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Cruising Crew Training

  • 09 Oct 2018
  • 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • DSC Docks
  • 10

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We will be holding another session for Cruising Crew Training to give a refresher on the following topics:
  • Know difference between port and starboard
  • How to properly step on and step off (with lines) at dock
  • Understand names of dock lines
    • Bow Lines – Port and Starboard
    • Spring Lines – Forward vs Aft
    • Stern lines
  • How to cleat a docking line
  • How to double back a docking line
  • How to fend off
    • How to raise mainsail
    • Know where the main halyard is located and how to use it
  • Know where the main sheet is and how to use it
  • How to deploy the jib
    • Understand the furling line and how to use it
    • Know where the jib sheets are and how to use them
  • Know how to furl the jib
  • Know how to lower the mainsail
  • Know how to tie on fenders
  • Know how to start the engine
  • Understand proper use of winches – i.e. self-tailing winches
  • Understand proper use of Navigation light
  • Discussion of emergency situation
  • Radio communication protocol including emergency situation

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The Downtown Sailing Center

Est 1994
1425 Key Highway, Suite 110, Baltimore, MD 21230
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