- 18
- 35 498
Safety 4 Cruisers
United States
Приєднався 14 бер 2021
Welcome to our channel Safety 4 Cruisers! I am Eitan, and S/V Sierra Wind is my beautiful 1981 S2 11.0cc. Throughout my career as a maritime captain, I have seen either a lack of safety knowledge or a lack of interest in obtaining that knowledge. As a USGC and STCW licensed captain, firefighter, paramedic, search and rescue technician, public safety and rescue scuba diver, and pilot, I feel I have a unique perspective on many safety aspects. We are starting this UA-cam channel to give back to the cruising community (and maritime world as a whole) and provide a resource that can be useful to everyone from a beginner day sailor to veteran cruisers looking to up their safety game.
Big shoutout to Amanda who was our lovely editor and videographer for the majority of the content on the channel!
If you find this channel helpful, please like this video, subscribe and comment any suggestions for things you'd like to see covered!
Big shoutout to Amanda who was our lovely editor and videographer for the majority of the content on the channel!
If you find this channel helpful, please like this video, subscribe and comment any suggestions for things you'd like to see covered!
All About Captains
There are lots of boats out there and lots of captains. This video will go over some considerations when talking to captains about prospective trips/employment opportunities.
Переглядів: 104
Відео
2024 Updates
Переглядів 684 місяці тому
This video covers all the safety updates to Sierra Wind since last I covered the boat way back at the beginning of the channel!
Passage Planning
Переглядів 4112 роки тому
Passage planning is one of the singularly most important skills for cruisers and ocean goers to develop a baseline competency in. Without it you risk joining the legions of vessels who have unsuspectingly ventured into conditions that range from uncomfortable to deadly. This video covers the basics of passage planning including the use of offshore weather products, and a small tirade about the ...
Anchoring
Переглядів 2162 роки тому
Anchoring is one of the most critical skills for any boater to develop competency in. Hopefully this not so short video of my ramblings on the topic will help you develop these skills or clear up some confusion on the topic.
Med Bags
Переглядів 2893 роки тому
Medical emergencies are events that no one hopes for but everyone should be prepared for. This video will be about the different categories of emergencies and the equipment to address them, and also gives you a glimpse of what I have in my kit.
Psychology of Emergencies
Переглядів 1683 роки тому
Sometimes it can be easy to forget that even with all the equipment in the world, if cool and calm heads don't prevail during an emergency, there is very little chance of a smooth and successful resolution to the situation. Here we go over some strategies and techniques to help you prepare for unfortunate events.
Ditch Bags
Переглядів 2,2 тис.3 роки тому
One of the most important things you can do to ensure your survival in an abandon ship situation, is to have a well stocked and provisioned ditch bag. In this video we'll go over what we have on board and discuss some important issues to address.
Jack Lines
Переглядів 11 тис.3 роки тому
Jacklines are an integral part of offshore safety. In this video we'll go over how we have our lines setup, how I like to move around the boat, and some tips and tricks for ease of use and movement while underway.
Man Overboard
Переглядів 2983 роки тому
Rounding out our 3 part series on the types of emergencies is MOB. We'll go over strategies, equipment and some best practices to help prepare you for if you ever have to recover a lost crew member.
Leak Preparedness
Переглядів 1753 роки тому
Every year vessels of all shapes and sizes end up sinking for a variety of preventable and non-preventable reasons. In this episode of Safety 4 Cruisers, we'll go over what you can do to be prepared for, and efficiently mitigate the hazards associated with water intrusion.
Fire Preparedness
Переглядів 1523 роки тому
Fires on vessels are some of the most frightening events around. They often spread rapidly and are difficult to contain. In this video we go over what fire is, the different types of fires, and how to best mitigate the hazards associated with each type.
Life Rafts
Переглядів 4,6 тис.3 роки тому
One of the most import life saving devices on any vessel is a life raft. In this video we'll go over the two different types of rafts, how they deploy, and safety considerations to keep in mind when deploying and entering your raft.
