Source: Krishnan
One may wonder why in the world the early navigators called the area One Fathom Bank.
Well, a fathom is a unit of length equal to 6ft (1.83 meters) for measuring the depth of water. A bank is a raised ground in the sea. (Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary)
Now, the name is no longer a mystery. Today, a majestic light house stands above the bank. One Fathom Bank is located in the straits of Malacca at 2˚53 34 North of the Equator and 100˚ 59 76 East of the Prime Meridian.
Well, a fathom is a unit of length equal to 6ft (1.83 meters) for measuring the depth of water. A bank is a raised ground in the sea. (Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary)
Now, the name is no longer a mystery. Today, a majestic light house stands above the bank. One Fathom Bank is located in the straits of Malacca at 2˚53 34 North of the Equator and 100˚ 59 76 East of the Prime Meridian.
Clear skies and a bright sunny morning. A perfect day to be out in the ocean.
The team was up tone. On arrival while skipper Jega went to register for the race, the crew consisting of Krishnan, Prakash and Soman began the set up tasks on board the Leopad Dream. Soon after, we pulled out of the berthing area and off we went in the direction of Buoy 25 located at the West port area which is the vicinity for the start of the race.
The Race Officer John Ferguson started the race at 1100 hours. It took quite a bit of tacks through the channel. We arrived at the mouth of the channel (Buoy 28-1240 hours) and pointed towards Tenteram Red Navigation Buoy. We did a starboard at this buoy at 1255 hours and then we headed 240˚ Northwest to OFB. It was smooth sailing between 5, 6 and sometimes 7 nautical miles.
After a while we spotted the two light house towers in the horizon jetting out of the open sea.
After a while we spotted the two light house towers in the horizon jetting out of the open sea.
THE SPINNAKER MELANCHOLY
We tried to raise the spinnaker on two occasions hoping to gain speed. Unfortunately, both the attempts did not give us any advantage.
We probably lost minutes- more than that; the chaos drained the energy and spirit of the crew. Perhaps, this is one aspect of sailing that the team needs to drill and practice towards 100% proficiency.
We tried to raise the spinnaker on two occasions hoping to gain speed. Unfortunately, both the attempts did not give us any advantage.
We probably lost minutes- more than that; the chaos drained the energy and spirit of the crew. Perhaps, this is one aspect of sailing that the team needs to drill and practice towards 100% proficiency.
THE LIGHT HOUSE TURN AROUND
At last, we arrived. (Time: 1620 hours)
It seems like the light house at the One Fathom Bank is a favorite spot for anglers. There were at least 3 speed boats and men with their fishing rods, a good spot to do overnight fishing expedition with friends. Within minutes, we turned around, it happened so fast and we were already leaving the light house behind us.
THE RETURN LEG
It was smooth and extremely relaxing sailing mostly at 6 and 7 nautical miles to finish between Tenteram Red Navigation Buoy to Port and Buas Buas Green Navigation to Starboard
We finished the race at 1850 hours and entered the West Port channel. The calm water, the brightly lit port and the starry night made the ‘home coming’ very eventful
THE END
At last, we arrived. (Time: 1620 hours)
It seems like the light house at the One Fathom Bank is a favorite spot for anglers. There were at least 3 speed boats and men with their fishing rods, a good spot to do overnight fishing expedition with friends. Within minutes, we turned around, it happened so fast and we were already leaving the light house behind us.
THE RETURN LEG
It was smooth and extremely relaxing sailing mostly at 6 and 7 nautical miles to finish between Tenteram Red Navigation Buoy to Port and Buas Buas Green Navigation to Starboard
We finished the race at 1850 hours and entered the West Port channel. The calm water, the brightly lit port and the starry night made the ‘home coming’ very eventful
THE END
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