Basic Coastal Cruising

Day 1 Agenda Introductions Forces Impacting a Sail Boat Line Handling - Knots and Coils Boat Systems  Thru Hulls  Inboard Engines  Marine Toilet  VHF Radio  Navigation Lights SAFETOGO and COOL Departures & Docking (LOT)  Location  Orientation  Transition Maneuvering under Power  Back & Fill (Fairway Turn)  Anchoring Sailing Review  Tacks & Jibes  Heave To  Reefing  Crew Overboard Pump Out Boat Clean Up

Day 2 Agenda Charts Preparation … Different Boat Boat Handling Sailing into Slips  Upwind  Downwind Sailing Review  Reefing  Crew Overboard  Heave To Boat Clean Up

Day 3 Agenda Preparation … Different Boat Boat Handling Sail to Ayala Cove  3 Bearing Fix Enroute  Picking Up a Mooring  Lunch on board Sail to Sam’s Anchor Café Sail to Paradise Cove Return Sail to Tradewinds The test may be taken at any convenient time during day 3.

Recommended Class Sailing Areas Each day’s sailing location is up to the discretion of the individual instructor. One recommend schedule of locations is as follows:  Day 1 & 2 – Marina Bay  Day 3 – Angel Island, Sam’s Anchor Café, Paradise Cove

Additional Class Required Equipment The following additional documents and/or equipment should be on board.  For all classes o Type I PFD for each person on board o USCG Commercial approved ring buoy o Updated chart of the area (18649) o Coast Pilot and Updated Light List o Current Local Notice to Mariners o Drug Test Kit o Safety Briefing Outline  Additional for Basic Coastal Cruising o 25 – 30 foot long line to use as a spring/stopping line o Black ball day shape for anchoring o Sufficient fenders to protect hull during sailing into slips exercises o Hand held compass o Practice chart of the area (18649) o Parallel Rule and Dividers

BCC Description Demonstrated ability to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or From the outboard engine) keelboat of approximately 25 to 35 feet in length by day in ASA Standard moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions. Knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather interpretation, safety and seamanship.

Forces Impacting a Have a “white board” discussion of the forces that impact a sail boat, and Sail Boat what to expect from each.

Rudder Control  Speed through the water produces current across the rudder. Current across the rudder is what provides rudder and turn control. Wind  Pushes the boat in the same direction as the wind is blowing. The bow “blows down” faster than the stern. Left alone, the boat will slowly turn away from the wind until it is headed directly way from the wind. Current  Pushes the boat in the same direction as the current is flowing Prop Walk  Prop walk is always present; however, it is generally only noticeable when in reverse. While in reverse, the back end will walk to either port or starboard depending on the direction of turn of the propeller. Direction of prop walk should be checked before an unfamiliar boat is moved. Prop Wash  Prop wash is the action of a propeller in forward pushing current across the rudder. While in forward, if you turn the rudder, the boat will turn in the direction of the turned rudder, even without sufficient speed to have rudder control. Inertia  A boat at rest wants to stay at rest … a boat in motion wants to stay in motion. Only an application of power will overcome inertia. Momentum  Once in motion, the boat will want to continue in the same direction it is traveling.

Line Handling Review the following knots learned in BKB  Figure 8  Bowline  Cleat Hitch  Clove Hitch  Round Turn with  Reef Knot Two Half Hitches  Locking Coil

Knot(s) to introduce:  Sheet Bend  Rolling Hitch  Double Sheet Bend

Skipper’s Log Assign a “Skipper” for the day.  The skipper will complete the Skipper’s Log and Pre-Post Checklist, using the other class members to complete tasks as required.  Each participant will be assigned the role of “Skipper” for one day during the class.  The “Skipper” will typically be the first to do each new exercise. Discuss the roles for the various positions.  Skipper … safe operation of the boat, and safety of the crew  Helmsperson … steers the boat  Crewmember … assists in the safe operation of the boat  Watch/Lookout … Discuss Rule 5 of the NAVIGATION RULES “Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper look-out by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.”

Complete the SKIPPER’S LOG. Encourage the students to capture Tide, Current, and basic Weather information in the space provided.

