Difference between revisions of "Bluewater Crew Class Syllabus"
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== Sailboat Operations == | == Sailboat Operations == | ||
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| + | * Requires two people to safely operate: one to tail, one to grind | ||
| + | * Proper number of wraps for sail and wind conditions. | ||
| + | * Safe technique for adding or removing wraps from winch | ||
| + | * Proper tailing technique to prevent over-wraps | ||
=== Raising and lowering the mainsail === | === Raising and lowering the mainsail === | ||
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| + | * Boat must be headed into the wind | ||
=== Unfurling and furling the foresail === | === Unfurling and furling the foresail === | ||
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=== Coiling and heaving a line === | === Coiling and heaving a line === | ||
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== Safety information == | == Safety information == | ||
Revision as of 08:57, 26 July 2012
This page will list items that sailors are expected to know to receive the Bluewater Crew endorsement.
Contents
- 1 Sailboat Operations
- 1.1 Winch Operation
- 1.2 Raising and lowering the mainsail
- 1.3 Unfurling and furling the foresail
- 1.4 Basic mainsail and foresail trim
- 1.5 Reefing the mainsail
- 1.6 Tacking/jibing a large vessel
- 1.7 Heaving to
- 1.8 Mooring approach and departure
- 1.9 Assisting with docking
- 1.10 Proper use of the head
- 1.11 Dinghy driving
- 1.12 Knots
- 1.13 Coiling and heaving a line
- 2 Safety information
- 3 Navigational skills
Sailboat Operations
Winch Operation
- Requires two people to safely operate: one to tail, one to grind
- Proper number of wraps for sail and wind conditions.
- Safe technique for adding or removing wraps from winch
- Proper tailing technique to prevent over-wraps
Raising and lowering the mainsail
- Boat must be headed into the wind
Unfurling and furling the foresail
Basic mainsail and foresail trim
Reefing the mainsail
Tacking/jibing a large vessel
Heaving to
Mooring approach and departure
Assisting with docking
Proper use of the head
Dinghy driving
Knots
- bowline
- cleat hitch
- rolling hitch
- figure-eight knot
- round turn and two half hitches
