[C320-list] boat orientation

[wflowe3 at aim.com]

 Thanks for everyone's suggestions.
Bill
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-----Original Message-----
From: Allan S Field <allan.field at verizon.net>
To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Wed, Jun 25, 2014 7:12 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] boat orientation


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