Pre-Cruise List Use the Pre and Post Cruise Check List as an aid to introducing boat systems and to getting the boat ready to sail. Identify each item on the list, and discuss the importance and/or legality of the item.

PRE-CRUISE LIST 1. Exterior/Interior Condition: Inspect Bow, Starboard/Port sides, Stern, Topsides, Cockpit, Interior, Sail Cover, Dodger. Note any damage on the diagram, reverse side. 2. Inventory: ___ (2) Anchors and Ground Tackle ___ (1) Sentinel (red mushroom anchor on boats w/o all chain rode) ___ (4) Fenders & (4) Spare dock Lines on Boat ___ (1) Chuck and Bob ___ (1) Mooring Line ___ (1) Boarding Ladder ___ (1) Emergency Tiller ___ (8) Lifejackets ___ (1) PFD Type IV (Throwable) ___ (2) Fire Extinguisher ___ (4) Visual Distress Signal ___ (1) Sound Signal ___ (1) Winch Handle ___ (1) Boat Hook ___ (1) First Aid Kit ___ (1) Parallel Ruler (1) Dividers ___ (1) Bilge Pump Handle ___ (4) Thru-Hull Plugs ___ SF Bay Chart ___ Stuffing Box Checked ___ Thru Hulls Checked ___ Shore Power Cord disconnected ___ SAFETOGO ___ COOL

SAFETOGO and COOL New Terms to Introduce  Stemhead Fitting  Turnbuckle  Chainplate  Emergency Tiller  Rode  Ground Tackle  Windlass  Self-bailing Cockpit  Binnacle  Compass

Follow the standard SAFETOGO and COOL processes learned in BKB to get the boat ready to leave the slip and sail.

Dock lines are left on the dock. Each boat should have four stowed dock lines and a mooring line as standard equipment. The mooring line is often found in a net bag on the stern pulpit.

Boat Systems New Terms to Introduce  Hatch  Companionway  Cockpit Locker  Transom  Thru Hull Fitting  Seacock  Saloon  Galley  Head  Auxiliary Engine  Bilge  Bilge Pump  V-berth 

BCC will be taught on a variety of boats with very difference systems. Each class will be exposed to at least three different boats and sets of boat systems.

Electrical System  Identify the vessel’s battery selector switch and power distribution panel and ensure all switches are in the proper position for getting underway. o Examine all DC switches and discuss their purpose o Examine all AC switches and discuss their purpose  Ensure navigation lights (sidelights, stern light, steaming light, and anchor light) operate properly. Note any deficiencies on the Pre-Cruise List  Disconnect the AC “dock power”, using the following procedure: 1. Switch the AC power off on the boats AC Panel 2. Switch the AC power off at the dock electrical panel 3. Remove the AC power cord and stow safely on the dock.

Anchor & Ground The anchor and ground tackle should be examined. Silver and Gold fleet boats Tackle should be equipped with two anchors, each with an appropriate length of rode.

Boats that have a primary anchors with part chain and part rope rode should also be outfitted with a mushroom anchor as a sentinel (kellet).

Prior to leaving the dock,  The rode should be examined for ease of running out.  The anchor should have a snubber attached to keep the anchor from prematurely deploying.  All fittings and shackles should be examined.  The bitter end should be secured to the vessel Thru Hulls Locate all thru hulls appropriate to the specific boat.  Raw water intake for the engine MUST be open o With each member of the class, trace the path of the raw water . through the thru hull . to the raw water strainer . to the impeller . Into the heat exchanger . out through the exhaust system  Some boats have a second “raw water intake” used to cool and lubricate the stuffing box. This thru hull should always be left open.  All other thru hulls should be examined and left closed unless actively being used.

Engine Check and discuss the following: . Verify coolant level inside the Heat Exchanger. . Check the oil level. The oil level should fall between the “max fill” and “add” lines. Note: Oil that is half way between the two lines is normal, and should not be written up as “half a quart low”. Only note the oil level if it is at or below the “add” line. . Check the engine belts. Belts should be snug, but able to deflect approximately ½ inch. You should be able to twist the belt approximately ½ ways around.

