[C320-list] boat orientation

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Allan,

Great list!

I am going to make a laminated checklist out of it for my newbie sails. 

Dave

David Swanson
Emily Ann, No. 1107
2007 C320 MK II
Mukilteo, Washington

> On Jun 25, 2014, at 5:12 PM, "Allan S Field" <allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> I take newbies out quite often.  Following are some of the things I cover,
> in addition to what you have stated below:
> 
> Rule #1 - The Captain is ALWAYS right.
> Rule #2 - When in doubt, refer to Rule #1.
> Explain heeling and that the boat is NOT going to go over; reassure,
> reassure, reassure.
> One hand for you, one for the boat when standing/moving around.  Show them
> stern to bow of what they can hold onto safely and what they can't.
> When going forward, walk low and hang-on.
> If going forward, always go forward on the windward side of the boat
> (explain windward/leeward).
> One person assigned and another for the back-up to be the pointer and stand
> in front of the helm and keep pointing to the MOB if someone goes overboard.
> Explain how the LifeSling works.
> The throwable PFD goes over first; swim to it and hold on until the
> LifeSling comes to you.
> Show where the PFD's are.
> Kids under 10 are tethered when out of the cockpit.
> Kids under 14 wear PFD's at all times.
> No pooping on the boat and sit to pee, even men.
> Show handholds down below.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of wflowe3 at aim.com
> Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 4:07 PM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] boat orientation
> 
> I'm having some folks for an afternoon of sailing on the lake. This is not a
> charter, just a favor some friends that want to try sailing.
> 
> My question is, how would you suggest that I introduce a group of guests (6)
> to the operation of the head in such a limited space, show them how to
> start, stop, and operate the engine, turn on and off the auto pilot find
> life jackets, fire extinguishers etc. There is plenty of room in the cockpit
> to explain releasing the sheets, throwing floatation, dropping the swim
> ladder and such, it is more the orientation that takes place below deck and
> behind the wheel.
> 
> My thought was to just take 2 aboard at a time, in the slip, until everyone
> has had a chance, what do you all think.
> 
> The sail is obviously weather dependent.
> 
> I'm not interested in comments on the wisdom of this trip but would welcome
> thoughts on what all basic safety topics would be good to cover as well as
> the best way to make sure everyone is included.
> 
> Thanks
> Bill
>