[C320-list] boat orientation

[Kaare Wold]

Bill, since you are educating them on technical feature like engine 
operation, autopilot, etc, I would suggest the radio and the importance of 
ch. 16 for emergency communication.
Kaare Wold
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <wflowe3 at aim.com>
To: <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 3:07 PM
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