Passage Plan ­ Melbourne to Hobart : March 24 ­ April XX 2016 Contents Page 1. Passage Plan Overview 2. Weather and expected conditions 3. Communication 4. Radio Position Reporting 5. Shore Contact 6. Crew Details 7. On Boarding the boat 8. Boat safety Briefing 9. Watch keeping arrangements 10. Detailed navigation Information a. Leg 1 ­ Melbourne to Sorrento or Queenscliff (pending tides and weather) b. Leg 2 ­ Sorrento to Wilsons Prom (refuge Cove) c. Leg 3 ­ Refuge Cove to Deal Island d. Leg 4 ­ Deal Island to Flinders Island e. Leg 5 ­ Flinders Island to Great Oyster Bay f. Leg 6 ­ Great Oyster Bay to Orford g. Leg 7 ­ Orford to Fortesque Bay h. Leg 8 ­ Fortesque Bay to Port Arthur i. Leg 9 ­ Port Arthur to Hobart j. Return Trip legs…... 11. Personal Gear 12. Offshore Pre Sail Check lists 13. Technical Details of ‘Mr Percival’ 14. Preparation for Imminent Bad Weather 15. Tide Tables 16. Mr Percival Stowage Chart. Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Passage Plan Overview Cruising trip from Melbourne to Hobart via Bass straight Islands and east coast of Tasmania ­ approx 540 nm Total trip time from Melbourne to Hobart with multiple overnight stays 10 days. STAGE 1 ­ Melbourne to Hobart ­ depart on 24th March. First component of journey is from Melbourne to Hobart ­ Crew Includes James Craig (co­owner), Kate Craig (co­owner), Hamish Craig, Eliza Craig, Warren Craig, X,X,X, Entire crew leave from St Kilda (RMYS) on Thursday 23rd Evening, to head to Sorrento or Queenscliff. Then through Port Phillip heads to Wilsons Prom, Deal Island, Flinders Island, Great Oyster Bay, Orford, Fortesque Bay, Port Arthur, Hobart. Total Trip Distance to Hobart​
: 540 Nm. Estimated Time​
: upto 10 days Max. Must be in Hobart on or before Sunday 3rd April so Kate and Eliza to depart and return/fly to Melbourne. Warren? Geoff (and kids)? STAGE 2 ­ Hobart to Melbourne ­ to leave on 4 or 5th April, return to Melbourne around 16th/17th April. James, Hamish, X,X,X to sail boat back up east coast ­ either stopping overnight at previous places or sailing straight through Georgetown (on the Tamar River). Then down the river to Windermere, Georgetown, Davenport, Burnie, Hunter Island, King Island (either Grass on the East Coast or preferably Currie on the west coast ­ but pending weather), Apollo Bay, Lorne, Queenscliff, St Kilda Total trip Distance ​
: 700 Nm Total trip time​
: 10­13 days more details in “Detailed Navigation Information” Page 1 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Weather and Expected Conditions. To be determined closer to the time. Resources ­ primarily the BOM (Bureau of Meterology) ­ http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/charts/viewer/index.shtml 7 day forecast weather files to be downloaded as grib files via internet prior to leaving NZ. See example below of wind and pressure charts ­ this will be updated into this doc over several pages to include all pertinent information (pressure, wind, waves etc) just prior to leaving, and distributed to all crew and emergency contacts. Page 2 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Communication Primary form of communication between ship and shore (whilst near shore), will be each individual's mobile phone numbers, and internet access. It will be the crew member's responsibility to inform emergency contacts of revised departure and arrival times pending weather conditions etc. VHF and HF radio will be used to make contact with Shore based coast guard and Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) VHF Ch 67 for marine radio weather forecasts (often alerted on Ch 16 prior to switching) HF radio will primarily be used for “listening” to weather forecasts, and emergency calls. As Mr Percival sends out an AIS signal, it will be possible to track the movements of the yacht online via Marinetraffic.com Radio Position Reporting Contact will be made on departing Melbourne with the local Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) base. Then to be maintained by each watch as determined by the VMR base in collaboration with the skipper. All radio contacts shall be entered into the ship's log. As Mr Percival sends out an AIS signal, it will be possible to track the movements of the yacht online via Marinetraffic.com Shore Contact Details All crew members to provide a shore based emergency contact number and email details of a next of kin or close friend. This will be recorded and distributed to all shore based contacts via email. It is essential in the case of emergency, that a “chain reaction” of all shore based emergency personnel contact each other on the list. This will be up to the individual crew to ensure the lists are distributed. Page 3 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Crew Stage 1 Crew members (Melb­Hob) James Craig, Kate Craig, Eliza Craig, Hamish Craig, x,x,x,x Stage 2 Crew members (Hob ­ Melb) James Craig, Hamish Craig, x, x, x, x, x, x Crew Member Mobile Phone # Email Emergency Cont. James Craig 0422 383 044 0449 900 842 [email protected] [email protected] Warren : 98221725 0487 425 441 0490 052 785 Kate Craig 0414 324 541 [email protected] Becky and Dom Bonser : 0478 746 298 Hamish Craig 0449 900 842 Becky and Dom Bonser : 0478 746 298 Eliza Craig 0447 226 438 [email protected] Becky and Dom Bonser : 0478 746 298 Warren Craig x x x On Boarding the Boat ●