Fuel System Check and discuss the following:  Verify (and document on the Pre-Cruise Check List) the level of the fuel.  Trace the path of fuel from tank to injectors.

A basic description of the fuel supply system should be provided, including: . Fuel Tank location . Primary fuel filter (separator) . Secondary Filter . High Pressure fuel pump . High Pressure fuel lines . Fuel Injectors

Marine Sanitation An MSD Type III is a holding tank, designed to store waste for later pump out Device (MSD) or overboard discharge in a lawful area.

Regulations state that no discharge of raw sewage can take place within the three mile limit. Additional regulations may apply that restrict the discharge of waste outside the three mile limit. While inside the three mile limit, the handle that allows discharge overboard must be locked in place or removed.

Head (Marine Toilet) A key rule for the use of a marine toilet is; “If it didn’t go through you, it doesn’t belong in the head!” Bottle caps, apple cores, and feminine products have all been found in heads on Tradewinds boats. All of which were clogged. Even toilet paper has the potential to clog the system, and should be bagged in a plastic bag and stored for disposal after the sail.

Stress to each class member that a skipper MUST train his crew on the proper use of a marine toilet before leaving the dock!

Review the proper operation of the head with the class participants, making sure to point out the following: . Water intake (this thru-hull should have been located during the inspection of thru-hulls previously conducted.) . Wet bowl/Dry bowl switch. Note with the class that the switch should only be in the wet bowl position if the water intake valve is open. . Fresh water from the sink faucet may be used to “flush” the bowl. In this case, the switch should be in the dry bowl position.

VHF Radio If the vessel is equipped with a VHF radio, the radio is required to be on and monitoring channel 16. Channel 16 is to be used for hailing and emergency communications only. Do not use channel 16 while conducting radio checks or carrying on non-emergency y conversation.

San Francisco area channel assignments:  16 … Distress and hailing  12 … Offshore vessel movements  13 … Bridge to Bridge navigation and safety communications  14 … Vessel Traffic Services … traffic inside the bay  68, 69, 71,72, 77A, 78A … Working channels

Tradewinds Sailing School and Club monitors channel 16. Generally communications will be continued on channel 68 or 69 once contact has been established.

Hailing process: 1. Listen for 15 seconds to make sure you are not interrupting an emergency conversation. 2. Hail the station you wish to contact by saying the name three times (i.e. “Tradewinds … Tradewinds … Tradewinds”) 3. Close the hail by using your vessel name (i.e. “this is Windfall”) 4. The called party would respond “Windfall, this is Tradewinds, over”. 5. Arrangements should now be made to switch to a working channel to continue the conversation. 6. If the called party does not respond, wait 30 seconds and hail a second time. After a third hail, wait a minimum of 2 minutes before attempting again.

There are three categories of urgent radio transmissions:  Mayday declares an urgent situation where there is an imminent threat of loss of life or vessel.  Pan Pan (pronounced pahn pahn) declares an urgent situation, where the threat of loss of life or vessel is not imminent.  Securite’ (pronounced se-cu-ri-tay) announces an message containing safety information and/or hazards to navigation

Prop Walk Demonstrate how to determine prop walk. Stress the importance of looking for current from the prop instead of relying on the direction the stern moves. Discuss the impact of prop walk, and how to offset it (e.g. a line on the starboard side of the stern will offset port prop walk, as will a bow line to port.

Departures & Docking In discussing LOT, it can be beneficial to have a portable white board and (LOT) markers on board that can be used to draw the departure sequence for the “skippers”.

LOT is an acronym for Location, Orientation, and Transition. Every major Safety Note: maneuver (departure from a slip, departure from a dock, return to a slip, If you didn’t think docking at a side tie, fairway turn, etc.) should have a formalized LOT plan in about it 10 minutes place before beginning the maneuver. ago you waited too long! Plan ahead.  Location – Where should be boat be located when the maneuver is started. For example, when leaving the slip where should be boat be located in relation to the fairway when the transition from reverse to forward is initiated? In this case, a possible answer would be to draw an imaginary line down the centerline of the fairway, and try to put the leeward beam of the boat on that centerline.

