TOWING

and DE-

RIGGING

GUIDE

Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd

Contents

Page No.

Important issues that apply to all classes (i) Most important issues that apply to specific classes (ii)

Southern Course 1 2 3 420 4 125 5 6 7 Sailboard 8 Northern Course 505 11 Etchells 12 Hobie Cat 13 14 15 16 16’ 17 12’ Skiff 18 Foiler 19

TOWING AND DE-RIGGING FAMILIARISATION

Important issues that apply to all classes

Boats in apparent distress (capsized, broken etc) should be approached at speed, to about 20 meters off, to ascertain safety of crew.

Crew safety is of paramount importance and supersedes all other considerations.

If competitor(s) is safe and patrol boat needs to attend to another situation on the course, advise the competitor of your proposed action and estimated time of return.

Head injuries, particularly in teenagers and younger competitors are to be treated as serious and require immediate transfer to shore.

Be aware of signs of exhaustion and/or onset of hyperthermia and consider recommending to competitor to return to shore.

If competitor is removed from boat, attach a crew safe indicator as provided in the patrol boat safety kit.

(i) Most important issues that apply to specific classes

Contender Laser If mast is stuck in mud, firstly listen to instructions from If broken. Lift the rudder blade out of the water. Remove the Contender competitor as situations can be different in each centreboard. Pass tow line through the fairlead on the and competitor to capsize. In general the rescue boat to approach from bottom of take two wraps around mast and tail. Open the self bailer. Competitor to side, attach rope to high side chainplate and tow at 90 move . degrees to the lie of the boat on its side, pulling the mast out If mast is stuck in mud, secure tow line to mast immediately above the sideways. gooseneck and tow slowly. (This prevents the mast coming partially out and destroying the and mast step). Sabot 420 Not essential to de-rig to effect a tow. Lowering the jib would result in mast falling down. If mast in mud all movement to remove must be done slowly. Tow line will remain secured if mast is removed. If no tow line provided by competitor, tie to traveller or hiking strap. Pacer 505 No class specific issues of importance – relatively easy to tow. The first thing to do in a capsize is release the vang. Do not lower jib 125 Cherub No class specific issues of importance – relatively easy to tow. If mast is in mud do not attempt to tow out. Wait for Cherub crew directions. Etchells 29er Etchells weigh approximately 1.5 tonnes. At end of tow reduce If no rudder will need a drag to effect stability which may be a 29er crew speed slowly over a reasonable distance. member hanging onto . Hobie Cat Sabre Do not take wraps around mast as this will interfere with mast Older persons commonly Sabres and have difficulty in getting back on remaining secured to boat or may jam tow rope in between board following a capsize. mast and mast step. Class rules permit assistance in getting back on board. Do not lower the jib. Foiler Moth 12’Skiff Best method of towing is to have wing of the Moth over the side Tow must be effected from base of mast. of the Patrol Boat and have crew of Moth sit on of wing and Do not affix tow line to fixed if necessary crew of Patrol Boat. 12’ skiffs have to be capsized with mast in water to release the main at the Alternative is to place one wing on deck of Patrol Boat and of the sail bring Moth into horizontal position over sides of Patrol Boat. Don’t raise the centreboard in the 12 skiffs or it may be weakened and break. Do not tow in either way at speed. 16’Skiff Optimists Tow must be effected from base of mast. Do not remove mast Do not affix tow line to fixed spinnaker pole Do release the snap clip which attaches mainsheet to boom. A 16 is not a stable boat, with the mast up, it will capsize if not Bailing can only be achieved with a bailer. balanced by crew weight. Sailboard Be aware that the tide can take the sail under the patrol boat and/or patrol boats can be blown downwind over the top of the sailboard

(ii) Southern Course

Towing De-rigging Familiarisation - Pacer

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow No but RQYS and School Pacers do carry tow lines line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Not necessary but decision to be based on weather conditions and state of boat/crew commencing tow?  Should centreboard be raised? Partially  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Aft of amidships is recommended far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) No – depends on sea conditions for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Two wraps around the hiking straps is the best method with the tail of the rope being preferred point to attach tow line or is a few held by the crew of the Pacer wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Pass tow line around the hiking straps and ask crew to hold tail of tow line. Speed of be undertaken where the mast itself is the tow to be reduced accordingly normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/ effect the Not a significant issue - move crew weight towards the to compensate ability to tow?  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? Behind the is preferred o Held alongside the patrol boat?  If mast is stuck in mud, is there a preferred Mast must be removed from the direction the mast entered the mud if damage to mast method of affecting a recovery? is to be avoided

1. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation - Optimist

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow Yes line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before No as thwart can easily be damaged. Unclip mainsheet from boom and allow sail to commencing tow? rotate freely.  Should centreboard be raised? Yes – it should be removed completely from the centreboard case  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Yes far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) Depends on the sea conditions and ability of competitor for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the All Optimists have towlines. preferred point to attach tow line or is a few Tow line can be secured to mast step wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow If mast is removed be careful as boat (thwart through which mast passes) can be be undertaken where the mast itself is the easily damaged. If mast is to be reinstalled, the mast must be secured in place normal point for attaching the towline? using rope supplied. The tow line will remain attached to the mast step even if the mast has been removed.  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Okay to tow as normal ability to tow?  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? Boats can be towed in a daisy chain using class tow line with an end loop o Held alongside the patrol boat? Alongside RIB if rudder problem  If mast is stuck in mud, is there a preferred Not a problem as mast is relatively short method of affecting a recovery?

2. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation - Laser

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow Yes – mainsheet. Pass towline through the bow fairlead and competitor to take TWO line? wraps around mast and hold tail  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Release mainsheet. Last resort – release boom vang and if necessary release outhaul. commencing tow?  Should centreboard be raised? Partially  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Midships to aft is preferred. far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) Patrol boat skipper to assess depending on weather/sea conditions for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Tow line provided, two wraps around the mast is preferred preferred point to attach tow line or is a few wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Tow line to be secured to hiking straps and speed of tow reduced accordingly. Towline be undertaken where the mast itself is the led through bow fairlead and secured with TWO wraps to hiking strap and held. normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Lift the rudder blade out of the water. Remove the centreboard. Pass tow line through ability to tow? the fairlead on the bow and competitor to take two wraps around mast and hold tail. Open the self-bailer. Competitor to move aft.  What is the best method of towing? 1. Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? 1. Preferred 2. Held alongside the patrol boat? 2. Only in smooth water in light wind in small Rigid Inflatables If the Laser is abandoned, remove the rig. Lift the rudder blade out of the water. Remove the centreboard. Pass tow line through the bow fairlead and secure to hiking straps. Open the self-bailer.  If mast is stuck in mud, is there a preferred Release vang then secure tow line to mast immediately above the gooseneck and tow method of affecting a recovery? slowly. (This prevents the mast coming partially out and destroying the deck and mast step).

3. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation - 420

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow Yes line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Not necessary - depends on conditions. Main can be lowered if necessary. commencing tow?  Should centreboard be raised? Partially  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Not Necessary – crew will adjust weight to suit tow. far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) Depends on sea conditions for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Tow line provided. preferred point to attach tow line or is a few wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Tow line will remain secured if mast is removed. be undertaken where the mast itself is the If no tow line provided by competitor, tie to traveller or hiking strap normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Lower Main, raise centre board and adjust crew weight as necessary. Proceed at ability to tow? slower speed than normal.  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? Preferred o Held alongside the patrol boat?  If mast is stuck in mud, is there a preferred Attach tow line to forestay and tow boat slowly in an arc up into wind. method of affecting a recovery?

4. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation - 125

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow No and generally boats do not carry tow lines line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Not necessary but decision to be based on weather conditions and state of boat/crew commencing tow?  Should centreboard be raised? Partially  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Aft of amidships is recommended far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) No – depends on sea conditions for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Two wraps around mast is the best method with the tail of the rope being held by the preferred point to attach tow line or is a few crew of the 125 wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Pass tow line around the thwart and ask crew to hold tail of tow line. Speed of tow to be undertaken where the mast itself is the be reduced accordingly normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Not a significant issue - move crew weight towards the stern to compensate ability to tow?  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? Behind the RIB is preferred o Held alongside the patrol boat?  If mast is stuck in mud, is there a preferred Mast must be removed from the direction the mast entered the mud if damage to mast method of affecting a recovery? is to be avoided

5. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation - Sabot

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow Yes line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Not necessarily preferred, depends on: commencing tow?  Reason for tow being undertaken  Weather/sea conditions  Should centreboard be raised? Half way up  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Midships or aft is preferred far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) No. Skipper of Patrol Boat to assess based on weather/sea conditions for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Tow line is provided by competitor preferred point to attach tow line or is a few wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow The towline will remain attached to the mast step even if the mast has been removed. be undertaken where the mast itself is the normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Tow will not be significantly effected. ability to tow?  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? Preferred o Held alongside the patrol boat? Only in calm seas.  If mast is stuck in mud, is there a preferred If necessary and requested by skipper, mast to be retrieved by pulling slowly in the method of affecting a recovery? opposite direction to direction mast went into mud

6. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation - Sabre

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow No but can use mainsheet if necessary. line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Not necessarily preferred, depends on: commencing tow?  Reason for tow being undertaken  Weather/sea conditions  Should centreboard be raised? Half way up  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft? Midships is preferred  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) No. Slowly but Skipper of Patrol Boat to assess based on weather/sea conditions for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Take two wraps around the mast and skipper to hold preferred point to attach tow line or is a few wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Take a wrap around the thwart. be undertaken where the mast itself is the normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Tow will not be significantly effected. Move weight aft. ability to tow?  What is the best method of towing? 1. Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? 1. Preferred 2. Held alongside the patrol boat?  If mast is stuck in mud, is there a preferred Attach tow line to mast after passing through fairlead on bow and tow boat slowly in an method of affecting a recovery? arc up into wind.

7. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation – Sailboards

Be aware that the tide can take the sail under the patrol boat and/or patrol boats can be blown downwind over the top of the sailboard

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow No line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Preferable to put sailor and sail on board patrol boat with board alongside commencing tow?  Should centreboard be raised? Yes  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Competitor should be taken on board patrol boat far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) No – speed to suit sea conditions. If sailor is on board patrol boat with sail over boat for the tow? then maintain sufficient speed so apparent wind is from ahead  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the A tow line through the hand hold at the bow of the board will facilitate the tow with a preferred point to attach tow line or is a few couple of wraps around the Sampson post on the patrol boat. wraps around the mast preferred? If an RS:X, no hand hold is available and either manually hold alongside, bring on board or take a couple of wraps around the foot of mast  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Bring on board patrol boat or if no room on board, hold alongside. be undertaken where the mast itself is the normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Not applicable ability to tow?  What is the best method of towing? Bring on board patrol boat or if no room on board, hold alongside. o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? o Held alongside the patrol boat?  If mast is stuck in mud, is there a preferred Not applicable method of affecting a recovery?

8. Northern Course

Towing De-rigging Familiarisation - 505

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow Yes – 10m line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Vang should be released but not necessary to de-rig – but would only be . commencing tow? Do not lower jib.  Should centreboard be raised? Yes – half way  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Just balance on waves so no nose diving and crew either side far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) Planning or just in front of wake is OK if boat is not carrying water for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Mast is best, but crew is not to tie off rope , but hold tail if they need to release quickly preferred point to attach tow line or is a few wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Through mast deck hole and one turn around forestay, but at a very slow towing speed be undertaken where the mast itself is the normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the OK if sit well aft with half centreboard ability to tow?  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? o Held alongside the patrol boat? Only with a rubber duck in flat water  If mast is stuck in mud, is there a preferred Rope over windward and onto mast, pull very slowly or hull will crush. No method of affecting a recovery? crew weight on 505, leave both at bow so one can go for the leeward side as it comes up. Tow line 2X mast length, 14 m

11. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation - Etchells

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow Yes line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Not necessary – crew of Etchell will make this decision commencing tow?  Should centreboard be raised? Not applicable as Etchell is a boat  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Crew of Etchell will decide on crew weight placement far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) Upper speed limit will not be achieved by RIB (And should not be attempted) for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Two wraps around mast with tail held by Etchell crew is preferred preferred point to attach tow line or is a few wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Extremely unlikely this will ever happen be undertaken where the mast itself is the normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Proceed with caution ability to tow?  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? Behind RIB o Held alongside the patrol boat? Would be extremely difficult and unlikely this method would ever be appropriate

 If mast is stuck in mud Is there a preferred Will not happen! method of affecting a recovery?

12. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation - Hobie Cat

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow No line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Yes – drop mainsail only. This involves releasing the halyard lock at top of mast on commencing tow? some Hobies.  Should centreboard be raised? N/A  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Forward to front of trampoline. far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) The Hobie can be towed at speed, it just depends on the sea conditions for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Two wraps around the front beam close to the base of the mast. The tow line must preferred point to attach tow line or is a few then go out under the bridle wires at the front of the boat. wraps around the mast preferred? If no crew on board also take one wrap around base of jib Do not wrap around the mast or dolphin striker.  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Refer above be undertaken where the mast itself is the normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Vey little effect, one of the should always be usable. ability to tow? If no rudders, crew to sit aft.  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? Behind the patrol boat on a tow line only. o Held alongside the patrol boat? If mast is stuck in mud is there a preferred method of Rope direct to the front beam at the base of the mast. Do not put rope over gunwale as affecting a recovery this will damage the hull.

13. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation - Contender

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow Yes, not all carry though line? Use mainsheet with wraps around mast  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before No but lowering of mainsail may result in better tow commencing tow?  Should centreboard be raised? Yes, halfway  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Not necessary, Contender competitors know where to sit in the boat for towing far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) Depends on wave conditions and if a is damaged, otherwise Contenders are quite for the tow? stable at speeds of up to 6 knots  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Through the bow ring and to the mast, bow ring not totally necessary preferred point to attach tow line or is a few wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow There is a mainsheet tower in the that the line can be fastened to and then tow be undertaken where the mast itself is the slowly normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Contenders will track reasonably straight at low speed, with either broken ability to tow?  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? This way o Held alongside the patrol boat? If mast is stuck in mud, is there a preferred method of Firstly listen to instructions as situations can be different in each capsize. In general affecting a recovery? the rescue boat to approach from bottom of hull side as a last resort, attach rope to high side chainplate and tow at 90 degrees to the lie of the boat on its side, pulling the mast out sideways

14. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation - Cherub

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow Recommendation only line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Dependent on reason and up to skipper/crew commencing tow?  Should centreboard be raised? Yes – MAXIMUM FIN UP – 20%  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Dependent on conditions – light to medium weather say up to 12 knots – just aft of far as possible? amidships – over 12 knots further aft  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) Approximately 7 knots maximum for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Mast wrap by 2 minimum preferred point to attach tow line or is a few wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Use tack line attached to spinnaker pole be undertaken where the mast itself is the normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Not much effect however tow to be slowed to maximum of 4 knots ability to tow?  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? Behind o Held alongside the patrol boat?

 If mast is stuck in mud is there a preferred Wait until the skipper/crew give OK for outside help. method of affecting a recovery? Hull bottom must NOT be facing breeze (only driving mast further into mud). Hull interior must be facing breeze. This is the best chance that mast will pop out with the assistance of the crew. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TOW OUT

15. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation – 29er

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow No line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Yes, usually. commencing tow? It is important that the spinnaker pole be retracted before tow is commenced  Should centreboard be raised? Partially  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft? Depends on the conditions – skipper and crew can decide on their position  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) No – skipper of RIB to decide based advise from 29er skipper and on sea conditions for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Wraps around the mast – at least two preferred point to attach tow line or is a few wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Pass towline through fitting on bow and then wrap around thwart on which mast is be undertaken where the mast itself is the stepped normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Stability will be managed by crew of 29er by shifting crew weight ability to tow?  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? Yes o Held alongside the patrol boat? Only if tow behind RIB cannot be achieved and then at reduced speed  If mast is stuck in mud is there a preferred Attach tow line to forestay attachment and tow boat slowly in an arc up into wind – this method of affecting a recovery? is desirable because of the preset curve in the mast.

16. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation – 16’ Skiff

If tow is to be undertaken Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow line? No  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Typically No although dropping mainsail and removing jib sheets is preferable to make commencing tow? the boat more controllable. Partial de-rigging is best performed in the capsized position with one crew member on the centreboard and the other working to make good the  Should centreboard be raised? Raised dagger boards can limit crew mobility, will depend on sea conditions  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Yes to a degree, too far aft and the bow will raise too far in the air to be controllable far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) Dependent on sea conditions etc. Skipper/crew can advise at the time of towing for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Wraps around mast post is preferred preferred point to attach tow line or is a few wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Mast post or mast gate will still be in position and suitable for towing be undertaken where the mast itself is the normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Process becomes more difficult. Dragging harness attached to transom helps. ability to tow? Using a secondary rope attached to the end of the fixed spinnaker pole can be used to help control the boat.  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? This way is best o Held alongside the patrol boat? Sea state typically makes this method difficult Notes 1. 16s usually have a fixed spinnaker pole. The preferred method of towing is NOT from the end of the pole but from the mast base. The towline should run from the crew’s hands to two turns around the mast post, across the forestay then under all spreaders and stays supporting the spinnaker pole to the tow boat. 2. A 16 is not a stable boat, with the mast up it will capsize if not balanced by crew weight 3. It is preferable to carry the mainsail on the rescue boat (although not essential) as this makes more room in the boat  If mast is stuck in mud, is there a preferred Tow bow of boat (at forestay point) away from the mast in a long arc toward the rear of method of affecting a recovery? the boat and into the breeze

17. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation – 12’ SKIFF

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow No line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before Typically No although dropping mainsail is preferable to make the boat more controllable. Partial commencing tow? de-rigging is best performed in the capsized position with one crew member on the centreboard and the other working to make good the sails  Should centreboard be raised? Raised dagger boards can limit crew mobility, will depend on sea conditions  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as Yes to a degree, too far aft and the bow will raise too far in the air to be controllable far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) Dependent on sea conditions etc. Skipper/crew can advise at the time of towing for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Use spinnaker tack line. preferred point to attach tow line or is a few If tow line from Patrol Boat is to be used, wraps around mast post is preferred wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Mast post or mast gate will still be in position and suitable for towing be undertaken where the mast itself is the normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the Process becomes more difficult. Dragging trapeze harness attached to transom helps. Using a ability to tow? secondary rope attached to the end of the fixed spinnaker pole can be used to help control the boat or crew in water at stern.  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? This way is best o Held alongside the patrol boat? Sea state typically makes this method difficult

Notes 1. 12s usually have a fixed spinnaker pole. The preferred method of towing is NOT from the end of the pole but from the mast base. The towline should run from the crew’s hands to two turns around the mast post, across the forestay then under all spreaders and stays supporting the spinnaker pole to the tow boat. 2. A 12 is not a stable boat, with the mast up it will capsize if not balanced by crew weight 3. It is preferable to carry the mainsail on the rescue boat (although not essential) as this makes more room in the boat If mast is stuck in mud, is there a preferred method Tow bow of boat (at forestay point) away from the mast in a long arc toward the rear of the boat of affecting a recovery? and into the breeze

18. Towing De-rigging Familiarisation – Foiler Moth

If tow is to be undertaken  Do class rules require dinghy to have a tow No line?  Is it preferable to de-rig dinghy before No commencing tow?

 Should centreboard be raised? No  Should weight (Skipper/crew) be moved aft as No – see below for position of skipper far as possible?  Is there an ideal speed (or upper speed limit) Dependent on sea conditions etc. Skipper can advise at the time for the tow?  If no tow line is provided by dinghy, what is the Boat is best towed by putting a wing over the side of the inflatable and have skipper of Moth sit preferred point to attach tow line or is a few on top of wing. wraps around the mast preferred?  If the mast has been removed how can a tow Skipper to advise depending on extent of damage to moth be undertaken where the mast itself is the normal point for attaching the towline?  How does a lost/broken rudder/tiller effect the No effect if above method used ability to tow?  What is the best method of towing? o Behind the patrol boat on a tow line? No o Held alongside the patrol boat? This way is best

If mast is stuck in mud, is there a preferred method of Tow bow of boat (at forestay point) away from the mast in a long arc toward the rear of the boat affecting a recovery? and into the breeze

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