I have all the coast guard required safety equipment, but am wondering what else I should have as I push beyond daysailing and anchoring out just "over there" . I'm going to be doing short coastal cruising trips to start and fully intend to do more extended cruising as I figure out all those things others take for granted.
I also ask because my "gig is up" in that my 20 y/o son -- a knowledgeable dinghy racer, basic rigger, and general marine equimpent enthusiast -- has told wm to take leap because they would rather hire kids who know little to nothing about boats than give him more summer hours. For those who don't know the newish wm ceo is turning the place into a water sports oriented REI type business, which may be the only way to survive. Who am I to say. But, the up shot is the family discount will be no more in about three weeks. so I fully intend to take advantage of the pretty darn good discount that they offer employees in the meantime.
Here are things some things I'm wondering if I should purchase. Jack lines, harness and tethers, lifesling or throw bag (i have a traditional ring), bosun's chair (what type?). I'm not looking to clean out my boat budget (I should put that in quotes), but I would like to know from those who know a lot more than I do, what items are worth considering in the area of keeping oneself safe.
Thanks again.. Jay
I also ask because my "gig is up" in that my 20 y/o son -- a knowledgeable dinghy racer, basic rigger, and general marine equimpent enthusiast -- has told wm to take leap because they would rather hire kids who know little to nothing about boats than give him more summer hours. For those who don't know the newish wm ceo is turning the place into a water sports oriented REI type business, which may be the only way to survive. Who am I to say. But, the up shot is the family discount will be no more in about three weeks. so I fully intend to take advantage of the pretty darn good discount that they offer employees in the meantime.
Here are things some things I'm wondering if I should purchase. Jack lines, harness and tethers, lifesling or throw bag (i have a traditional ring), bosun's chair (what type?). I'm not looking to clean out my boat budget (I should put that in quotes), but I would like to know from those who know a lot more than I do, what items are worth considering in the area of keeping oneself safe.
Thanks again.. Jay