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Crew to store personal gear in cabins (see attachment 1) stowage of sailing gear and provisions (food and drinks) All crew members to be introduced to all areas of the yacht, heads, berths, galley, engine, helm station etc. and instructed on use of toilets, lights, power points etc. Thorough checking of all equipment will be done 3 times. 1st ­ before leaving Gulf Harbour, 2nd before leaving Opua, 3rd before leaving Sydney. (see attachment 2 ­ Offshore pre sail checklist) Please inform me for the following points ● Experience in sailing ● Your First Aid abilities and qualifications ● any radio operators licences, certificates or experience ● Any Medical conditions and medications ­ blood pressures, heart conditions, migraines, etc ● Any food allergies ­ or history of. ● Any Mechanical skills or relevant skills that will be useful on the yacht. ● special food requirements ­ ie vegetarian etc. Page 4 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Boat Safety Briefing The safety of the crew and boat are paramount and above all other considerations. There will be a safety briefing on the day prior to departure, plus immediately prior to leaving any dock. On board emergencies will be discussed and an action plan will be proposed for such incidents A man overboard drill is to be carried out before the end of the first day of sailing with any new crew members. Key safety guidelines are as follows 1. One hand for yourself, one hand for the boat (ie when moving about, you should always be hanging to the boat!) 2. Life­jackets (numbered) are to be allocated and fitted to each crew member for the duration of their trip 3. Fire on Board. Location of fire blankets and Extinguishers and their use in operation. 4. How to furl sails (both hydraulically and manually) ­ or to drop sails via halyards incase of further complications. 5. Radio. How to turn on, tune to channel 16, broadcast distress call. 6. MOB (Man Over Board) buttons (found on various gps devices both at helm and on chartplotter) 7. MOB procedures and use of lifesaving equipment. 8. Use of water system and head (toilets) ★ Lifejackets:
Are to be worn at night (by all crew on deck), whenever the sail area is reduced due to high winds, when crossing a bar, when worried about your safety and when there is an increased risk of falling overboard. ★ Harnesses: Are to be worn at night (by all crew on deck/cockpit), and to be clipped to jack line whenever the sail area is reduced due to high winds, when crossing a bar, when worried about your safety and when there is an increased risk of falling overboard. ★ Flashlights:
Are to be easily accessible to crew in the cockpit at night. Each Crew member may bring a small waterproof torch, preferably LED, and preferably with a change of batteries or a rechargeable system. (otherwise, there are some on board) ★ Engine Checks:
Are to be performed each morning and recorded into ship's log. ★ Sunscreen:
All crew are highly recommended to apply sunscreen at the beginning and during the day. (you are far more susceptible to sunburn when on the water in a boat) All crew should be aware of the location and operation of the following safety items as well as their own kit. ● Fire extinguishers and fire blankets ● The method of launching the liferaft and its operation ● the method of launching the tender and its operation ● Grab/Ditch Bag ● Flares (location and how to use) ● E.P.I.R.B ­ the location and how to use. ● Use of Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) (in our case we have 2 x Ocean Signal Rescue Me MOB 1 GPS, AIS, DSC automatic Locator beacons which report back to the boat) ­ To be worn by persons on watch at night. ● Bilge Pumps ● Emergency Knives ­ Positioned adjacent to liferaft and stern of boat. ● First Aid Kit (contents and location) (See the full Pre­Safety Briefing Checklist in attachment 3. Page 5 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Watch Keeping Arrangements Watch keeping times can vary to suit everyone and don't necessarily have to be strictly adhered to. On the voyage from Melbourne to Hobart with 3­4 Adults on board + kids, the day watch will consist of at least one person being on deck, and on watch for 3 hours between 0600h and 2000h. Night watches will be of 3 hours between 2000hr to 0600h the following morning. The following is a “loose example”, times are flexible to suit everyones state at the time. (There won't be too many night watches in a row) time Crew 1 0000h Crew 2 Crew 3 Crew 4 x x 0100h x x 0200h x x 0300h x x 0400h x x 0500h x x 0600h x 0700h x 0800h x 0900h x 1000h x 1100h x 1200h x 1300h x 1400h x 1500h x 1600h x 1700h x 1800h x 1900h x 2000h x x 2100h x x 2200h x x 2300h x x Page 6 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Watch