So, you want to sail to the far side of the world? Good luck with that! Preparing is the journey before the journey, with its own special challenges. Ressie will have 20 crew members in total during the trip, with various levels of experience. The boat – already in excellent condition – has been comprehensively upgraded. Take a look below….
GETTING THE CREW READY
We’ve learned that the 1 hour briefing just doesn’t work! Nothing beats practice – particularly simulation of emergency events – but for newcomers, there is also the ‘beginner’s guide to Ressie’ and some great materials from the WORLD ARC. Take a look:
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GETTING THE BOAT READY
In February and March, 2016, Ressie was treated to major refit at ‘Boatworks’ on the Gold Coast, project managed by the wonderful Tim Sales. We’re now equipped with the latest safety and communications equipment, and the boat has had everything replaced or fixed that we could think of – from ropes to hatches to a Corian benchtop. If you’re really interested, take a look at the specifications (see ‘About Ressie’). The World ARC publishes some wonderful material on boat preparation and passage planning. Lets start with preparation – boat and safety:
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And here are some articles on how to prepare for a passage, and, how to maintain a boat and undertake repairs at sea
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