single handed insurance

[Steven UK]

Orion Jim - good point and I'll probably use the same justification for the insurance. Single handing across major blue water is not a good gamble as far as loss is concerned but close to shore the blame game comes into play. And for insurance companies that is a win win game...!

[roverhi]

Coverage for coastal sailing is easy to get. It's when you leave the confines of the coastal limits that you can't get insurance for solo sailing. Would be willing to bet that Ms Socrates had a coastal policy for cruising in Mexico and that's what she collected on. If she'd been offshore outside the coastal limits of the policy she wouldn't have been covered.

Originally Posted by Foolish

Of note is that Jeanne Socrates, a UK citizen, lost her boat in Mexico but was covered by insurance for the loss.

I'd suggest that you call Richard for advice. Welcome To Fastnet Marine : Fastnet Marine

[Steven UK]

Lying in bed in a hotel in Korea and doing a bit of last minute research, getting my ducks in a row... google came up with my own post from two years ago... half way through before I thought it sounded familiar ...) jet lag! Damn this place is good.

[samfreeland]

Fortunately this old chap was insured. He had sailed around NZ maybe a dozen times. I think he was in his eightys. I got the boat at auction for $1150.00 in wellington patched it up sailed it to Auckland. And sold the lead keel for $5500. https://i.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/...ington-Harbour it certainly pays to be insured.

[Steven UK]

Bugger...! I think I might get a chart plotter as well.

[Steven UK]

so how much are single handers paying for liability only? with or without full coverage close to shore?