| II Dolphins Sailing |
| Introduction to Sailing and Docking Class |
1) Classroom module (2 hours)
[] Introduction: Welcome aboard! Discuss your goals and scope of class
[] KISS (Keep it simple sailor)
[] USCG Safety Equipment and ASA Safety Equipment
[] Sailboat Introduction: II Dolphins is restored classic Pearson 33 Sloop w/25hp diesel auxiliary - Draft 4'/7'7"
[] What makes a Sailboat - Terms
[] Basic boat
[] Rigging - standing & running
[] Sail parts
[] Sail Construction
[] Sailing terms
[] Crew commands
[] Points of sail - tacking - jibing - heaving to - mob - pfds
[] Knots and their use
[] Handouts - Injury - Collision - Signals - Grounding - Towing - Distress Signals
[] Weather basics
[] Meeting - Crossing - Overtaking
[] Right of way & Rules of the Road
[] Captains License
[] ASA Certifications
[] Basic boat rules and common sense
2) Practical Docking and Undocking Module (2 hours)
[] Knots
[] Proper line prep for docking
[] Line theory bow, stern & spring lines, including running springs)
[] Proper boat tie-up (floating docks and pilings)
[] Boat theory (prop walk, prop wash, momentum)
[] Current and wind
[] Docking practice (bow spring, stern spring) getting in and out safely
3) Practical Sailing Module (4 hours)
[] Getting underway and sailing at Banks Channel Wrightsville Beach
[] Navigating using ATONS. ICW, River channel and Masonboro Inlet
[] Sailing offshore in the Atlantic Ocean
[] Return trip and anchoring techniques
[] Watching the Sunset and relaxing
[] Back at the dock and ending our trip
[] Exit checklist........Don't forget anything! Thanks for sailing with us
[] Introduction: Welcome aboard! Discuss your goals and scope of class
[] KISS (Keep it simple sailor)
[] USCG Safety Equipment and ASA Safety Equipment
[] Sailboat Introduction: II Dolphins is restored classic Pearson 33 Sloop w/25hp diesel auxiliary - Draft 4'/7'7"
[] What makes a Sailboat - Terms
[] Basic boat
[] Rigging - standing & running
[] Sail parts
[] Sail Construction
[] Sailing terms
[] Crew commands
[] Points of sail - tacking - jibing - heaving to - mob - pfds
[] Knots and their use
[] Handouts - Injury - Collision - Signals - Grounding - Towing - Distress Signals
[] Weather basics
[] Meeting - Crossing - Overtaking
[] Right of way & Rules of the Road
[] Captains License
[] ASA Certifications
[] Basic boat rules and common sense
2) Practical Docking and Undocking Module (2 hours)
[] Knots
[] Proper line prep for docking
[] Line theory bow, stern & spring lines, including running springs)
[] Proper boat tie-up (floating docks and pilings)
[] Boat theory (prop walk, prop wash, momentum)
[] Current and wind
[] Docking practice (bow spring, stern spring) getting in and out safely
3) Practical Sailing Module (4 hours)
[] Getting underway and sailing at Banks Channel Wrightsville Beach
[] Navigating using ATONS. ICW, River channel and Masonboro Inlet
[] Sailing offshore in the Atlantic Ocean
[] Return trip and anchoring techniques
[] Watching the Sunset and relaxing
[] Back at the dock and ending our trip
[] Exit checklist........Don't forget anything! Thanks for sailing with us
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| Refreshments (non-alcoholic) and lunch provided with the class of 8 hours |
