know and hope you never need it! It just shows how well you prepared yourselves and your crew - when this video starts I was thinking about the air hostess trying to get your attention after boarding a plane - every time I think “not again”... but hey: “repetition is the mother of skills” thank you for this practical and useful “safety list”!

[@WhenSailing]

Hehehe thanks Dirk! Yees totally agree😅 we are so grateful that we could learn so much, helps a lot in tricky situations to feel calmer⛵️ aahaha yeaa we should have added some airplane sound beep😅😜

[@rosavalsangiacomo4804]

Well done, Greta & Michael. You explained very clearly without annoying how these security equipment works. Thank you 😊 and a huge hug 🤗 to both of you 😘

[@WhenSailing]

Thanks so much Rosa 🥰 missing you and send you both some warm and salty baci ⛵️

[@ianb4801]

Number one rule on my boat Thistle Doo is that "nobody may fall overboard without first gaining the official permission of the skipper - that is me!". Sadly, there have been two journeys where I might've actually granted that permission (noisy, know-it-alls who know nothing).
I also have Mob1 devices but I'm not bothered so much with them because I sail so much single-handed. Sailing single-handed sure makes you think of how you go about things, like taking notice of forecasts and conditions, because falling overboard when single-handing pretty much guarantees death.
But one over-riding thing remains clear - "NO SAFETY DEVICE ASSURES THAT YOU MUST BE SAFE" - only people, good common sense and the application of sound technique - and good fortune, can assure that.
Something you didn't go into, and I realise that this is only an into into how you go about things yourself, but these devices are often subject to certification standards and rules and these change from country to country so it pays to check out the situation where you are going, not just where you are. An example, even when single-handing, in the US you need floating cushions that you can throw to people in the water. No cushions then big fine..Imagine that, being overboard with nobody to throw you these cushions but then being fined for not having them - if you survive. Also those life jackets have a tablet that dissolves when wet, so setting off the jacket automatically. You need those as well as a refill cylinder when resetting a life jacket.
Also nothing about flares - or the advantage of having a handheld vhf on board.
Not trying to be destructive or negative here (I like your channel and your adventures a lot), but there are many sites where people who know the regulations put information about the requirements for safety equipment and expiry dates. Maybe it's an area where you should provide links to some of these places.
ps. about that crutch strap on the life jackets, I think you missed or over-simplified the real reason. When trying to recover someone who has fallen overboard, about the most common place people grab hold of to haul someone aboard is the life jacket - hands are not good enough. Sadly there have been instances where people on board have grabbed that jacket and pulled - and that poor person has just slipped right out of it and been lost. It doesn't just ride up without that strap, it might be just pulled off.

[@WhenSailing]

Ahhh first thing we instruct everyone taking a step the boat: one hand for you and one for the boat & if we sail dont go were you dont have clearance from the captain😅 the mob beacon is also quite helpfull for single handed just in case you fall there might be another shii picking up the signal😆 but better not fall😅 wow - did not know about the US laws, we have some inflatable cushions for sunbathing?😂 Agree on the flares, we have so many on board now! Handheld VHF is handy but out there it is mostly to short in range we found...

[@WhenSailing]

Thanks Ian so much! When you write or comment we always learn something and we really appreciate the feedback! Hope you manage to start soon for your crossing?

[@ggetsuu]

Nice, super informative video! I think in case of emergency my task should be turning off the engine. 😉😄

[@WhenSailing]

ahaha a very important task though😜🥰 thanks so much for tuning in🥳

[@550siddharth6]

great video! Best wishes from India

[@WhenSailing]

Thanks so much Siddharth⛵️🏝

[@WhenSailing]

and best wishes from guadeloupe😜

[@OceanSignalLtd]

Great Video!!!

[@WhenSailing]

thank you :)

[@dchampagne1000]

You guys should do a video inflating the life vest!

[@WhenSailing]

will have to try - jump in head first?😅 we even have some spare cartridges🥳

[@dchampagne1000]

@@WhenSailing heck ya -such a fun experience testing them jumping in!

[@KamilGokgoz]

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[@WhenSailing]

Thanks so mich for tuning in and warm wishes from guadeloupe💃🏻🕺🏻⛵️

[@keysersmoze]

The Russian ship laying the Nordstrom 2 pipeline is also called "Fortuna".

[@WhenSailing]

Ahaha lets hope we never end up there😆 but good to know💪🏻😎⛵️

[@richardhall7822]

Love Greta’s intro 😂 Very informative, thanks. How much of the equipment you described was added only for the crossing?

[@WhenSailing]

Heheh yea it took her a while😅 Thanks Richard🙏 The liferaft and danbuoy especcialy for offshore sailing, all ISO certified, the rest we only upgraded a little for the crossing, the lifejacket we would buy new, Gretas father has one ultralight one and you can really wear it forever:)

[@CarlosAlberto-ii1li]

Dyslexia ia alive and well thanks to these people.

[@WhenSailing]

what are your referring to carlos??