CARIBBEAN SAILING School & Club Newsletter
September 2004
REGATTA:
What a great weekend and our hearty congratulations go to Captain Atilio Renom and his motley crew for coming in 1st Place on Reve de Mer and to Captain Robert Moore coming a close second on Gin & Juice. Well done Robert, it was so close. We had everything from 30 knots to no knots to thunder and lightening and heavy rain. All your sailing skills were tested.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND:
Our trip to Vieques for the Bio-luminescent Kayak trip has been re-scheduled for the Columbus Day weekend of October 9th, 10th and 11th. The weather on the morning of departure was not the best so all who were signed up have a rain-check for October OFF to Sun Bay. Those that did not register for this trip might want to make the Columbus Weekend Trip please call Capt. Michael, if interested.
VESSEL ASSIST:
We no longer belong to Vessel Assist as they do not cover fleets anymore. Any calls to them will be your expense.
USE OF THE HEAD:
Refresher on HEAD USE:
- Open Sea Cocks
- Wet Bowel
- Flush Out on Wet Bowl
- Dry Bowel
- Close Sea Cocks
- PLUGGED HEADS WILL COST YOU $150.00
We encourage ALL to sit down on head when using it. The boats cannot be flooded with water in order to clean them and thus not doing so (standing guys) really creates a dirty job for the girl who has to clean them. So please sit on the head….this really helps the clean-up. We appreciate your cooperation.
PRE-START LIST:
1. Check engine oil and coolant.
2. Turn on Batteries
3. Warm up engine for 10 minutes
4. Check Exhaust water flow.
5. Empty Bilge
6. Check ALL safety equipment
7. Take off mainsail cover & attached halyard
8. Hank On either Jib or Genoa & attach Sheets
9. Do not attached Jim halyard until ready to raise.
10. After leaving dock remove all docking lines and fenders
ALL guests must be informed on how to board the vessel safely, how to descend companionway, proper use of the head and use of safety equipment. All guests MUST sign a Liability Waiver. NO black sole shoes allowed.
END OF SAIL:
1. Check Engine Compartment
2. Cleat off Furling Line
3. Secure all docking lines through chocks NOT over the toe rail.
4. Secure tiller mid-ship with Clove Hitch
5. Attach Main Halyard to end of boom & Tighten.
6. Turn Off Batteries
7. Make sure the Head Sea-cocks are closed.
8. Take out Garbage
9. Clean Deck with Hose, Brush and soft scrub
10.Report any damage.
11.Center vessel away from dock.
12.Dingy must be secures at 45 degrees to dock
13.Cleaning duties means that the cockpit is left clean including scuppers and sides of lazarette lockers
14.All sails must be folded properly. Mooring ball lines are located under the ball.
CLOSE ALL HATCHES WHEN SAILING
* Docking Speed is SLOW!!
* Hold on to the Boat Hooks!!!!
* Keep you cellular phone on in case we have to call you
* Do not place docking lines and fenders on the upholstery (PLEASE).
* Carry your charts and GPS with extra Batteries and a multi-tool.
GIN & JUCIE
Has just been recently hauled out, surveyed and Bottom painted.
REEFING DOWN:
A proficient Captain will be able to reef down in the mainsail in less than 3 minutes with approaching bad weather. If you cannot please attend a Reefing Down Class to up-grade your skills. The following steps should be taken when reefing down:
- Release Boom Vang
- Remove Sail Slide Stopper
- Ease out the Main Sheet
- Lower the Main Halyard
- Attach tack to Rams Horn
- Raise the Main
- Insert the Sail Slide Stopper
- Tighten Reefing Line
- Tighten Boom Vang
- Sheet In Main
- Rib Preventer Through Clew
- Tie Reefing point LOOSELY
SHAKING OUT REEF POINTS
- Untie the Reefing Points
- Undo the Preventer
- Release Reefing Line
- Lower the Halyard Slightly
- Release tack from Rams Horn
- Release the Boom Vang
- Insert Sail Slides & Stopper
- Raise the Main
- Tighten the Boom Vang
THANKS
We would love to thank all the students and club members that helped in preparing the boats for the past Hurricane Francis. We welcome any of our students and club members that would be able to help out with storm preparations of the boats in the event of a potential storm.