keepers Duty The two crew on watch at night and those managing the boat during the day have the following responsibilities: ● Safely steer the boat on the navigators given course ● Maintain a proper safe lookout at all times (and alert the skipper if unsure as to what course of action is required) ● Effectively hand over the watch to the relief helmsman ● Alert or wake the skipper when approaching within five (5) miles of known dangers eg rocks, reefs, headlands etc. ● Keep the hourly navigator's log and radio skeds if programmed. ● Keep the ad hoc log of unusual events, radio broadcasts and weather reports ● Advise the skipper immediately of anything unusual on or below deck during watch ● Brief incoming watch of weather, sea conditions and known upcoming hazards During Daylight hours A flexible arrangement is acceptable for people on watch during the day. It is a case of dividing the 14 hours between 0600­2000h evenly between all 4 crew. This may be a rotation of 1 hour on helm, and 3 hours off etc. The rest of the crew will be on call if needed, but typically the crew is on deck anyway. The Autohelm will be primarily used for 95% of the passage anyway ­ if the weather is fair. ­ but does not absolve the crew on watch from their “watch responsibilities” Page 7 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Detailed Navigation information. Charts required ­ Australia: Aus143, 150, 158, 801, 802, 148, 800, 179, 767, 766,797, 174, 171, 173,798, 799,790,789, 788, 141 (if anyone already has these charts ­ please let me know if I can either borrow them or purchase them if you are no longer using them) STAGE 1 ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART LEG 1 Melbourne to Sorrento Distance 40.nm Trip Time (@7 kts): 6hr Depart
: Thursday 24 March 6pm ARRIVAL ETA : Thursday 24 March 12pm Tides @ Sorrento
: Tidal stream at Sorrento : NOTES : LEG 2 Sorrento to Wilsons Prom Distance 111.nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 16hr Depart : Friday 25 March ARRIVAL ETA : Saturday 26th March NOTES : LEG 3 Wilsons Prom to Deal Island Distance : 50.nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 7hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream at Sorrento : NOTES : LEG 4 Deal Island to Flinders Island Distance : 77.nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 11hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES
: Page 8 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 LEG 5 Flinders Island to Great Oyster Bay Distance : 133 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 20 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES
: LEG 6 Great Oyster Bay to Orford Distance : 30 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 4.3 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES
: LEG 7 Orford to Fortesque Bay Distance : 40 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 6 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES
: LEG 8 Fortesque Bay to Port Arthur Distance : 18 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 3 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES
LEG 7 Port Arthur to Hobart Distance : 40 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 6 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Page 9 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Tidal stream : NOTES
OPTIONAL LEGS NEARBY HOBART Hobart to Kettering Distance : 16 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 3 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES
Loop around Bruny Island and back to Hobart Distance : 76 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 11 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES
TOTAL TRIP DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE TO HOBART 540 Nm Page 10 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 STAGE 2 ­ RETURN TO MELBOUNE LEG 8 ­ (Returning towards Melbourne) Hobart to Georgtown (non stop) Distance : 324 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 50 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES
LEG 9 Georgetown to Winderemere (up the Tamar River) Distance : 22 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 3 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES LEG 10 George town to Davenport Distance : 29 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 4 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES LEG 10 Davenport to Burnie Distance : 27 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 4 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES LEG 11 Burnie to Hunter Island Distance : 70 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 10 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES Page 11 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 LEG 11 Hunter Island to King Island (either Currie (w.coast) or Grassy (E.coast) Distance : 80 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 12 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES LEG 12 King Island to Apollo Bay Distance : 100 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 15 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES LEG 13 Apollo Bay to Lorne Distance : 21 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 3 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES LEG 14 Apollo bay to Lorne Distance : 21 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 3 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES LEG 15 Lorne to Queenscliff Distance : 40 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 6 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES Page 12 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 LEG 16 Queenscliff to St Kilda Distance : 30 nm Trip Time (@7 kts)
