Formalities and lifejacket fitting over, six identical white 32-footers quacked out in a line to find out the difference between the forestay and the bilge. |
For us first-time cruisers it was all a bit of a giggle, especially when it was pointed out that my lifejacket was on inside out. |
I would watch them dying from the edge, oversized lifejacket forcing me to stand, salty Atlantic air exfoliating the face. |
The sailor had a tent and windbreak for shelter but no lifejacket, flares or radio. |
I had forgotten to bring my wetsuit, but fortunately was well-equipped in my thermal underpants and a lifejacket. |
Wear an approved lifejacket or buoyancy aid appropriate for its intended use. |