Crew Items for MHOR

As for gear everybody needs to have:

Passports
Life vest inflatable
Extra CO2 cartridge and arming mechanism
Safety harness and lanyard
Whistle (pealess)
Strobe light for lifevest
Foul weather gear
Deck boots
Deck shoes
Layered clothing
Wool hat
Ball cap
Bellaclava
Leather palm gloves
Pocket knife or multitool
Flashlight (small LED)
Strap on Headlamp (LED)
Plastic water bottle
Any medications you need
Extra prescription glasses if required
Sunglasses

For sleeping we will have to "hot rack" so each person will need a twin size bed sheet, one fleece blanket and a pillow slip. Pillows will be on the boat. Also personal consumables ie. towel and facecloth.

Each crew member will be limited to one medium size duffle bag as we will be restricted on space. If you decide to come to NL on NOMAD you could send a second bag with the girls in pick up and get it in Halifax, but one bag will likely do it.

I will provision the boat with food, drink and snacks so no need to worry about that. I will also provide toiletries and have a very well stocked first aid kit as well.

ISAF Personal Survival Training

Survival Systems Training in Halifax is the only approved provider of the ISAF Offshore Personal Survival Training required for our participation in MHOR. The one day course is being offered on June 10th at a cost of $345.00.

Marblehead to Halifax or Bust

This article was submitted to The Telegram by Rick Barnes.