Coastguard Nelson (NZ) - getting found and staying alive

12/26/20 • 87 min

David Hows and Phil Jarvis join the crew of Coastguard Nelson for a post-rescue debrief session, followed by a recorded podcast interview to discuss how yachties can learn lessons from previous Coastguard rescue case studies and tips on getting found and staying alive at sea.

It's easy to assume when sailing in calm weather, that it will never happen to you, but the chat with the crew of Coastguard Nelson reinforces that having the right safety equipment, keeping it serviced and knowing how to use it could save your life one day.

Help them fund their rescue boat: https://coastguardnelson.org.nz

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Help them fund their rescue boat: https://coastguardnelson.org.nz

Find out more about podcast content and sailing opportunities: https://www.oceansailingpodcast.com

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