Patrick, during his advanced sailing course (by OLM) amidst challenging conditions (force 4 and rough seas on Douglas), adeptly observed, analyzed, and took decisive action on the formidable waves and breakers at the Raz de Sein.
This video shows how he successfully navigated and conquered these mighty swells.
Check out this retrospective of 2022, a compliation of the best videos.
This video was published on the OLM Perfectionnement Mer Formée YouTube channel
The video provides instructions on how to recover a boat onto its trailer by Jon Mendez of Motor Boat & Yachting.
It emphasizes the importance of maintaining slow speed and control during the process.
Jon suggests aligning the boat straight on the trailer for easier recovery.
There are two options for driving the boat onto the trailer: driving it all the way onto the hitch or leaving a meter of distance and using a winch for the final bit.
Tide levels and proper positioning in the water are crucial factors.
Jon mentions the significance of clear hand signals and ensuring the trailer is in the water enough.
Then he shows the process of aligning the boat with the trailer and securing it using a winch and straps.
To conclude he discusses post-recovery tasks such as flushing the boat, cleaning the trailer, and checking straps before driving.
This video was published on the Motor Boat & Yachting YouTube channel. Filmed and edited by Richard Langdon (http://oceanimages.co.uk/).
Checkout other well-selected videos by Jon Mendez here on RIBsONLY.com.
Looking to make slipway work a hassle-free experience while out on the water?
Boating enthusiast and instructor Jon Mendez shares his comprehensive guide on how to successfully launch your boat from a trailer, taking away the stress associated with this task.
His guide covers all of the essential steps you need to take in order to ensure that your boat is safely launched and ready for your next adventure.
(more…)This video looks back on the year 2022. It’s about advanced courses to improve navigation in heavy seas from 3 to 5 Beaufort in the Raz de Sein, France.
“OLM Perfectionnement Mer Formée” translates into the “OLM Advanced Training in Formed Sea”.
OLM stands for “Office de la Mer et des Littoraux,” which is a French organization that provides training for boaters who want to improve their skills and knowledge in navigating through rough waters, particularly in waves and choppy conditions.
In this way the trainee learns how to pass big waves. I’ve posted more videos for you to enjoy like here, here and here.
This training is designed for experienced boaters who already have a basic understanding of boating techniques and safety practices while minimising the risks of accidents and injuries.
It makes it relevant for those who navigate in coastal or offshore waters, where the sea conditions can be unpredictable and challenging.
If you listen carefully you can grab some tips and advice. It is in French though and the author did not active subtitles.
This video was published on the OLM Perfectionnement Mer Formée YouTube channel.
For our new members that are looking to buy a RIB.
Check out this tips and tricks video, where this American BRIG dealer tells us what the proper way is to inflate a BRIG RIB’s ORCA Hypalon tubes using a standard foot pump.
Ensuring that the pressure in your BRIG’s Hypalon tubes is properly maintained is crucial for the safety and performance of your RIB.
Want to see more BRIG RIBs, here’s what you need.