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RNLI
I had a meeting today with an RNLI representative and after looking over my initial plans it was agreed that there is still a lot of work to be done.
That’s right… "…a good start but a long way to go…" seems to be the feeling after the meeting.
My outline passage plans really are just that "outline". They are the basis on which I now have to build a detailed plan and producing alongside a detailed Risk Assessment document laying out the risks for each leg, describing what I have done/will do to mitigate those risks.
My first thoughts were that it was a bit of overkill but on reflection shouldn’t we be doing this each time we plan any log trip? Of course we should and perhaps mostly we already are but our own way, perhaps not so formally and perhaps not documenting it quite so thoroughly. In this case documentation will be essential to provide evidence, to the RNLI, to my insurers and to me, that I have thought about and catered for everything that is sensible to plan ahead for.
We will all be able to learn a lot from my experiences here I am sure.
Also out of that meeting came the idea that I should consider having some drying-out legs made for her. This would open up the options to use drying harbours, particularly in an emergency. Anyone know who might be interested in making some for me?
