UT Sailing Club How to be a pirate sailor Part 1 By: Dan Barad & Jason Moore

UT Sailing ClubUT Sailing ClubHow to be a pirate sailorHow to be a pirate sailor

Part 1Part 1

By: Dan Barad & Jason Moore

Saturday SailSaturday Sail

• What to bring:What to bring:– Water + LunchWater + Lunch– Shoes or sandals for the waterShoes or sandals for the water– Sunscreen ( and hat )Sunscreen ( and hat )– Towel, Change of clothesTowel, Change of clothes– Membership stuffMembership stuff

• Forms ( RecSports form, UTSC form )Forms ( RecSports form, UTSC form )

• Copy of UT ID card & health insurance cardCopy of UT ID card & health insurance card

• $50 dues$50 dues

• MEET AT CARPOOL SPOTMEET AT CARPOOL SPOT

Club OrganizationClub Organization

• Items found on web siteItems found on web site– Calendar ( check often! )Calendar ( check often! )– Rank & Checkout proceduresRank & Checkout procedures– Additional Instruction (Knots!!!)Additional Instruction (Knots!!!)– ConstitutionConstitution– By-lawsBy-laws– Officer positions, duties, contact infoOfficer positions, duties, contact info– Pictures!Pictures!

• Join the Join the EMAIL LIST!!EMAIL LIST!!– All club communication is via email. Link on front All club communication is via email. Link on front

page of website.page of website.

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So what’s a sailboat?So what’s a sailboat?

PORT / STARBOARD

Some Quick TermsSome Quick Terms

Royce’s Sailing Illustrated









How to rig a Sunfish ChecklistHow to rig a Sunfish Checklist1.1. Hull, TrailerHull, Trailer2.2. Sail assembly (halyard, Sail assembly (halyard,

mainsheet, mast, sail)mainsheet, mast, sail)3.3. Rudder, tiller, tiller Rudder, tiller, tiller

extensionextension4.4. Dagger-boardDagger-board5.5. PFDs ( Life Jackets )PFDs ( Life Jackets )6.6. Drain Plugs, Drain Drain Plugs, Drain

Plugs, Drain PlugsPlugs, Drain Plugs

Sail Assembly on PORT SIDE!!!

Deck – Top View

Anti-sinking Devicea.k.a Drain Plug

Tiller goes UNDER Bridle!!!

• Required fashion-wearRequired fashion-wear– PFD ( Personal Flotation Device ) a.k.a Life JacketsPFD ( Personal Flotation Device ) a.k.a Life Jackets

PFD!

Sailing (the fun stuff)Sailing (the fun stuff)

Dan’s Simple Rules for SailingDan’s Simple Rules for Sailing1.1. Be SafeBe Safe

2.2. You cannot sail straight into the wind (~45You cannot sail straight into the wind (~45oo))

3.3. If the boat tilts (heels) one way, lean (hike If the boat tilts (heels) one way, lean (hike out) the other wayout) the other way

4.4. If what you're doing doesn't work, try If what you're doing doesn't work, try something else (but don't forget Rule #1)something else (but don't forget Rule #1)

How a sail worksHow a sail works

• Similar to a wingSimilar to a wing

• Sail pulls the boatSail pulls the boat– ForwardForward– To Leeward (Need To Leeward (Need

daggerboard to daggerboard to move in a straight move in a straight line)line)

Sailing Dictionary for Landlubbers… H. Beard, R McKie

So where does the sail go?So where does the sail go?Rule of thumb: Let the Sail out (sheet out) as Rule of thumb: Let the Sail out (sheet out) as

far as it can go without it luffing far as it can go without it luffing (flapping)(flapping)

Sailing Fundamentals – G Jobson

Points of SailPoints of Sail(Angle to Wind)(Angle to Wind)

45° 45°


What TACK am I on?What TACK am I on?


Changing Tacks (How to avoid Changing Tacks (How to avoid rocks and other annoying rocks and other annoying things…)things…)• Coming About Coming About

(Tacking)(Tacking)– BOW turns ACROSS BOW turns ACROSS

the windthe wind– Communicate with Communicate with

crew/passengerscrew/passengers• ““Ready about”Ready about”

– Crew: “Ready”Crew: “Ready”

• ““Helm’s a lee”Helm’s a lee”• Move tiller TOWARD Move tiller TOWARD

sailsail

– DuckDuck


Changing Tacks (How to avoid Changing Tacks (How to avoid rocks and other annoying rocks and other annoying things…)things…)

“Beating to windward - A method of flogging crew to increase upwind performance when racing.”

Changing TacksChanging Tacks(How to avoid rocks and(How to avoid rocks andother annoying things…)other annoying things…)• JibingJibing

– STERN turns ACROSS the STERN turns ACROSS the windwind

– Communicate with Communicate with crew/passengerscrew/passengers• ““Ready to jibe”Ready to jibe”

– Crew: “Ready”Crew: “Ready”• SHEET IN!!!SHEET IN!!!• ““Jibe-Ho”Jibe-Ho”• Move sail from one side Move sail from one side

to other (NOT BY to other (NOT BY TURNING)TURNING)

– DuckDuck– DO NOT POWER-JIBEDO NOT POWER-JIBE– Avoid in moderate to Avoid in moderate to

heavy windheavy wind

Why is the boom called a “boom”?

