Torquay to Jersey on S23

SC35 said:

Every activity involves some acceptance of risk.

If I was crossing the Atlantic, I would definitely want a life raft, in case I ended up bobbing around in the Ocean for a few days.

Although they are not the same thing, I would double down on saying that an inflated tender is an acceptable alternative for a solo channel crossing in moderate weather conditions, if the crew can fit in it safely.

There are plenty of reports of life rafts failing to inflate, going down with the boat, or drifting off over the horizon, un-tethered.

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stelican said:

You are more likely to be spotted in a life-raft
And hopefully with a roof and double floor.

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stelican said:

One of the most important items if undertaking that sort of offshore trip is a lift-raft which probably could be rented.As the saying goes "If you've got it you probably won't need it"

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