 Orientation – When orientation, or direction, should the boat be pointing before initiating the transition. For example, to continue the above example, the boat is now located slightly to the windward side of the fairway. The orientation of the boat might be slightly to windward, so that the wind can “blow the bow” back to parallel with the fairway during the transition.

 Transition – What are the steps to follow during the transition? Again, to follow the above example, the steps might be as follows: 1. Center the steering wheel when the boat is located slightly to windward in the fairway, with the bow slightly to windward. 2. Throttle down and place the transmission in neutral for a second or two. 3. Place the transmission in forward and throttle up to stop reverse momentum, bring the boat to a stop, and begin forward motion.

This same process may be used when returning to the slip to predetermine where in the fairway the approach should be made, when to commence the turn, when to go to neutral, when to go to reverse, etc.

Stress with the class the importance of planning maneuvers before beginning execution of them.

Maneuvering under Each class member in turn will ask as “skipper/helmsperson” during the Power maneuvers shown below. The skipper should assign job responsibilities for each crew member, as well as planning for the LOT.

Do NOT refer to the Back and Fill as an “Emergency Turn”

 Departure from the slip.  Motoring clear of the fairway(s).  In clear water, transition from forward to reverse, while maintaining a steady head to wind orientation. o Discuss balancing the wind on the starboard bow to offset prop walk to port  Back & Fill (Fairway Turn) in clear water.  Back & Fill in a fairway  Return to the slip

Docking Practice At a minimum, during BCC, the following docking maneuvers should be learned and practiced. Additional docking maneuvers may be learned as time allows.

 Departing from and docking in a slip (upwind and downwind).  Docking and departing from a windward side-tie.  Docking and departing from a leeward side-tie.

Line Handling Capturing a Practice “capturing” a dock cleat from the boat while at the dock, prior Dock Cleat to putting the technique into practice. from the Boat

 Using a 20 to 25 foot line, cleat one end on a cleat.  Coil the line, and split into two coils … one in each hand.  Using an “outward and upward” motion of both hands, throw both coils past the dock cleat. Make sure to hold onto the bitter end of the line.  Immediately get the bitter end of the line around a cleat on the boat the secure the line.  Remove any slack from the line.  When using this technique while docking, make sure to stress the following safety consideration. o The boat should be at a stop before any attempt is made to capture the dock cleat o Body parts (hands, fingers, etc.) must be kept clear at all times!

Windward Side-tie Under “normal” Marina Bay wind conditions, use the G Dock pump out station dock to practice docking on and departing from the windward side of a dock.

 Approach the dock from an angle of from 30 to 90 degrees depending on conditions and obstacles.  As the boat nears the dock, begin a turn with the goal of getting the boat parallel to the dock, while still 3 or 4 feet away.  Using reverse, bring the boat to a stop, and allow the wind to “push” the boat gently against the dock. o Remember that prop walk will either assist in bringing the stern over to the dock or pull the stern away depending on orientation. o The wind will tend to blow the bow faster than the stern. Having the bow slightly to windward before stopping may help the boat to come up to the dock parallel. Possible L.O.T. Plan: Plan your docking  Location: Come to a stop with the port side approx. 3 to 4 feet off the ahead of time … dock remember L.O.T. is  Orientation: Bow slightly to windward … Bow further from dock than not just for departing the stern. a slip  Transition: o Center the wheel o Shift into neutral, than reverse to bring the boat to a stop o Allow the wind to blow the bow to the dock, and prop walk to pull the stern to the dock  Using the motor, hold the boat in position while getting bow and stern breast lines onto the dock using the above line handling technique.

Springing Off a Dock A boat at rest against the windward side of a dock can be a challenge when departing. Generally, the most efficient method of overcoming the wind is through the use of a spring line.

Springing off the bow Safely Note:  Use a spring line from the boat’s stern, forward to a dock cleat located Never use a line that about mid-ships. has a loop or knot in  Place the motor into reverse. The boat will back against the spring the bitter end. Doing line, and when it reaches its limit, the bow will begin to swing away so can result in the from the dock. line getting jammed  When sufficient clearance has been gained, shift into forward and in the dock cleat! motor clear of the dock.