How to stop/slow downHow to stop/slow down

• Luff (flap) the Sail ( does NOT work Luff (flap) the Sail ( does NOT work going downwind )going downwind )

• Turn INTO the WindTurn INTO the Wind

• CapsizeCapsize

SteeringSteering

• You can only steer when you You can only steer when you are moving!!are moving!!

• To HEAD TO WINDWARD To HEAD TO WINDWARD push tiller towards the SAILpush tiller towards the SAIL

• To HEAD TO LEEWARD pull To HEAD TO LEEWARD pull the tiller towards YOUthe tiller towards YOU

• You can steer going You can steer going backwards (above steering backwards (above steering reverses)reverses) Sailing Fundamentals – G Jobson

Sailing: Things to Keep in Sailing: Things to Keep in MindMind

•Always know where the wind is coming fromAlways know where the wind is coming from

•Watch out for gusts, and wind changesWatch out for gusts, and wind changes

•Communicate with your crewCommunicate with your crew

•Watch-out for trafficWatch-out for traffic

•45 minute Rule45 minute Rule

What could possibly go What could possibly go wrong?wrong?• Run AgroundRun Aground

– Lift daggerboard– May have to re-launch (watch out for rocks)

• Something BreaksSomething Breaks– TELL SOMEONE!!!

• CapsizeCapsize

• Person (“Man”) or Hat OverboardPerson (“Man”) or Hat Overboard

Capsize!Capsize!

• Never leave the boat – for any reason!Never leave the boat – for any reason!• The Finer PointsThe Finer Points

– Turn the boat into the windTurn the boat into the wind– Un-cleat the mainsheetUn-cleat the mainsheet– If the daggerboard has fallen through, push it up If the daggerboard has fallen through, push it up

through the daggerboard wellthrough the daggerboard well– Be patient ( can be slow )Be patient ( can be slow )– Don’t let the boat sail away! Don’t let the boat sail away!

• Make sure you do it right the first time – can be Make sure you do it right the first time – can be cold, tiring, and de-moralizingcold, tiring, and de-moralizing

• Worse case – Ask for help from passers-by, Worse case – Ask for help from passers-by, International distress signal, wait for Safety BoatInternational distress signal, wait for Safety Boat

Capsize!Capsize!

“Sailing - The fine art of getting wet and becoming ill, while going nowhere slowly at great expense (equivalent to standing in a cold shower, fully clothed, throwing up, and tearing up $100 bills, while a bunch of other people watch you). “

Man Person OverboardMan Person OverboardHatHat

Rights of WayRights of Way

• Swimmers ALWAYS have ROWSwimmers ALWAYS have ROW

• Stay 100 Yards (~ Meters) away from Stay 100 Yards (~ Meters) away from DIVERS DIVERS

• Motionless craft have ROWMotionless craft have ROW

• When all else fails, When all else fails, YIELD Right of YIELD Right of Way TO AVOID A COLLISIONWay TO AVOID A COLLISION

Rights of WayRights of Way


Right of Way (ROW)Right of Way (ROW)

1.1. When overtaking, the When overtaking, the boat BEING boat BEING OVERTAKEN has ROWOVERTAKEN has ROW

2.2. Sailboats have ROW Sailboats have ROW over powerboatsover powerboats

3.3. Sailboat on a Sailboat on a STARBOARD TACK STARBOARD TACK has ROW over one on has ROW over one on a PORT TACKa PORT TACK

4.4. Two boats on same Two boats on same tack – Boat MORE tack – Boat MORE LEEWARD LEEWARD (downwind) has ROW(downwind) has ROW


Land to Sea, err, LakeLand to Sea, err, Lake

• Tow the boat to the water using a dollyTow the boat to the water using a dolly• Boat goes into water, stern-firstBoat goes into water, stern-first• Put the trailer out of the wayPut the trailer out of the way• Hold the boat by the painter lineHold the boat by the painter line• Raise the sail by pulling the halyard. Cleat the Raise the sail by pulling the halyard. Cleat the

halyardhalyard• Lower the rudderLower the rudder• Final Check (ie: Drain Plugs???)Final Check (ie: Drain Plugs???)• Lower the daggerboard about half way – you need Lower the daggerboard about half way – you need

it to steerit to steer• Have your crew push you towards your courseHave your crew push you towards your course

LaunchingLaunching

• Before you launchBefore you launch– Determine Wind DirectionDetermine Wind Direction

•At the marinaAt the marina

• In open waterIn open water

– Decide a course to sailDecide a course to sail•Go Upwind of marina!Go Upwind of marina!

