STIX and IRC

I was discussing our rating with the Rating Office and mentioned that we were doing the AZAB. They kindly told me that there is a requirement for them to have this info officially logged.  I attach their explainantion as it might help you if you also need to do this.  They mention a document whioch they sent to me but I guess the best course of action would be to contact them if you need this.

Extract from the email:

"Just one other point, in the NOR ( Rule 3) for the Azab 2011, to qualify you will need STIX / AVS data ( stability requirement). We don’t hold this information for the Finngulf 331 , but it will need to be on your certificate. To get this you will need to send the attached forms to the designer to will complete the appropriate form "

Emergency Steering

There is a requirement to have some form of emergency steering. Whilst we will have a Jordan Series drogue I have read many stories of rudderless yachts, particularly in the ARC, having great difficulty in steering and eventually even being abandoned. For these reasons I started looking into emergency steering and got talking to SCANMAR who were extreemly helpful.  As usual with Rainmaker nothing was available as standard but Scanmar altered the design and we have just placed an order.

I will post pictures in the Gallery when I get round to it.

Rainmaker Ireland Work

Rainmaker is now snugged up for the winter. The sails are off, ready to go to the sailmaker for alterations. We will also be fitting a new water tank to meet regs and adding a small “fence” to the rudder to help prevent stalling. We have also been discussing various ways of securing the locker tops for rough weather and the electrics are being given the once over. The Radar pole is off for modification to take the sat phone and the leg and engine will be serviced. So it all go and stop at the same time. Better keep writing those cheques!