The Preparation For Class Global Challenge
Class Global Challenge 2024
Autopilot
Wind-vanes. An effective proven wind vane self steering system able to controlthe yacht on all points of sail with appropriate spares. Cockpit Autopilot (Optional) Only
GPS
Fitted GPS? One handheld GPS unit with spare batteries , enough to provide at leastfour daily position plots for the current leg.
Safety Gear
A towing drouge (approx 1mtr x .5mtr) with a suitable line or a 3 strandnylon towing warp of min 12mm dia. X 100 meters and
Liferaft
A four-person ISO 9650-1 hard canister Life-raft if stored in the cockpit. Ifstored below a PLASTIMO ISO Class Mini 6.50 approved Valise Life raft. Ableto
VHF, AIS and Radio Needs
A marine 100% waterproof installation VHF DSC transceiver (Programmedwith the MMSI Number) of 25W covering all International and US marinechannels with a masthead antenna, and
General Navigation Equipment Needed
Mandatory (M) M Paper charts for route, M Collision regulations, M International code of signals, M Tide tables, M Sailing directions, M List of lights,
Sextant
Accurate timepiece and all manuals are mandatory to tabulate a celestial position
Satnav and Position Reporting
Waterproof Iridium EXTREME Satellite phone ( tracking and panic button)and Iridium GO with Iphone in a waterproof enclosure (Allows wind gribs)or a second Iridium waterproof
Emergency Water
An entrant must finish each leg of the race with the security sealed 9 ltrs emergency water and the Grab bag sealed, water intact or
Electric Engine
Only to be used within 10 miles of start or finish line Only Electric outboard up equivalent 3hp One spare standard? Battery for the motor