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Sailor Safety at Sea

Resources for sailors to safely plan for offshore


Prevention and preparedness are best ways to avoid injury and stay safe during any offshore experience. These resources are to help in that process. The more crewman trained via Safety at Sea courses, CPR/First Aid, and more is always the best way to prepare.

Resources


The Fleet Surgeon has created this document to assist with planning for offshore passages, and includes valuable information on: Reference books to have aboard, Medical equipment, and Medicines

Safety at Sea Courses


At least 30% but not fewer than two members of the crew including the Person-In-Charge (PIC) must hold a World Sailing Approved Offshore Personal Survival Course Certificate. All are encouraged to take these courses prior to the Race.

Life Jackets and Harnesses


In 2022, US Sailing, the national governing body for sailing in the U.S, released the report requested by the Bermuda Race Organizing Committee regarding the tragedy that occurred during the running of the 52nd Newport Bermuda Race. We hope all sailors will learn the importance of life jackets and clipping from this tragic incident. Review the presentation and report below.


Seasickness


"Perhaps no malady to which mankind is subject is productive of so much real suffering with so low a percentage of mortality, as the peculiar affliction known as seasickness.” (Scientific American, 1912).

In reviewing the 2012 Newport to Bermuda Race medical reports, there were 54 cases of self-reported seasickness on board vessels. I suspect, however, that the number of reported cases of seasickness significantly underestimates the actual incidence of this illness that may present in a full range of stages ranging from slight queasiness to severe nausea and vomiting. Anecdotally, I suspect that mild cases were not formally logged and some of the cases occurred without any thought toward preventative measures.


All crew should read more from Jeffrey S. Wisch, M.D.

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