– Choose the starting tackChoose the starting tack

Launching (Launching (onshore onshore windwind))

Launching (Launching (offshore offshore windwind))

Launching (Launching (wind towards wind towards jettyjetty))

Launching (Launching (wind coming over wind coming over jettyjetty))

LandingLanding

• SLOW DOWN!SLOW DOWN!– Let out the mainLet out the main– Turn into the windTurn into the wind

• PULL UP THE DAGGERBOARDPULL UP THE DAGGERBOARD– Half wayHalf way as you come in, as you come in, then all the waythen all the way as as

you approach shallow.you approach shallow.– If need be:If need be:

• Jump out of the boat to stopJump out of the boat to stop

• Ask for help from shoreAsk for help from shore

• Swim the boat backSwim the boat back

Landing (Landing (onshore windonshore wind))

Landing (Landing (offshore windoffshore wind))

Landing (Landing (wind towards jettywind towards jetty))

Landing (Landing (wind coming over wind coming over jettyjetty))

Other HazardsOther Hazards

• LightningLightning– Need I say more?Need I say more?

• HypothermiaHypothermia– Water temp < 60°, Lifejacket Water temp < 60°, Lifejacket REQUIREDREQUIRED

• Broken EquipmentBroken Equipment– Check your boat *before* you sail away…Check your boat *before* you sail away…– Maintenance tagsMaintenance tags– Tell someone!Tell someone!

• First Aid KitFirst Aid Kit– Inside sail houseInside sail house

Checking outChecking out

• Allows you to sail the boat anytime during Allows you to sail the boat anytime during daylight hoursdaylight hours

• Show the ability to:Show the ability to:– Rig and de-rig the boat.Rig and de-rig the boat.– Sail at all points of sail.Sail at all points of sail.– Tack and jibe. At least two of each must be Tack and jibe. At least two of each must be

performed.performed.– Right the craft properly from the turtled position Right the craft properly from the turtled position

after a capsize.after a capsize.– Rescue a sailor who has fallen overboard.Rescue a sailor who has fallen overboard.– Launch and land correctly.Launch and land correctly.– Advanced boats require advanced maneuvers. Advanced boats require advanced maneuvers.

• Must have wind (ie whitecapping) to Must have wind (ie whitecapping) to checkoutcheckout

Checking outChecking out

• EMAILEMAIL the the SECRETARYSECRETARY to receive to receive your checkout! Include the following:your checkout! Include the following:– Your NameYour Name– The boat you checked out onThe boat you checked out on– The name of the person giving the The name of the person giving the

checkoutcheckout– The dateThe date

Post - SunfishPost - Sunfish

• There are other boats. They are There are other boats. They are faster, bigger, hold more friends.faster, bigger, hold more friends.

• Our FleetOur Fleet– Sunfish (Crew)Sunfish (Crew)– Laser (Advanced Crew)Laser (Advanced Crew)– C-15 / 470 (Seaman II)C-15 / 470 (Seaman II)– Catamaran / Keel Boats (Seaman III)Catamaran / Keel Boats (Seaman III)– All Boats (Skipper)All Boats (Skipper)

LaserLaser

470 / C15470 / C15

CatamaranCatamaran

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Fine PrintFine Print

ArticleArticle IIIIRegulationsRegulations

Section 2.1Section 2.1. Every person must follow all laws and regulations concerning life . Every person must follow all laws and regulations concerning life jackets and safety equipment. In addition to these regulations, all jackets and safety equipment. In addition to these regulations, all persons must wear life jackets when weather conditions require it and any persons must wear life jackets when weather conditions require it and any guest who has not passed the swim test must wear a life jacket.guest who has not passed the swim test must wear a life jacket.

Section 2.2Section 2.2. Drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on any club boat.. Drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on any club boat.Section 2.3Section 2.3. Sailing after dark is prohibited unless sanctioned by the . Sailing after dark is prohibited unless sanctioned by the

executive Board.executive Board.Section 2.4Section 2.4. Every captain is financially responsible for the loss, destruction, . Every captain is financially responsible for the loss, destruction,

misuse, or abuse of club property. If, in the opinion of the Executive misuse, or abuse of club property. If, in the opinion of the Executive Board, neglect, poor seamanship, or irresponsible behavior of any kind Board, neglect, poor seamanship, or irresponsible behavior of any kind results in damage to club property, assessments may be made results in damage to club property, assessments may be made accordingly.accordingly.

Section 2.5Section 2.5. It is the responsibility of all captains to return all gear to its . It is the responsibility of all captains to return all gear to its proper storage place after sailing.proper storage place after sailing.

Section 2.6Section 2.6. Marina rules must be followed.. Marina rules must be followed.Section 2.7Section 2.7. The wind speed limit for sailing club equipment is 20 miles per . The wind speed limit for sailing club equipment is 20 miles per

hour.hour.

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UT Sailing Club How to be a pirate sailor Part 1 By: Dan Barad & Jason Moore