How important is it to take the Offshore Cruising Seminar before joining an expedition?
It is important. Not only does the seminar prepare you for the expedition, but if you are planning an offshore cruise on your own boat the seminar will save you time and money. If you are unable to attend another option is to purchase and review the Offshore Cruising Companion before joining the expedition. If you have any unanswered questions, please write us at: Mahina Expeditions, Box 1596, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, USA fax us at: 360-378-6331 or call 360-378-6131 e-mail us at: sailing@mahina.com Here are some forms which you can print off and use on your own boat EMERGENCY STATION BILL MAN OVERBOARD Prevention: Wear harness at all times when above decks Move forward on the windward side and move cautiously. Use the head below. 1. Yell “MAN OVERBOARD” to alert the entire vessel 2. One person POINTS TO VICTIM, never taking eyes off them. 3. DEPLOY BOTH LIFESLINGS, throwing inflatable one first, then larger canister sling. 4. HIT MOB, ENTER ON GPS. 5. NOTE BOAT’S HEADING, BRING BOAT IN
It is important. Not only does the seminar prepare you for the expedition, but if you are planning an offshore cruise on your own boat the seminar will save you time and money. If you are unable to attend another option is to purchase and review the Offshore Cruising Companion before joining the expedition.