: 5 hr Depart : ARRIVAL ETA : Tides @ : Tidal stream : NOTES Total Distance from Hobart, Via King Island to return to Melbourne (St Kilda) 685 Nm. Page 13 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Leg DATE distance speed hours days Melbourne to Sorrento 23/3/16 40 7 5.7 1 Sorrento to Wilsons Prom (Refuge Cove) 24/3/16 111 7 15.9 1 Wilsons Prom to Deal island (via Hogan Island) 50 7 7.1 1 Deal Island to Flinders Islands 77 7 11.0 1 Flinders Island to great Oyster Bay 133 7 19.0 1 Great Oyster Bay to Orford 30 7 4.3 1 Orford to Fortesque Bay 40 7 5.7 1 Fortesque Bay to Port Arthur 18 7 2.6 1 Port Arthur to Hobart 40 7 5.7 1 Total trip From Melbourne to Hobart 539 7 77.0 10 Hobart to Kettering 16 7 2.3 1 Loop around Bruny Island (and back to Hobart) 76 7 10.9 1 total with trip back to Hobart 92 7 13.1 1 Total Round trip back to Melbourne (Same Route) 1262 7 3 180.3 23 Or Alternatively Hobart to Georgetown 324 7 46.3 4 Georgetown (up the Tamar River) to Windermere 22 7 3.1 1 Georgetown to Davenport 29 7 4.1 1 Devonport to Burnie 27 7 3.9 1 Burnie to Hunter Island 70 7 10.0 1 Hunter Island to King Island (Grassy ­ East coast) ­56 ­7 Hunter Island to King Island (Currie ­ West Coast) 80 7 11.4 1 ­8.0 King Island to Apollo Bay 100 7 14.3 1 Apollo Bay to Lorne 21 7 3.0 1 Lorne to Queenscliff 38 7 5.4 1 Queenscliff to St Kilda 30 7 4.3 1 Total Trip from Hobart, Via King Island to Melbourne 685 7 97.9 13 Page 14 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 ATTACHMENT 1 : Personal Gear You may modify this list if you wish SAILING BAG ●
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CLOTHING Wet weather ­ Jacket, bib and brace, pants light jacket sailing shoes boots and spare gloves hat, plus cord to hold it on sunscreen towel tools/spanner ­ survival knife phone charger spare glasses blanket pillow case sleeping bag ●
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EXTRA ITEMS seaman's knife strobe light small waterproof torch (head lamp is handy) sun screen lotion sun burn lotion sea sickness medication wet weather gear games and entertainment Underwear, long johns, thermals etc socks swimsuit, towel shirts shorts shower shoes walking boots jumpers hat, beanie gloves fleece jacket belt reading matter computer, cables, phone Life Jackets, harnesses and tethers will be provided as well as the normal yacht safety gear Clothing You will need enough clothes for the estimated period of the journey. The weather can be variable, and is always quite a bit cooler on the water. To be on the safe side, I suggest packing a fleece, warm jacket, 2 woollen jumpers, 2 pairs of jeans (or pants) and tracky dacks just in case. If you have sailing wet weather gear and wind cheaters, a hat or cap for protection from the sun, a beanie for warmth at night. Gloves are good for helming at night. Stowage (Storage) All your gear needs to be kept neatly in your cabin and I ask each of you to take a personal responsibility for the maintenance and cleanliness of your living quarters. A handy hint is to make sure when you go to your bag for an item, always zip it closed. The alternative leads to the contents being strewn around the cabin, getting wet in rough weather and or trodden on. Page 15 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Attachment 2 : Offshore Pre Sail Checklists #1 : Safety Gear
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life raft correctly stowed, painter secured to the boat life jacket, harness and strops issued first aid kit and manual V sheet epirb tested and secure fog horn flares in date and in waterproof container sea drogue lifebuoys secured and MOB light operational emergency steering ­ locate, fit and check operation bosuns chair boat hook. LIGHTS ●
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CHECKED Y/N ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Dolphin torches and spare batteries available spotlight tested emergency battery operated navigation lights tested cabin light tested (include chart table light) test anchor light (needs to be done from a distance away from boat) test steaming light, bow and stern lights ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ FIRE FIGHTING ●
