[SystemSafety] Approaching Cape Horn

[Les Chambers]

Further to the history of risk ...

No question , the equations of probability are beautiful but the visceral
elements of risk management can only be learnt in the moment. You'll find an
excellent classroom on a yacht in a storm with an experienced skipper. They
learn the simple truths of risk management from an early age: "... think
about it before you do it."

 

Right now there is a compelling case study unfolding in the Southern Ocean.
Lisa Blair, a solo yachtswoman intent on being the first woman to
circumnavigate Antarctica, is rolling the dice, approaching Cape Horn  from
the west in a 50 footer. What could go wrong? Her blogs make interesting
reading here: https://lisablairsailstheworld.com/blog/ 

You can track her progress here: https://gis.ee/lb/

 

Cheers 

Les

 

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