Coastal and Offshore SailingMITNA
January 2014
Matthew Wall
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Course Goals
This course is intended for those who would like to sail and race on X-dimension in the 2014 season. The course will cover topics such as racing
tactics and strategies, yacht preparation, life aboard at sea, navigation, weather, communication, and safety.
• prepare for summer racing season on X-Dimension
• prepare for cruising on X-Dimension
• progress toward MIT bluewater crew and skipper ratings
• provide a place where you can ask all the stupid questions
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Introductions
• Steve Bussolari
• Fran Charles
• Scott Dynes
• Matt Lindblad
• Gigi Lirot
• Matthew Wall
• Keith Winstein
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Today
• Introductions
• Course Outline
• 2014 Season
• X-Dimension Overview
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Course Outline
Introduction7 Jan 201418:00-21:00
PavilionMatthew Wall
Yacht Preparation9 Jan 201418:00-21:00
PavilionMatthew Wall, Scott Dynes
Life Aboard14 Jan 201418:00-21:00
PavilionGigi Lirot, Keith Winstein
Weather16 Jan 201418:00-21:00
PavilionSteve Bussolari
Seamanship and Safety21 Jan 201418:00-21:00
PavilionKeith Winstein, Scott Dynes
Racing23 Jan 201418:00-21:00
PavilionFran Charles, Matt Lindblad
Navigation28 Jan 201418:00-21:00
PavilionSteve Bussolari
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What do you do with this?
• Crew for really good skippers
• Deliveries
• Chartering and bareboats
• Race - skipper or crew
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Certifications
• American Sailing Association (ASA)
• US Coast Guard
• NauticEd
• US Sailing
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2014 Season
• Feb-Mar - boatworks
• Apr - splash!
• May-Jun - practice
• Jul-Oct - racing, cruising, day sailing
• Nov - haulout/storage
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Wednesday Night Boston Harbor Races
• Three Series of 6 round-the-buoy races eachmid-May through mid-September
• 6 “Rogue” racesend of September through the end of October
• spring (June) and fall (September) regatta of two races each
Constitution Yacht Club
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Overnight and Multi-Day Races
• Figawi - Pursuit race from Hyannis to Nantucketend of May, 3 days
• Chapman Bowl - Around Massachusetts Bay from Scituateend of June, overnight
• Beringer Bowl - Marblehead to Provincetownlate July, overnight
• Martha’s Vineyard Round-the-Island Racelate July, one-day
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Day Regattas
• Flip-Flop Regatta - Pursuit Race starting outside Boston HarborAugust
• Boston Harbor Regatta - Pursuit Race in Boston HarborSeptember
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Trips
Boston Harbor
You Are Here
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Trips
ProvincetownMartha’s VineyardNantucketBuzzard’s BayNewport
You Are Here
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Trips
Buzzard’s BayNewportBlock IslandShelter Island
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Trips
Shelter Island
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Trips
Penobscot Bay
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Trips
You Are Here
Penobscot Bay
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About X-Dimension
• 43’ 1973 C&C, one of 14 boats built
• Donated to MIT August 2011 by David Collins
• Major work 2011-2012
• Currently in Winthrop for the winter
• Summer home is Boston Waterboat Marina at Long Wharf
• 2011: 9 trips Aug-Nov2012: 40 trips Jul-Nov2013: ~100 trips May-Nov, many races
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X-Dimension - Specifications
Length Over All 43.4 ft
Waterline Length 35.9 ft
Maximum Beam 13 ft
Draft 7.75 ft
Displacement 22,000 lbs
PHRF/NE Rating 72 base, 87 racing, 90 cruising
Powerplant Perkins 4-108 50hp 1989
Mast and Rig 64’ Sparcraft tapered 2-spreader / rod
Fuel Capacity 40 gal
Water Capacity 80 gal
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X-Dimension - Hull and Keel
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X-Dimension - Rudder
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X-Dimension - Sails
MainsailsNew MainsailStorm trysail
Jibs and GenoasNew Genoa #1Genoa #3Storm Jib
Asymmetric SpinnakerWorking Asymmetric Spinnaker
Symmetric Spinnakers0.5 oz Tri Radial Symmetric Spinnaker0.75 oz Symmetric Spinnaker0.75 oz Symmetric Spinnaker1.5 oz Star Cut Symmetric Spinnaker1.5 oz Tri Radial Symmetric Spinnaker
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X-Dimension - Bilge
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X-Dimension - Electrical
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X-Dimension - Electrical
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X-Dimension - Freshwater
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X-Dimension - Septic System
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X-Dimension - Engine
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X-Dimension - Drive Train
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Sails and Rigging
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Sails and Rigging
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Sails and Rigging
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Sails and Rigging
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Sails and Rigging
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Sails and Rigging
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Sails and Rigging
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Sails and Rigging
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Sails and Rigging
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Sails and Rigging
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Hulls
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Keels
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Keels
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Keels
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Keels
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Props
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Props - Folding
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Props - Folding
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Props - Feathering
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Rudders
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Rudders
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Rudders
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Instruments
• wind speed, wind direction
• compass
• gps
• sextant
• water speed, speed over ground
• radar
• depth sensor/soundings
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Boat = Work
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Boat = Work
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Boat = Work
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Boat = Work
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Splash
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Day Trips versus Cruising versus Racing
Day Trip Cruising Racing
preparation
skills
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Whatever kind of sailing you do...
• manage expectations
• be flexible
• have fun!
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