Boat improvements with a broken collarbone - Sailing Australia - Learning By Doing Ep 61
November 24, 2017 · 8 min · 6K views · Scarborough
What this video covers
Vernon breaks his collarbone in a snowboarding accident at Kitzsteinhorn, Austria, requiring surgery to repair four bone fragments.0:10 After an initial scheduling conflict at a local hospital, he secures an operation at the University Hospital in Zurich.2:30 Following a three-day recovery period, he travels to Australia to resume work on his boat, Learning By Doing.1:36 Despite limited mobility in his shoulder, he manages the replacement of the standing rigging. He obtains two competing quotes for the rigging work, noting a price difference of over 1,000 Australian dollars for identical materials and specifications.6:11 He chooses to outsource the installation rather than performing the work himself, citing the increased complexity and height of the rig compared to his previous vessel, alongside his physical limitations.6:01 The project concludes with the new rigging installed. Obtaining multiple quotes for identical marine services can result in significant cost savings.
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