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Food checked against list and stowed Ice box storage Adequate gas in bottles (x2) soap test gas fittings at bottles Gas solenoid switch working at control centre and next to stove Stove working ­ all burners grill/oven working detergent, washing up scrubber and sponges tea towels garbage bags paper towels cutlery, crockery, tin opener Cooking utensils (large knife, spoons, drainer etc) Pots, pans Toaster kettle water tanks full, pumps primed and flowing through taps HEADS ●
forward starboard head ○ head operable ○ master valve switched to hold tank or overboard? ○ toilet paper ○ soap ○ sea water seacocks open ○ hot/cold water working (basin taps and shower) ○ basin and floor waste draining to sump? ○ pump in sump working? ●
Aft Port Head ○ Head operable ○ master valve switched to hold tank or overboard? ○ toilet paper ○ soap / shampoo ○ Hot / cold water working (basin taps and shower) ●
Master stateroom Head ○ Head operable ○ master valve switched to hold tank or overboard? ○ toilet paper ○ soap/shampoo ○ hot / cold water working (basin taps and shower) CHECKED Y/N ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ CHECKED Y/N ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ (cont…) Page 17 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 CABIN SECURITY ●
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All cupboard doors and drawers operate and have latches to prevent opening in the event of heavy heeling. (or inversion) all hatches to be confirmed to be shut when making way. all items in kitchen stowed and put away all items in salon put away and secured. all items at navigation table put away and secured PERSONAL GEAR ●
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Personal clothing and gear securely stowed Sleeping bags or bedding packed up or secured wet weather gear dry and put away personal safety gear ready to deploy personal life jacket, harness and tethers whilst on board ready to wear. TOP SIDES Foredeck ● anchors (x 2) secured to bow ● anchor chain free and ready to deploy ● windless (turn on hydraulics) working both directions ● anchor snubber should be stored in rear lazarette ● fresh water tap operable ● salt water tap operable ● headsail secured ● check headsail furler operation and for hydraulic leaks and connections etc ● Test furling operation with manual winch ­ both directions ­ ● staysail secured and checked ● check staysail furler operation and for hydraulic leaks and connections etc ● test furling operation with manual winch ­ both directions ● check safety rails are tight and secured ● Check forward deck hatch to V berth is secured and has extra lid in place ● check tension of baby stay ● check 2 deck hatches adjacent life life ● Check Liferaft is free for release (ie nothing hold seat down) ● Check liferaft is securely tied to vessel ● check liferaft auto release mechanism Midships ● spinnaker pole secured ● spinnaker pole ready for deployment ● all halyards ready for deployment (not tangled) and secured in their bags or to mast. ● base of mast ­ check waterproof collar ● check operation of all winches on mast ● check all rope clutches are tight and secured ● check furling operation of mainsail in mast ● check manual furling operation of main sail at base of boom ● check boom vang for operation and leaks and fittings ● check all pulleys for sheets and halyards ● Check additional hatches on mid deck (above kitchen) ● check main hatch (above stairway) CHECKED Y/N ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Page 18 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 aft deck ● secure winch covers ● check operation of all winches ● check traveller (on rooftop) moves from one side to the other. ● secure rear seat cover ● salt water tap ● fresh water tap ● test all foot operated switches for winch operation ● test all foot and overhead switches for foresail furling ● rear spot lights ● master stateroom hatch secured ● life ring, life ring drogue, light (starboard side) ● dan buoy ● safety line to rear steps secured ● swimming ladder secured ● flag pole and flag secured ● spare outboard engine secured ● safety retrieval line secured (port side) ● rear lazarette ­ (on steps) locked. ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ DINGHY ● any loose items to be removed from inside ● fuel cans secured down ● key NOT in ignition ● drainage plug removed for drainage ● dinghy fully lifted on both sides ● dinghy secured to prevent swinging ● fully inflated ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ SAILS ●
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CHECKED Y/N Headsail ­ unfurl to check general condition (minimal wind) attachment at tack sheets properly tied at clew Staysail ­ unfurl to check general condition (minimal wind) attachment at tack sheets properly secured at clew mainsail ­ unfurl to check general condition (minimal wind or check wind direction) check all attachments to sheets ­ outhaul, mainsheet, topping lift etc trysail (down below) to be rigged to ensure operation (V berth locker) (staysail acts as storm jib) ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Page 19 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 # 3:NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT NAVIGATION GEAR ●
