Goddard Sailing Association Lecture 2 Boat Theory Changing Tacks Man Overboard
Class Outline Lecture 1 - Wind, Sails, Rigging Lecture 2 - Boat theory, How to change tacks, Man Overboard Lecture 3 - How to sail well, heaving-to, right-of-way, capsize Lecture 4 - Weather, thunderstorm drill, anchors, navigation Lecture 5 - Dock, Required Equipment, Checklist, Chartering Lecture 6 - Review, Test
Boat Theory
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Changing Tacks Page 42-43
Tacking Sequence Helmsman Command Crew Response “Ready” Free jib sheet (but still hold fast) Release jib sheet when head to wind Shift weight Trim opposite sheet after through the wind Helmsman Command “Ready About” “Helm to Lee” Adjust tiller for point of sail 90 deg. course change
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Jibe Sequence Helmsman Command Crew Response “Prepare to jibe” “Jibe Ho” Adjust tiller for point of sail 20 -30 deg. course change Crew Response “Ready” Free jib sheet (but still hold fast) Release jib sheet when boom swings across Shift weight as needed Trim opposite sheet after through the wind
Man Overboard
Man Overboard Sailing Downwind Yell “Man Overboard” Throw PFD Assign someone to watch person and point 1. Head up to a beam reach 2. Tack Help!!! 3. Head downwind of person in the water 2 Boat Lengths Wind
Man Overboard Sailing to Windward Yell “Man Overboard” Throw PFD Assign someone to watch person and point Wind 1. Fall-off to a beam reach 2. Tack Help!!! 3. Head downwind of person in the water 2 Boat Lengths
Class Outline Lecture 1 - Wind, Sails, Rigging Lecture 2 - Boat theory, How to change tacks, Man Overboard Lecture 3 - How to sail well, heaving-to, right-of-way, capsize Lecture 4 - Weather, thunderstorm drill, anchors, navigation Lecture 5 - Dock, Required Equipment, Checklist, Chartering Lecture 6 - Review, Test
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