St. Partick’s day weekend in Newport. The Safety At Sea Seminar also took place. The weather outside was some of the worst we have experienced in some time;sixty knots of wind and over 5 inches of rain.
Personally the trellis I built blew over and broke in several places. It had with stood many storms and I had developed a false sense of security about it sturdiness. Nothing that can’t be repaired.
I am now certified for the next five years as far as US sailing is concerned. On sunday I was certified in CPR and First Aid.
There was some new gear exhibited. Of note was the clothing made by Ursuit.
Overall this was the best organized and best presented Safety at Sea Seminar I have ever attended.
Finally Peter Becker and Stan Schreyer were also being certified before they take off in IMOCA 60’s to set a record between New York and Barcelona.
