SAFETY AT SEA
This online class delves into a thorough understanding of your boat, from bow to stern, covering systems failures and potential solutions helping to instill confidence when navigating and resolving various scenarios encountered at sea.
The most important part of your sailing education is knowing what to do when things go wrong to protect yourself, your crew, and your vessel. This online class is designed to not only teach some possible actions when events go wrong at sea, but also to encourage critical thinking skills and creative solutions to possible unexpected, catastrophic events.
Great Q&A’s and the presentation flows well, The instructors are enthusiastic, and there was good knowledge shared in the chats from other sailors.
~ Zachary P. from Matagorda, Texas
Great safety refresher plus a few things I hadn't heard before. Provided food for thought on emergency situations I hadn't considered.
~ Jeffery C. from Newtown, Pennsylvania
WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?
Any sailor who wishes to become more prudent by learning how to prepare and practice for a variety of sailing situations. There’s a saying : "Failing to plan is planning to fail." One bad situation can result in a domino effect of trouble that increases exponentially. However, if you have a plan and an understanding of what is possible on your vessel, your successful containment or diffusion of a difficult solution is more probable.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
The goal of this class is to expose sailors to potential problems and possible solutions, encouraging them to think safely and creatively to become more experienced, safe mariners. While there is no absolute “right way” to handle an emergency at sea, as all are dynamic and varied, this course will give you some exposure to on-the-spot possible actions and solutions. This class aims to inspire sailors to envision various "what if" scenarios, fostering confidence in their capacity to navigate and resolve potential challenges encountered at sea.
TOPICS COVERED
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BOW TO STERN ABOVEDECK ASSESSMENTS
Path to the Bow. Obstructions Abovedeck. Spare Halyard. Jib. Anchor Locker. Mast. Midship Rigging & Lines. Hatches. Cockpit Lines. Electronics. Gauges. Emergency Tiller. Emergency Bilge Pump. Lockers. -
BELOWDECK ASSESSMENTS
Transducer. Bilge(s) & Pump. Thru-hulls. Schematics. Windlass Circuit Breaker. Engine. Tank Indicators. Electrical Panel. Code of Federal Regulations Items. -
SYSTEMS FAILURES
Anchored Wind and Tide Opposed. Steering Fails. High Water Alarm. Can’t Flush Toilet. -
INJURY SITUATIONS
Broken Bone. Deep Cut. Seasick. Man Overboard.
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BOW TO STERN ABOVEDECK ASSESSMENTS
Path to the Bow. Obstructions Abovedeck. Spare Halyard. Jib. Anchor Locker. Mast. Midship Rigging & Lines. Hatches. Cockpit Lines. Electronics. Gauges. Emergency Tiller. Emergency Bilge Pump. Lockers. -
BELOWDECK ASSESSMENTS
Transducer. Bilge(s) & Pump. Thru-hulls. Schematics. Windlass Circuit Breaker. Engine. Tank Indicators. Electrical Panel. Code of Federal Regulations Items. -
SYSTEMS FAILURES
Anchored Wind and Tide Opposed. Steering Fails. High Water Alarm. Can’t Flush Toilet. -
INJURY SITUATIONS
Broken Bone. Deep Cut. Seasick. Man Overboard.
Your Host
CAPTAIN KIM WALTHER
Kim Walther, an instructor at St. Augustine Sailing, boasts a 100-ton near coastal (offshore) USCG captain’s license with sailing and towing addendums. With 33 years of teaching experience (having taught over 3,000 students), she attributes her mastery to diverse experiences and continual skill refinement. Recognized as an ASA instructor of 101, 103, 104, 105, 114, 116 and 118 and honored ASA Instructor of the Year, Kim has refined her expertise through an impressive accumulation of over 10,000 practice hours. Her passion for sailing extends to classes, charters, deliveries, and races (both inland and offshore). Kim has experience operating various vessels including, currently, 21'6" Hunter sloops as well as Jeanneau 349 sloops, Jeanneau 41’ and 44’ sloops, a Lagoon 44 catamaran, and even a 49-passenger pontoon boat with twin 200 hp engines.
