The ARC safety demonstrations play an important part in preparing for an Atlantic crossing and are an invaluable refresher for all skippers and crew. Safety day is always well attended and is run by World Cruising Club in association with Rob Gaffney from Hamble School of Yachting.
Crews gathered to watch the search and rescue helicopter highline transfer. The skilful pilot winched a crew member on board and came very close to ARC crews watching from the northern breakwater of the marina. This was followed by a supervised deployment of flares where participants were able to bring along handheld flares less than 1 year out of date.
In the swimming pool at the Club Varadero Maritimo there was a great opportunity for crews to learn tips on emergency evacuation, watch a liferaft inflation demonstration and a chance to try boarding a liferaft, with guided practical sessions in the water.