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Abstract
A medical report from the Third Whitbread Round the World Race (1981–1982) is presented
by the doctor on board the Swedish entry, who was also the contact doctor for the
fleet. The race is the longest ocean race in the world at 27 000 nautical miles. It
is divided into four legs with the yachts being offshore for 4–6 weeks on each leg.
The medical preparation for the Swedish entry and the organization for the contact
between the 28 participating boats are presented. The problems of medical interest
during the race, as well as the possible dangers on board and their prevention, are
listed and discussed.
It is concluded that good medical preparation for the race is of great importance
for the results.
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Further reading
- The Fastnet Race 1979.Br. Med. J. 1980; 281: 1665
- Fastnet Force Ten. Norton, New York1980
- 3rd ed. Heavy Weather Sailing. Collins, London1980
- Health condition of seamen of oceangoing transport vessels.Bull. Inst. Mar. Med. Gdansk. 1978; 29: 5
- Medical emergencies from ships diverted to Seychelles.Trop. Doct. 1980; 157
- The medicine of ocean yacht racing.Br. Med. J. 1978; 2: 1771
- A study of the causes of medical attendance aboard British merchant ships.Public Health. 1981; 95: 74
- Yachtsmen's Medical Guide. BUPA Medical Centre, Hogg Robinson, 1979
- Activity of the medical profession on the occasion of a disaster at sea. The tragedy of the sinking of the Andrea Doria witnessed by the ship's doctor.J. R. Nav. Med. Serv. 1980; 66: 63
- The burns of seafarers under oars, sail and steam.Injury. 1980; 12: 69
- Falciparum malaria in seamen.JAMA. 1978; 239: 2778
Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
November 26,
1985
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© 1986 Published by Elsevier Inc.
