Beyzano » Uncategorized http://www.beyzano.com Rob & Rhian's Sailing Escapades on their Beneteau 473 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:39:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Training and Teak http://www.beyzano.com/2011/06/training-and-teak/ http://www.beyzano.com/2011/06/training-and-teak/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:56:02 +0000 Rhian http://www.beyzano.com/?p=700 Continue reading →]]> As Rob has unfortunately dislocated his shoulder twice, cut his head open on the wind generator and banged his head on the locker lid, I completed the Medical First Aid onboard Ship course yesterday at the Hamble School of Yachting based at Mercury Marina. All 6 in the class were either doing the ARC or World ARC this year so we were able to persuade the tutor to show us a few extra procedures which may be relevant for us, such as suturing, injections and inserting a catheter. The fake skin and stage blood was very realistic and the course gave me time to update my practical skills in case of dire emergency. The main issue with being offshore is that medical help may be some hours or days away, so the more we can do ourselves the better.

We were assessed on performing CPR and the recovery position plus managing an incident, in this case a nail right through the hand with blood and gore helpfully supplied. There was a 40 question final exam which we all passed too. I have just spent over 80 pounds on some of the medical supplies I need but have a few more items to procure yet, not least local anaesthetic and morphine but I might not be allowed that! I have the suture thread, needles and syringes ordered though :-)

Teak Treatment

Whilst I’ve been studying hard, Rob has been working even harder on the boat, cleaning the teak and treating it. The photo shows the ‘before and after’ but we still need to seal it so it lasts. The code flags have had a wash and so has the ensign but we still have a lot of polishing to do and very little time left. I am spending several days a week with my parents due to their long term hospitalisation and rehab. We are in London this weekend as we haven’t even seen the new flats 2 of our sons have moved into – its all go at the moment!

]]> http://www.beyzano.com/2011/06/training-and-teak/feed/ 0 Last Day at Work Looming http://www.beyzano.com/2011/05/last-day-at-work-looming/ http://www.beyzano.com/2011/05/last-day-at-work-looming/#comments Tue, 17 May 2011 15:55:36 +0000 Rhian http://www.beyzano.com/?p=680 Continue reading →]]> Facing up to life without working is taking some adjusting to and I only have 3 days left. Not only have I worked with some lovely people and in great locations but I have been fortunate to work for 7 of the world’s leading companies since 1997. I have found the majority of my work interesting and fulfilling and have been proud to work on the projects I’ve been involved in. In many ways I would love to continue working as I am still very motivated by what I do.

The most memorable moment for me was when working at Airbus and the amazing A380 flew into Filton on the way to the first official landing at Heathrow. So quiet on approach, we were all stood outside chatting and missed the first photo opportunity completely! Fortunately the pilot did a few more fly-pasts before heading off to London. Whilst the plane was having fuel tests at Filton it took off and landed many times and it was reminisent of the excitement of Concorde flying by, to see the cars abandoned on the A38 with people out of their cars just staring.

A380 at Filton

Another interesting day at the office was trying out the helicopter simulator at Culdrose, crashing within minutes!

So my final pay will arrive on the 27th May and I will have to start making my company dormant. Despite the very early mornings and some long motorway commutes, I have loved working and running the company for the last 5 years and hope I won’t regret giving it all up.

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