Lessons Learned on Safety at Sea

Tune in to the fifteenth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, hosted by Buttons Padin and featuring special guest Dick York. Dick is a passionate advocate for Safety at Sea, continually researching the latest techniques and technologies to give back to the sport he loves. As a member of the Safety at Sea committees for US Sailing, the Storm Trysail Club, the New York Yacht Club, and the Cruising Club of America, Dick shares his journey from where his interest in Safety at Sea began to the latest advancements in man overboard recovery. Chapters: 0:00 Lessons Learned Intro 00:54 Safety at Sea Involvement 4:32 Couples Cruising 6:38 The Outdated Quick Stop Recovery 8:27 Modern MOB Devices 9:59 MOB Symposium Results 12:10 Lifesling Steps 13:27 Modern Boats and Modern Techniques 14:23 Lifesling at Night 17:07 Rescue Lines and Swimmers 18:53 UK's Role in Teaching Safety at Sea 19:49 Closing Image Credits: Dick York Like and subscribe to the UK Sailmakers YouTube channel to be notified when more great content from our channel is uploaded. The Lessons Learned Podcast is also available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. UK Sailmakers is proud to have the Lessons Learned Podcast Series recognised as the #1 Sailing Podcast in the UK by FeedSpot.