Safely Note: Springing off the stern Take care to make  Use a spring line from the boat’s bow, aft to a dock cleat located about sure the line does not mid-ships. get tangled or  Place the motor into forward. The boat will move forward against the wrapped around the spring line, and when it reaches its limit, the stern will begin to swing dock cleat! away from the dock.  Turning the wheel toward the dock.  When sufficient clearance has been gained, shift into reverse and motor clear of the dock.

Leeward Side-tie Under “normal” Marina Bay wind conditions, use the D Dock pump out station dock to practice docking on and departing from the leeward side of a dock.

 Approach the dock from an angle of from 30 to 90 degrees depending on conditions and obstacles.  As the boat nears the dock, begin a turn with the goal of getting the boat parallel to the dock less than 3 feet away.  Using reverse, bring the boat to a stop o Remember that prop walk will either assist in bringing the stern over to the dock or pull the stern away depending on orientation. o The wind will tend to blow the bow away from the dock, faster than the stern.  Use a line from a mid-ships boat cleat to capture a dock cleat that is even with the cockpit (the line should travel from the boat cleat, aft to a cleat on the dock, then forward to a cleat on the boat.  Make sure that all body parts are kept clear while the line is cleated back on the boat.  With the wheel centered, place the transmission into forward at an idle, and let the boat take all slack out of the system. If needed, throttle up until the boat begins to move sideways towards the dock.  Use the wheel to control the angle of approach and the angle the boat lies against the dock. Typically, turning the wheel away from the dock produces the best results.  With the boat held in position with the mid-ships line and the engine, get bow and stern breast lines in place.

Have each “skipper” plan for L.O.T., describing in detail what the plan is, and what each crew member’s responsibility it.

Departing from the Cast off all dock lines and allow the wind to blow the boat away from the dock. Leeward side When clear, shift into forward and motor away

Instructor’s Option The balance of “on the water” time during day one should be spent either learning how to anchor, or reviewing basic sailing skills as they apply to a larger boat.

Sailing Review Each class participant should needs to act as skipper and crew during review and practice of all of the normal sailing exercises as shown below.

 Bringing the boat to each point of sail in turn o Close Haul o Close Reach o Beam Reach o Broad Reach o Run  Tack  Jibe  Heave To  Figure 8 Crew Overboard  Reef

Tradewinds Anchoring In the BCC class, participants learn how to anchor with a single anchor Technique off the bow. Discuss anchoring lights, day shapes, and general anchorages. Display the black ball day shape while anchoring.

Setting Anchor 1. Motoring Exercise Motor past the point where you intend to drop the anchor and set boat up with the wind on the proper bow to offset prop walk. Put boat into reverse and proceed until you are going in reverse under control, meaning you have steerage. Continue in reverse at a slow speed but under control, until you have reached the spot where you intend to lower anchor. 2. Lower Anchor Lower anchor and pay out proper amount of rode. Go at slow enough speed for safe deployment of the rode. 3. Stop Boat When you have reached 7:1 scope, stop the boat, then secure the rode. 4. Set Anchor Let the wind set the anchor. Check for drag and rode angle for proper amount of scope. Adjust as necessary. 5. Challenge Challenge or set anchor by putting boat into reverse and very … very … very slowly apply power to carefully set the anchor. Check for drag and if the anchor has not set, then

Use Hand Signals For 1. Crew ready 2. Lower anchor 3. Cleat rode 4. Rode going under boat

Retrieving Anchor 1. Un-cleat rode Take tension out of the rode by powering very … very … very slowly forward and have crew un-cleat rode. 2. Pull Forward Pull forward at a safe speed until rode is straight down 3. Stop Boat Stop boat and secure rode 4. Loosen Anchor Put boat into reverse to break anchor loose. 5. Raise Anchor Pull up anchor.

Use Hand Signals For 1. Crew Ready. 2. Direction and angle of rode. 3. Cleat rode. 4. Raise anchor. 5. Rode going under the boat.

Pump Out Tradewinds club rules require a boat be pumped out at the end of every charter. This should be stressed with class participants.

