CYCA Event 16August- Preparing for a longer cruising journey
by Des Ryan on 15 Aug 2011
What he imagined vs what - most often - he got SW
When Ted Nobbs and Nancy Knudsen set off for a circumnavigation, they thought that the difference between racing, which they were used to, and cruising was 'putting down an anchor every now and then.' They couldn't have been more wrong.
After six years' long range sailing with other experienced cruising sailors and a long and steep learning curve, they will discuss what they perceive as the essential differences between racing or short term cruising and the longer journey.
Their presentation will include boat preparation, boat operations, anchoring, MOB, seamanship and safety, with particular emphasis on short-handed sailing.
Ted and Nancy's previous presentation at the CYCA was a light-hearted talk about their adventures which appeared in Nancy's book on the voyage, Shooting Stars and Flying Fish.
This presentation, a shortened version of which they presented on stage at the Sydney Boat Show every day to enthusiastic full houses, will concentrate on the practical aspects of long range voyaging.
Join us at the CYCA on Tuesday 16 August from 6pm for a 6:30pm start to discover what you need to do to prepare yourself and your boat for a longer cruise, or a circumnavigation.
The CYCA Bistro and bar will be open for dinner after the Information Session - stay on and keep talking while you dine...
Please register your attendance at CYCA Reception on 02 8292 7800 or reception@cyca.com.au
Attendees are invited print-out the synopisis of the evening, reproduced here below, for ease of note-taking during the event.
Date: 16 Aug 2011 Time : 18:30 — 20:30
Venue: Freya and Morna Rooms, Cruising Yacht Club of Australia, New Beach Road Darling Point.
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Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
Cruising Information Evening
16th August 2011 6.30pm- 8.00pm
Synopsis of...
Preparing for short-handed, long-range cruising
with Ted Nobbs and Nancy Knudsen
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Chapter 1. Keep it simple
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Batteries
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Charging System
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Dan Buoy
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Gas System
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Self-maintenance in remote areas: “Will THIS break and can I fix it?”
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Chapter 2. Sail Plan for short-handed long range cruising:
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“What sails should I take?”
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Say no to the spinnaker
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Cutter rigged, yankee and staysail - perfect
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The MPS (multiple purpose sail), no
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We should have had The Code 0
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Chapter 3. Single-handed setup
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Chapter 4. Safety - for short-handed long range cruising
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MOB? forget it – just STAY ON THE BOAT!
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By concentrating elsewhere:
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Statistics of MOB situations
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No-one on deck unless the other crew present
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Clipped on always
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Length of tether issues
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Jacklines and UV issues
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Harnesses and wear
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Life jackets
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The danger of the parachute flare
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Diving for safety: Powerdive or scuba
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Chapter 5. Provisioning and stowage
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Bleach the vegetables
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Provisioning:
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Stowage Plan and the shopping list
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Chapter 6. Water issues
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Water filters for taking water onboard
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Water vs Fuel tanks
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Everyone can afford a ‘Do It Yourself’ Watermaker
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Salt water tap
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Chapter 7 Planning and Navigation
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Radar overlaying the electronic chart gives comfort that the GPS is accurate
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Route and timing planning using a spreadsheet
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Yacht and crew identification sheet
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Making your own log book
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Websites:
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www.noonsite.com, www.pangolin.co.nz (Yotreps)
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and, of course, www.sail-world.com/cruising
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Chapter 8. Communications
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Chapter 9. Anchoring
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Length of chain, anchor weight, anchor alarm, anchor buddy
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The new generation anchor:
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Spade, Rocna, Manson Supreme, Sarca, Sword, Bugel, Ultra
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The ‘Med’ Hook
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Chapter 10. Choosing a boat
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What not to forget:
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Creature comforts:
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