1. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 1 The Basics of Victory Sailing III Torrey Pines Sailing Club Sailing from Island Palms Marina on Shelter Island San Diego, CA Visit us at our web site http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail

2. Copyright  2005-2013 2 Ready the Jib  Run the Jib Sheets Outside of everything including the shrouds. Through the jib block on the track. Tie a figure 8 knot in the bitter end to prevent the sheet from feeding back through the block when you tack. When a figure 8 knot jams in the jib block, you will be able to pull it out and untie it easily. The Bitter End Rail mounted Jib Block Jib Sheet Figure 8 knot

3. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 The Bowline  The bowline is probably the most useful knot used by sailors. There are many ways to tie it and the videos are on line. They generally require a number of visual queues to get the knot tied. The method described here tends to become muscle memory and easy to do without seeing what you are doing. This skill is particularally useful when you are sailing at night. 3

4. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 4 The Bowline  Start as shown The incoming line in one hand and the bitter end in the other. Keep your index fingers straight. Don’t let the incoming line slide off the front of your index finger. Incoming Line The Bitter End

5. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 5 The Bowline  Cross the line Roll your right wrist with the bitter end inward. Put your right thumb under the incoming line. Keep your index fingers straight. Don’t let the incoming line slide off the front of your index finger.

6. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 6 The Bowline  Cross the line Keep your index fingers straight. Don’t let the incoming line slide off the front of your index finger. Pinching the incoming line and bitter end with your bitter end thumb. Roll your bitter end wrist out.

7. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 7 The Bowline  Make a loop in the incoming line. When you roll your wrist outward still pinching the incoming line with your bitter end thumb you will form a loop in the incoming line and the bitter end and index finger should be through that loop. Pinch the incoming line loop with your incoming line thumb.

8. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 8 The Bowline  Make a loop in the incoming line. Hold the incoming line loop with your incoming line thumb. The bitter end should be going through the hole as shown. This frees up your bitter end hand to finish the knot.

9. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 9 The Bowline  Finish the knot The bitter end goes around the back of the incoming line and through the incoming line loop.

10. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 10 The Bowline  Finish the knot The bitter end goes around the back of the incoming line and through the incoming line loop.

11. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 11 The Bowline  Finish the knot The bitter end goes around the back of the incoming line and through the incoming line loop. To tighten the knot, pull on the incoming line and the large loop.

12. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 12 The Bowline StartCrossPinch with bitter end thumb End around & through Roll & Hold Pinch loop with incoming line with thumb To Set – pull Incoming & Big Loop

13. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 13 The Clove Hitch  The clove hitch is used on things that don’t roll. Boom Mast Stanton Posts  Great for the fenders on the Catalina The arm of you chair.  Do it!

14. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 The Reef Knot 14 Right over Left and WrapLeft over Right and Wrap When the knot is competed the two incoming lines should be on one side of the knot and the two bitter ends should be on the other. If not, you probably have a “Graney Knot” that won’t hold.  Reef Knot or Square Knot Jams tight and difficult to untie after it jams. It is like tying your shoes without the bow. Right over left then left over right or vice versa. 1 2 3 4 5

15. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 15 Using a Cleat http://members.cox.net/sailtpsc/ Copyright  2005

16. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 16  Using a cleat: Start with the incoming line under the cleat and the bitter end in your hand. Wrap in a circular fashion Follow with a figure 8 pattern Finish with a half hitch except on sheets.  For a half hitch, the bitter end of the line is under the last loop.  This is a locking knot.  This should not be used on sheets where a quick release is often necessary. For the Jib Sheets Halyards & Dock Lines Half Hitch Using a Cleat

17. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 17 Coiling Lines  Coil the halyard.

18. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 18 Coiling Lines  Coil the halyard  Take one of the loops. Pull it out Around the coil Through the coil where your fingers are

19. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 19 Coiling Lines  Coil the halyard  Take on of the loops. Pull it out Around the coil Through the coil where your fingers are.  Hang the loop on the cleat.

20. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 20 Coiling Lines  Coil the mainsheet  Take about 3 feet of the bitter end. Pull it out Around the coil Through the coil where your fingers are

21. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 21 Coiling Lines Clove Hitch  Coil the mainsheet  Take about 3 feet of the bitter end. Pull it out Around the coil Through the coil where your fingers are  Tie a clove hitch on the boom.

22. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 22 On the Dock & Deck  Swedish Coils Start at the center Use you hand to keep it flat. It gets faster as it gets bigger

23. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 23 The Outboard Motors  Much of the time you will be depending on the motor to get around. Light air in the morning and evening. Getting out from the docking area. Coming home through the Shelter Island Channel  Understanding the operative parts of the motor helps.

24. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 Getting out of the Slips 24 Parking Area Island Palms Hotel Silver Gate Yacht Club Shelter Island Marina Gate TPSC Newport & Victories Prevailing Wind

25. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 25 Leaving the Dock  How do you get the boats away from the docks?  Due to the closeness of the boats we are required to use the outboard motors when leaving the dock.

26. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013  You can turn the boat around using the bow and stern lines being careful not to bang the boats together.  You can use the motor to turn the boat around but go slow. Turn the motor more than 90° CC. Release all the lines and poles except for the bow line on your boat. Feed the bowline around the head stay of the adjacent boat so the crew can hold toe bow near the boat while you turn and then release it.  Turn the throttle to rev the motor and engage the centrifugal clutch to get the boat moving then throttle down so you go slow Leaving the Dock 26

27. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 Getting out of the Slips 27

28. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 San Diego Bay

29. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 Shelter Island Yacht Basin Prevailing Wind

30. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 Prevailing Wind  Pump out stations  Police/Customs  Side channel  Main channel  Depth Grading Lines Rocks 6 ft (1 ftm) 12 ft (2 ftm) 18 ft (3 ftm) 24 ft (4 ftm) ftm = Fathom Channels from the Yacht Basin to S.D. Bay

31. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 Shelter Island Yacht Basin Prevailing Wind  Coming home there are fewer options. The side channel isn’t marked & distances are difficult to judge. The main channel is the only safe option under power or sail. A new red flashing nun buoy has been added Green Light Radar Reflector 22 foot high on 3 piles 18 ft high pile

32. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 Shelter Island Yacht Basin

33. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 Shelter Island Yacht Basin Prevailing Wind  Coming home there are fewer options. The side channel isn’t marked & distances are difficult to judge. The main channel is the only safe option under power or sail. SDYC Slips SWYC Slips 22’ pile with Radar Reflector & Green Light direction of main harbor entrance & Flashing Red Buoy

34. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 34 SDYC Slips Green Topped Pile (Post) Prevailing Wind

35. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 Outboard Motors  Victories  Honda 2HP 35  Newport  Suzuki 5 HP (2 cycle gas/oil)  Dependent  Tohatsu 6HP

36. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 36 TPSC Outboard Motor Features ItemHondaSuzukiTohatsu BoatVictoryNewportDependent Kill Switch & LanyardYes Gas Cap & TankYesExternal FuelGas 4 StrokeGas/Oil 2 Stroke Gas 4 Stroke Gas Valve/Primer BulbLever/NoNo/Bulb Air ValveOn MotorExternal ChokePull Knob ThrottleHandle Shifting and Rotation – Victories-for reverse turn the motor around. Centrifugal Clutch & 360° Rotation Fwd N Rev & 200° Rotation Fwd N Rev & 140° Rotation Sheer PinYes

37. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 37 What’s That Cutoff Choke Throttle Gas Cap Air Vent Gas Valve Clamps Pull Cord Honda Please check the clamps every time you go out. The clamps come loose and the motors end up in the water. Spare propeller sheer pins and cotter pins

38. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 38 Starting the Outboard Motors  Lower the outboard motor  Check to see that the motor mount is tight.  Check the gas: Victory - Honda - Gas Newport - Suzuki – Gas/Oil 50:1 Dependent Tohatsu - Gas  Open the gas valve  Open the air valve  Close the choke  Move the Throttle to the Start Position; As marked or 1/3 of full throttle  Pull the recoiling starting rope handle.  Open the choke  Adjust the throttle.  Put it in gear on the Newport or Dependent  Your Off!

39. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 Lifting the Motor 39  Release the Catch There is a catch on this side of the outboard motors. The catch is at the mounting brackets. Pull it out or lift it up to release the catch. Move the motor up or down. Mounting Clamps

40. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 40 MIND THE CLAMPS!!  The clamps tend to come loose. The racers remove the motors during races. The wood the motors are mounted on swells and shrinks with moisture levels. The motors vibrate.  Check the clamps every time you go out before you pull the rope. In 2005 the top Victory Sailor in S.D. set a record by dropping two motors in the water in one day.

41. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 41 Kill Switch / Engine Stop Switch http://members.cox.net/sailtpsc/ Dead Man Switch Push the RED button to kill the engine.

42. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 42 Gas Cap  Check the gas. There is no gage Use the correct gas.  The wrong gas causes engine problems

43. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 The Air Valve 43  Open the air valve. It is designed to keep moisture out and the gas in when the motor is not in use. The motor will run for about 3 minutes if you forget this.  The air vent can vibrate closed while in operation. The engine dies every 3 minutes, you fool with it for a while, and it starts. Open the air vent and all will be fine.

44. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 44 Gas Valves Honda Back of the Engine Open Closed The gas valve must be opened for the engine to operate. It is almost impossible to start the engine if the gas valve is closed and if you do start it, it won’t run for long.

45. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 Open Closed Close the choke when starting a cold engine. Honda 45 Operating the Throttle and Choke http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Move the throttle to about 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of full throttle

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47. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 47 Sheer Pin Replacement If the sheer pin breaks (sheers) the propeller will spin freely on the shaft. There should be a spare pins under the motor housing. Shaft Cotter Pin Keeps the prop from slipping off the end of the shaft. Sheer Pin Goes through the shaft and connects the propeller to the shaft. If the propeller hits something solid, the sheer pin will brake minimizing damage to the propeller. Shaft Propeller Two Spare Sheer Pins & Two Spare Cotter Pins

48. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 48 Outboard Motors You probably will never break anything that someone has not broken before. While teaching a water lesson, our commodore managed to break the traveler on one boat and the boom vang on a second boat.

49. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 49 Things to Remember  Safety First  Go Slow – especially when leaving or entering the marina.  Ask for help.  Log the problems….we need to keep Mike Hoppe & crew busy. You will not find anything to break that hasn’t been broken before.  Come to the maintenance parties. Fellowship, Educational, Cost savings.  Think about racing …. hone your skills.  Have fun – that’s what this is all about.  Tell a friend – it is more fun with them.

50. http://sites.google.com/site/tpscsail Copyright  2005-2013 50 The Water Lessons  Weekends are best for most instructors. Weekday or week night lessons can be arranged. Saturdays are preferred by the instructors over Sundays.  Time One class per day  11:00 to 15:00 (3:00 PM) Two classes per day  10:00 to 13:00 (1:00 PM)  13:00 to 16:00 (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)  Arrangement David Kempton is the water lesson chief (coordinator)  David Kempton, Home 858.453.8642, Cell 619.602.1897 davidkempton@sbcglobal.net  If not available call Fred MacDougall Cell 858 943 1107 1 to 3 students & 1 instructor in a Victory Exchange cell phone numbers