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chart plotter at nav station electric autohelm at nav station radar 1 radar 2 MF/HF radio at nav station VHF radio at nav station (test call) Helm Station ● chartplotter ● simrad chart plotter ● autopilot ● depth sounder ● compass ● gps, waas ● wind and log instruments (all sailing instruments) ● VHF radio (test call) ● loud hailer CHECKED Y/N ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ CHECKED Y/N ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ENGINE CHECKED Y/N ●
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tool kit on board and secured Page 21 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 ATTACHMENT 3 : Pre Sail Safety Briefing FIRE ● Fire extinguishers ­ location and use ● fire blanket ­ location and use ● engine fire vent extinguisher hole (don't open the hatches) ● buckets ­ location ● Emergency fuel cut off FLOOD ● Engine Operated hydraulic Bilge pump (22,000lts p/hr) ● electric operated bilge pumps ● manual bilge pump ● sea cocks ­ location and operation ­ and wooden bungs EMERGENCY ● radio (VHF) ­ use and operation. ● EPIRB ­ location and operation ● Mayday ­ DSC ch70, switch to ch16 “Mayday” x 3, “this is Mr Percival” x 3, “Mayday”, Position, Problem, People on Board, finish with “OVER” ● Abandon ship procedure (lifejackets, ditch bag, epirb, food, water, PLB’s, Liferaft) LIFEJACKETS ● Lifejacket fitting, location, use and safety harness ● lifejacket re­packing procedure. MOB ­ (Man Overboard) ● MOB buttons ­ nav station, helm, radio, GPS, chartplotters etc Location and operation ● on deck ­ Life rings, Dan buoy, Retrieval rope. ● RETURN, ATTACH, RETRIEVE SAFETY BRIEFING SECONDARY ● gas bottles, shut off valves, solenoid switch, master switch ● First Aid Kit (1x main, 1 x small general purpose, 1 x ditch bag), Location (no medical instruction) ● Head operation READY FOR SEA ● hatches closed ● shore power disconnected ● power panel switch to battery/inverter power ● all appropriate power system brought back online ● Gas off ● all sheets and lines on deck ● all mooring lines cleared and stowed ● all fenders brought in and stowed Page 22 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 ATTACHMENT 4: Technical Details of Mr Percival Page 23 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Page 24 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Page 25 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 ATTACHMENT 5: Preparation for Imminent Bad Weather On Deck: ● ensure jack lines are secured ● ensure all crew are wearing lifejackets and tether lines ● ensure all crew attach to the jacklines at all times. ● furl headsail and staysail ­ with sheets wrapping all the way to the bottom of sail, and cleated off at deck cleats ● ensure there are no loose lines that can be washed over the deck ● lift blinds up around cockpit ● put all cushions and seat covers below decks ­ into a bunk cabin. ● consider using a boom preventer if sailing down wind ● ensure spinnaker has been stowed, and all halyards are secure. ● storm jib (staysail) might be activated ● tri sail brought up on deck, attached to halyard and sheets and ready to deploy. ● turn all dorades away from wind and bow of boat ● instruct crew on bilge pump operations Below Deck: ● issue seasickness tablets ● put on suitable cold and wet weather clothing ● make thermos of coffee and soup. Make sandwiches and put in plastic bag ● give crew hot meal ● crew to adjust lifejackets to go over storm clothing ● brief crew about about being clipped on, maintaining lookout, whereabouts of flares, grab/ditch bag liferaft, sharp emergency knives, searchlight etc ● Add to grab/ditch bag ­ spare clothes, loo paper, passports, wallets, mobile phones ­ all in waterproof plastic bags ● put epirb into Grab bag. ● Ensure handheld VHF radio is charged and ready to go ● Charge main house batteries on boat ● check all hatches and windows are closed ● Plot and record GPS position ● Put dry towel near the chart table ● check barometer regularly and record drop ● Check torch batteries ● Put all loose items into cupboards ­ ie books in saloon, cups in galley etc ● Check rigging cutters ● radio position to coastguard. Page 26 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 ATTACHMENT 6: WEATHER ­ Seven Day Forecast The following weather information maps have been imported from BOM. They represent wind, pressure and waves. They are taken at midday of each day. To be updated just prior to trip. Page 27 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Page 28 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Page 29 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Page 30 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Page 31 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Page 32 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Page 33 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Page 34 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Page 35 Mr Percival Passage Plan ­ MELBOURNE TO HOBART 24 MARCH ­ 10 APRIL 2016 Page 36