Demonstrate proper pump out technique. Toilet should be flushed with several bowls of fresh water during pump out. Pump out and fresh water flush should continue until the water in the pump out nozzle hose runs clear.

Boat Clean Up The boat should be cleaned up and put away using the Post-Cruise List:

POST-CRUISE LIST 1. Interior: ____ Was First Aid Kit used? ____ Dishes washed & put away ____ Counters wiped & sink cleaned ____ Icebox cleaned, lid & drain open to dry ____ Stove Fuel Valve closed - Propane/CNG pressure: ______Thru Hulls closed (except engine intake) ____ Battery selector off ____ Breakers marked with Green dots left on ____ Holding Tank & Head empty/flushed with fresh water ____ Cushions brushed off / vacuumed ____ Trash removed / floor swept / vacuumed ____ Left $$ in fuel box $______2. Cleaning Gear Inventory: ____ Toilet Paper ____ Paper Towels ____ Cleaner Spray 4. Sails, Deck & Gear: ____ Ports/Hatches closed/locked ____ Fenders in place ____ Jib Furled 2 wraps & sheets cleated ____ Jib Furling Line secured/cleated/coiled ____ Halyards away from the mast & secured ____ Mainsail Flaked & Sail Cover on ____ Mainsheet coiled & stowed ____ Compass & Instrument covers on ____ Shore Power Cord connected, power turned on at dock box, interior 110 light on ____ Winch Handle stowed below 5. Wash Down: use Boatsoap if Decks are salty ____ Deck & Hull scrubbed & rinsed/all deck hardware rinsed with fresh water ____ Anchor washed down & properly stowed ____ Dock rash removed

Charts Use chart number 18649 (Entrance to San Francisco Bay) for this classroom discussion.

Review and discuss the following chart title Information  Chart Name  Chart Number  Sounding in Feet/Meters/Fathoms (what is a fathom)  Define Mean Lower Low Water  Scale

Locate a compass rose  Identify the True Ring vs. the Magnetic Ring.  Discuss Variation

Demonstrate and practice the use of parallel rulers and dividers

Use a compass to obtain a two bearing fix

 Locate two “objects” on a chart that can be seen from the top of the “D” Dock ramp and have each participant take bearings of the objects. For example: o The smoke stack on the Ford building bears approximately 235 degrees) o The Southeast corner of the marina bears approximately 170 degrees.  Transfer the bearings to the chart to determine the latitude and longitude of the top of the “D” Dock ramp (37°54.74’ N 122°20.75’ W)

Distance, Speed, or Time can be calculated when any 2 of the 3 are known. Using the “D Street” Wheel can be a great help.  The horizontal line means divide  The vertical line means multiply  Time is expressed in hours and tenths of an hour (e.g. 2.4 hours equals D 2 hours and 24 minutes)  Examples: S T o Speed = Distance/Time o Time = Distance/Speed o Distance = Speed / Time

Preparation … Have the class go to the boat assigned for the second day. They should Different Boat do a complete review of boat systems and complete the check-out prior to arrival at the boat of the instructor. Place a 30 min time limit for “self-discovery.” The class should “teach-back” all boat systems to the instructor prior to departure for the day’s exercises.

Boat Handling Have each class participant conduct the same basic boat handling drills covered in day one.

Basic boat handling skills  Departure from the slip.  Motoring clear of the fairway(s).  In clear water, transition from forward to reverse, while maintaining a steady head to wind orientation.  Back & Fill (Fairway Turn) in clear water.  Back & Fill in a fairway  Return to the slip

Anchoring If anchoring was not covered during day one, conduct the anchoring drills at this time.

Sailing Review If a complete sailing review was not covered, or if extra time is available, have each class participant act as skipper and crew during review and practice of all of the normal sailing exercises, including:  Bringing the boat to each point of sail in turn o Close Haul o Close Reach o Beam Reach o Broad Reach o Run  Tack  Jibe  Heave To  Figure 8 Crew Overboard  Reef

Sailing into Slips Additional fenders may be required to protect the boat.

Determine which side of the boat will most likely impact the dock while practicing sailing into slips, and line the hull with fenders.

If possible, locate an area to practice that allows some margin of error. For example, two or three vacant slips in a row.

