“Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm.” — Publilius Syrus
But what happens when the spinnaker is in the water, the engine has stopped, and the wind is picking up?
Join All Winds Adventures for a crucial theory session on Catastrophe Management at sea. While we all prefer fair winds and following seas, the difference between a rough day and a disaster often comes down to preparation, mindset, and how we react in the first few moments of a crisis.
What We Will Cover: Catastrophe Management at Sea
This session focuses on the philosophy that prevention is better than cure, but it also equips you with the tools to handle situations when prevention fails.
- The Chain of Disaster: How to spot the small mistakes that lead to big problems and how to break the chain before it escalates.
- The “Reset Button”: Why doing nothing for 10 seconds can save the boat. How to stop, calm down, and assess before acting.
- Specific Scenarios:
- We will discuss real-life examples of catastrophe management at sea to help you prepare
- Spinnaker troubles (trawling, broaching, and overpowering).
- Propeller wraps and engine failure.
- Getting caught in weather beyond your comfort zone.
- The Hierarchy of Safety: Prioritising People over Gear.
We Want Your Input!
This isn’t just a lecture; it’s a workshop. Do you have a specific fear or a “What if?” scenario? Maybe you’ve had a near-miss in the past? We invite you to send us your scenarios or questions in advance. We will select a few to analyse during the session (anonymously if you prefer!) to discuss how to deal with them safely.
Whether you are a skipper, a crew member, or a windsurfer venturing further offshore, this session is about building the confidence to handle the unexpected.
RSVP to get the link and join the discussion.
What to bring:
An open mind and your best challenging situations!
Insurance is the responsibility of the participant, by RSVPing “yes” you agree to act responsibly at all times on this event and to not hold Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures/Windsurfing and other Watersports or any person involved responsible for any injury or loss which may occur in relation to the event.
We also encourage participants to have cancellation insurance in case they can not attend events at the last minute due to illness, injury or any other reasons. We cannot give refunds for cancellations within the last 30 days before the event starts.
Disclaimer:
All participants take part in events or activities facilitated by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures/Windsurfing and other Watersports entirely at their own risk. Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures does not accept liability for damage to property, death or personal injury that may occur whilst taking part in activities or events organised by Swiss Alpine Adventure/All Winds Adventures. It is your responsibility to make sure your equipment is maintained and in safe working order. We reserve the right to stop you from participating with us if your equipment is badly maintained or not in safe working order. Whilst we endeavour to make sure that the information on this website pertaining to routes and trails is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy.
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