Completed PE Summary - Huw Jars
| Category | Leisure |
| Registered Owner & Manager: | Mark Campbell |
| Flag: | UK |
| Type: | Yacht |
| Built: | 1996 |
| Length overall: | 8. |
| Gross tonnage: | 0.01 |
| Date & Time | 21/06/06 18:59 |
| Location of incident: | Holyhead |
| Incident Type: | Accident to Person |
| Persons onboard: | 6 crew |
| Injuries/ fatalities: | 1 fatality |
| Damage/ Pollution: | Minor Damage/ No Pollution |
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 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