Sailing into an upwind slip Sailing into an upwind slip is accomplished under mainsail only. As the boat turns into the slip, the sail is allowed to luff. Turning into the wind may be sufficient to bring the boat to a stop, however, generally the boat is allowed to bump into and drag down the dock finger to stop. Make sure the hull is well protected with fenders! As the boat comes to a stop, a dock line should be secured as soon as possible.

Sailing into a downwind slip Sailing into a downwind slip is accomplished under jib only. It is extremely difficult to de-power a main while going downwind. In most cases, the jib will be partly furled (1/3 to 1/2) when approaching the fairway. Several slips away from the destination slip, the jib is furled the rest of the way, and the boat is allowed to coast into the slip. The boat will not stop while being pushed downwind, therefore, it is critical to bump into and drag a well-protected hull down the dock finger. As the boat comes to a stop, a dock line should be secured as soon as possible!

Boat Clean Up Same as day one. Make sure to remove any dock rash from the sailing into slips exercises.

Preparation … Have the class go to the boat assigned for the third day. They should do Different Boat a complete review of boat systems and complete the check-out prior to arrival at the boat of the instructor. Place a 30 min time limit for “self- discovery.” The class should “teach-back” all boat systems to the instructor prior to departure for the day’s exercises.

Boat Handling Have each class participant conduct the same basic boat handling drills covered in day one.

Sail to Ayala Cove Depart Marina Bay

The trip to Ayala Cove should be under sail if at all possible.

3 Bearing Fix Complete a 3 Bearing Fix

When approximately half way to Angel Island, bring the boat to a stop and complete a 3 bearing fix. From it obtain the Latitude and Longitude at your position. Compare this position to one obtained using a GPS.

Broad Reach to Close While outside the many commercial ship channels, each participant Reach Crew should learn the broad reach to close reach crew overboard recovery. Overboard Recovery

The broad reach to close reach crew overboard recovery is conducted much quicker than the figure 8 method.

Immediately after the crew goes overboard, shout, throw, appoint a pointer, and bring the boat to a broad reach. Within a couple of boat lengths, tack all the way around to a close reach, putting the boat on a heading back to the COB. Pick up the COB to leeward.

Picking Up a Mooring Differing conditions encountered while picking up a mooring ball at Ayala Cove make it nearly impossible to give a specific set of instructions for all situations. Some general guidelines follow.

Picking up a mooring in Ayala Cove  Two mooring balls are used … one off the bow, one off the stern.  When done, the bow should be pointed in the direction of Red Rock.  The mooring balls are color coded … white, yellow, or brown. Always pick up two mooring balls of the same color.  Depths vary in the mooring field from 3 to 6 feet (at a zero tide).  Once on a mooring, the boat may settle into the mud and be stuck until the tile raises.

There may be times when there is insufficient water in the mooring field to pick up a mooring. I these cases, return early to Marina Bay and use the TWSC practice buoys. Stress the need to know expected water depths anytime they are planning to moor in Ayala Cove.

It is the option of the individual instructor as to the specifics of picking up the mooring balls. Each instructor should use prevailing wind, tide, and current conditions to determine the best method to proceed. Various conditions might favor picking the bow mooring up first, and backing to the stern ball. Other conditions favor picking up the stern then motoring forward to pick up the bow mooring.

Lunch Lunch should be conducted when and where convenient. On the mooring balls at Ayala Cove is a logical location.

Test At some point during the day, students should take the test. It is the option of the instructor when, however, three typical times to take the test might be while on a mooring ball at Ayala Cove, during the sail back to Tradewinds, or at the dock at Tradewinds.

Sail to Sam’s Anchor Café Motor or sail from Ayala Cove over to Sam’s Anchor Café. Discuss the entrance, ferries, the two docks available for use at Sam’s, and the depth of water at those docks.

Sail to Paradise Cove If time allows, drop anchor in Paradise Cove. This is another possible location for lunch and/or the test.

Return Sail to Tradewinds Conduct a “leisurely” day sail back to Marina Bay, practicing various sailing techniques as time allows.

Boat Clean Up Same as day one.