Person overboard from sailing yacht Huw Jars with loss of 1 life
Location: Holyhead, Wales.
Completed PE Summary: Huw Jars
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Recreational Craft/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Huw Jars |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Privately owned |
| Flag | UK |
| Type | Yacht |
| Built | 1996 |
| Length Overall | 8m |
| Date/Time | 21/06/2006, 1859 |
| Location of Incident | Holyhead |
| Incident Type | Accident to person |
| Persons Onboard | 6 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 1 fatality |
| Damage/Pollution | Minor Damage/None |
Synopsis
The skipper from the sailing vessel Huw Jars fell overboard during a sailing club race. He was not wearing a lifejacket and, although rescued within 10 minutes, he had drowned.
Action taken:
The Chief Inspector has written to the sailing club recommending they:
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the requirements to carry and wear lifejackets
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the need for a backup, adequately experienced, crewman in case a skipper falls overboard or is incapacitated
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the need to establish man overboard procedures and provide appropriate equipment
Published 23 January 2015