Rescue Signals
Переглядів 1873 роки тому
In order to get rescued at sea, you just first be found. Our radio and satellite videos we covered how to get people to within visual range of you, now we'll show you how to get them to your side. From flares and smoke signals to mirrors and streamers, here are the devices that will help you get noticed.
VHF Comms, Mayday Calls, and Radio Etiquete
Переглядів 7403 роки тому
On of the things that separates recreational mariners from professionals is radio etiquete. One of the things that can separate a dead sailor from a living one, is having the right radios and knowing how to use them. In this video we'll discuss the various radios we have on board and how they are used as well as some of the more important types of radio calls you'll hear and need to know as you...
Satellite Communications
Переглядів 3023 роки тому
As you start to go further and further from your home port, satellite communication becomes more and more vital to your safety (and comfort) on board. This will be an introduction to the primary technologies used in this endeavor with a sample of the various devices we have on board. Product Links: inReach Explorer www.rei.com/product/119863/garmin-inreach-explorer Iridum GO! www.iridium.com/pr...
I have the raft, and hydro release, but where/what strap is that?
This is gold. Saving this video. I hate how manufactures don't explain their products just some Marketing text and some half naked ladies wearing their stuff for pictures or if there is a video is so empty, just showing bare minimum.
Have you fall once?
I know you meant well, yet I turned it off as you were not audible.
Seems like false security here, have you actually tested this system? As in, gone over the lifelines on your harness and been able to pull yourself back on deck? What if the boat is moving 6 knots? The position of your line at the stern, and your long tether makes me think you’d be dragged and drown behind the boat..
😂😂 The way your Jack lines are run and the length of your tether only insure that after you fall overboard they will find your body attached to the boat. The demonstration of running the Jack line through the shrouds clearly shows that the you could easily fall overboard. Jack lines should be run down the center of the boat and the tether should be short enough to actually keep you in the boat. Your advise is dangerous.
Great video, but I'm not sure you realize how often you say "Uhhh". Bad habit, ask me how I know. 🥴
WHAT SIZE DITCH BAG AND HOW MANUFACTURES IT?
This seems way overkill... I do not have much sailing experience, but is all of that really that needed in "normal" weather? It looks like more of a tripping hazard than anything else.
Great video. Thank you!
FYI, that Spinlock 6D crotch strap tucks nicely into the back of the harness (with a bit of practice). Thanks for the informative video!
Surely one central jackline is safer than ones on the sides, which will drag you through the water? I watched a clip where a guy had the jackline inside the lifeline and stanchions, with a bowline tied in the cockpit to stop him being dragged behind the boat, imo his lanyard would’ve jammed over the first stanchion it came across and drowned him?
Hi, thanks a lot for your videos!! This is probably the most important stuff you need to know, when on a sailboat! One question: are there procedures for once you went overboard with a jackline attached and are now dangling around on the outside of the hull? Or is this so irregular that all one can say is just try to climb back aboard in any way you see fit?
The procedure here as this guy describes is you will drown by being drug behind the boat. This is dangerous advice. Do your research on jacklines and going overboard.
Nice shirt. Picard might disagree with the message. 😂
Well done!!!
Twisting the jack line, using it as an anchor point to be able to lean back, practicing releasing at a realistic angle, the guru(?) knot - all great nuggets of information. Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you! This was very informative. I come from a mountain rescue background and I’m happy to see so much of your gear translates from that environment. I wish more folks would watch this video as I think it’s very valuable. Thanks again and safe travels.
This is exactly what I have been looking for: a way to tension the webbing. Unfortunately, I can't understand what you're saying. Would be helpful to name the tensioning knot in the description. Thanks!
Great video! I've enjoyed all of your videos
Get lost salesman and stop sending people to die, safety videos should be published by a team of people making tests
great video, thanks for posting...
