Heavy Weather Sailing (Added to notion)

Use this handy checklist to be dependable in heavy weather sailing:

• Plot position at first sign of worsening visibility
• Maintain plot e.g. with GPS
• Hoist radar reflector if not permanently rigged
• Put on life-jackets and safety harnesses
• Take seasickness tablets if required
• Secure loose gear on deck and below
• decrease the area of the mainsail using reefs. (I usually take in one more than immediately required or simply drop the mainsail, and use the Genoa to get ahead)
• Prepare simple food in accessible locker (it’s tough getting at the food and a boiling kettle in a storm)
• Pre-plan navigation and escape routes