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Yacht Safety Beyond Paperwork | Antoine Capstick | The Crew Car

Podcast: Yachting Channel · by Yachting International Radio

Opublikowano: 2026-10-19

What does a completed safety checklist tell us about a crew’s readiness when something actually goes wrong? Captain James Battey welcomes captain, author and former Designated Person Ashore Antoine Capstick to The Crew Car for a frank conversation about yacht safety management, practical seamanship and the distinction between documented compliance and operational readiness. Antoine questions whether recorded hours of rest reflect actual sleep, how closely prescribed drills resemble real emergencies, and why recruitment, competence and the ability to recognise danger deserve greater attention when assessing a vessel’s safety. Their conversation also foll...