Great series of videos - thanks!
I'm a sailing novice with a trip planned for January - your content is really interesting. Thanks!
Another great video for cruisers. Would appreciate a video on foulweather equipment and considerations.
Thank you for this review. Once of the best videos I've seen on PFDs. Appreciate your insight. Keep up the good work.
welcome back :)
Gidday from Queensland Australia :)
Great video
how do you compare the harness release system to the team 0 back tow system?
I don't have any personal experience with that system, however the principle of towing from the back is definitely preferable. The trade off can be the ease of access to a release mechanism (if any). I would definitely like to trial that and explore the system in more depth.
Hi Eitan, I'm a beginner sailor in the SF Bay with a good school/club. Your information is practical and easy for me to understand, so thanks for spending the time to teach all of us....for free.
Thanks for watching, glad you're enjoying the content!
Wow, you are knowledgeable and prolific. Great presentation.
Really enjoy your videos, it's a shame so few subscribers, these have been really informative. Thank you. I found the one on the PFDs really helpful.
Thanks, glad you enjoy the content!
Informative.thanks
You need more med supplies
Check out our medical emergency video!
@@safety4cruisers746 ok I will thanks
instead of or in addition to a safety streamer, and inflatable large ballon with an internal blinking light would be a good idea, no?
In principle yes, I'm not aware of any commercially available devices that could fit on a PFD though.
Just Bought my First ...CrewSaver 180N Pro Manual pdf - the Marine customer Service Guy Mentioned that Automatics can go off in The Event of A Crashing wave across the Deck ..I now feel Somewhat Skeptical with regards to his Comment ...what do you think? Enjoyed your Candid ,Enthusiastic, Experienced Presentation👍
I have heard of that happening to bobbin operated PFDs (one reason to go with hydrostatic) but I think it would have to be a massive amount of water to trigger the device.
Thanks for this. I found it helpful despite the critics below! Only thing I don't like is the bow attachment: nylon on nylon friction in the self tightening arrangement seems a risk to me. Good luck with your voyages and thanks again
Thanks! I do agree, it's not the 100% best option.
Always interesting seeing someone else's opinion on life jacket safety, however I do have to question you logic on the crotch straps as I've found people are most likely to fall in in good conditions due to becoming complacent, and if you do go in the straps are absolutely vital to prevent the life jacket for riding up over your head.
Valid point!
Awesome video, very informative thanks mate 👍
Thanks!
The guy loves to be clipped, and he loves to talk and talk and talk and talk and talk.
Sure do!
So many words to talk about a system that doesn't keep him from ending up in the water. Meh.
He's taking all this time to thoroughly explain safety, and all you do is whine? How ungraceful.
He’s explaining a flawed system that will drag you behind a moving boat until you die.. if you use this system, don’t fall overboard!
One con of the hard mount is you can’t deploy and have people board it while the boats sinking.
You’re one of the most interesting and professional channel about these topics. Hope you’ll keep on my friend. Ciao.
Thanks so much!
Great video. What brand and model is that HF/SSB rbx?
Icom M710
Why not use a center jack line instead of along the sides?
Different options work better for different people and different boats.
Absolutely excellent review and explanation of PFD’s and harnessing. As a new novice sailor that is planning to do a lot of sailing over the next few years I found this super helpful. Great job!
Glad to be of assistance!
Can you add a list of all of the items?
Not a bad idea, I'll work on that.
over talked
I was extremely grateful for these explanations. Why don't you do your own thing rather than whining about other peoples' work.
Good luck cutting away with your second tether line clipped in to your pfd... it will be 3 feet of cut away i guess.
I should definitely have emphasized the importance of removing the second tether prior to cutting away.
Wow, this is supper important. Indeed, psychology has emphasizes for ever that "cool and calm heads" are of utmost important in prevailing during an emergency. I cannot wait to view your upcoming "Psychology of Emergencies."