I am back to studying! I really need to sit my Ocean Yachtmaster Exam and I am going through a MOUNTAIN of paper with my study notes on there and putting them up on the blog. That way I get to sa...
https://astrolabesailing.com/2018/03/09/advanced-sea-survival/
Here in New Zealand, there are strict rules on the safety equipment that boats need to carry on board if they are competing in any yacht races, and also if they are intending on sailing offshore ...
https://astrolabesailing.com/2017/01/23/making-a-yacht-safety-diagram/
For tonights Ocean Yachtmaster study I am looking at abandoning ship. I have already visited the Rescue Coordination Centre, and saw how these amazing people are able to muster assistance in th...
We were sailing along a few years ago, racing in one of the winter series yacht races at Naval Point. We must have been doing ok on this particular day as we weren’t too far behind Legacy II on...
When you are out in the middle of nowhere, it is so good knowing that you have got people back home who are able to assist when you need them. We were recently sailing in New Caledonia, and were ...
After our fascinating visit to the Rescue Coordination Centre, we went next door to have a look at the Maritime Radio office and were once again welcomed by their super friendly team who were hap...
https://astrolabesailing.com/2016/06/26/visiting-maritime-radio/
After having recently studying all about EPIRB’s in my Ocean Yachtmaster course, I realised that I had learnt a lot about how the system works, but I was still in the dark as to what actually h...
https://astrolabesailing.com/2016/06/26/visiting-the-rescue-coordination-centre/
I am back to studying my Ocean Yachtmaster course today. Its pouring with rain outside and after listening to an incredible rescue story this week, I thought it was timely to do some research on ...
Skippers – both recreational and commercial, have always been responsible for the safety of their vessels and the people on board in the eyes of the law, but what exactly does this mean in prac...
https://astrolabesailing.com/2016/05/10/accidents-will-happen/
When was the last time you serviced your inflatable life jacket? Well I am ashamed to say that the last time I did mine was NEVER!! However after watching this cool YouTube video I realised it ...
https://astrolabesailing.com/2016/04/18/servicing-your-life-jacket/