CREW ORGANIZATION
Please print this.
This is a list of the various Crew
Positions on the boat -- Some of these won't make sense right now but hopefully,
after a few practices and races things will fall into place.
We will frequently
have to convert the boat from cruise mode to race mode. This will
involve removing the dodger and moving the cushions from the main
cabin to the aft cabin. Any spinnakers should be moved to the
forward cabin and any headsails should be moved to the main
cabin.
At the end of of the day we have to convert the boat back to
cruise mode.
BOW / FOREDECK
Arrival on board -
Below deck: Check spinnakers are ready - bands if required -
On deck: Check halyards see that all are clear and free to run. Setup spinnaker sheets and guys, foreguy, pole topping lift and all other lines associated with the spinnaker, rig spinnaker pole.
Racing-
Below deck: Help getting sails on deck.
On deck: Sight start line - indicate position relative to start line - maintain lookout - load headsails, check for clean feed of luff tape, check halyard tension (sail shape) & mast bend, prepare spinnaker for hoist, open bag, help hoist, change guys during gybe, load headsails for change, keep all sheets and guys clean ready to hoist, tack or gybe. Secure all headsails, remove and store below if practical.
Clean-up-
On deck: Check all lines and equipment for damage, report any damage to Tactics, coil all spinnaker sheets and guys, halyards - check for free running & move forward, secure spinnaker pole, secure forehatch - LOCK FOREHATCH
Below Deck: Help put sails away
MAST
Arrival on board -
Below deck:. Assist Bow checking all spinnakers
On deck: Assist Bow checking halyards and setting up spinnaker gear.
Racing-
Below deck: Assist Sewer getting sails on deck check mast bend.
On deck: Pump halyards at the mast, assist Bow, help headsail clear babystay, run clew.
Clean-up
On deck: Assist Bow, check turning blocks. Report any problems to Tactics
Below deck: Assist Sewer.
PIT
Arrival on board-
Below deck: Stow gear -- Assist Sewer getting sails on deck
On deck: Layout and check all halyards check clutches and cabin top winches, work with Bow & Mast to get halyards setup.
Racing-
Below deck: Keep halyard organized and free to run.
On deck: Tail halyards, drop halyards, adjust Cunningham, outhaul, halyard tension, pole
topping lift and foreguy/downhaul. Grind in reef points.
Clean-up:
On deck: Work with Bow & Mast to check halyards for damage, move halyards to bow, coil tails. Check clutches and winches for damage.
Below deck: Store sails - Keep any wet sails on deck. Check to see all parts of the boat are clean, gear stowed, all hatches secure.
MAIN
Arrival on board-
Below deck: With help from Sewer, bring mainsail up on deck.
On deck: With help from Runners, Mast, & Sewer, remove & stow sailcover & get Dutchman system ready on cruising main. Get halyard on and main ready to raise.
Racing-
Below deck: --
On deck: Trim main – adjust vang and backstay
Clean-up-
On deck: With help from Runners, Mast, & Sewer, remove race main - inspect & report any damage to Tactics, install cruising main. Secure sailcover.
Below deck: With help from Sewer, stow racing main.
JIB
Arrival on board-
Below deck: Check with Tactics for headsail - help Sewer get sail on deck.
On deck: Run Jib sheets, set jib cars, set out winch handles. Set backstay to 500lbs.
Racing-
Below deck: -
On deck: Grind & trim headsails, adjust backstay and vang pressure.
Clean-up-
On deck: Fold and pack headsails with help from Sewer and Runners, install furling sail if required, coil and stow jib sheets, stow winch handles and hardware.
Below deck: Help Sewer stow headsails.
SEWER / RUNNERS
Arrival on board-
Below deck: Check with Tactics as to required sails, move sails to required area. Work with Bow to check spinnakers to see that they are ready to use. Re-pack, band as required, bring required sails on deck.
On deck: Set up runners - Help Main get sail ready.
Racing-
Below deck: Fold and pack sails, find out from Tactics what sails are needed next, assist Pit in keeping halyards organized and free to run, assist Mast in getting sails on deck and below deck. Keep working area clean.
On deck: Tension windward runner as required, ease runner PRIOR to tacking/gybing. Fold and pack sails - note & report to Tactics any damage. Work with Mast to get sails below. Run clew, sit on high side. Assist Pit.
Clean-up-
On deck: Secure runners, assist Main and Jib. Fold and pack sails, inspect and report any damage to Tactics.
Below deck: Store sails - Keep any wet sails on deck. Check to see all parts of the boat are clean, gear stowed, all hatches secure.
TACTICS
Arrival on board-
Below deck: Check race course / instructions tide/current situation, obtain weather information. Turn on and check electronics. Check that everything is ready.
On deck: Check electronics & hydraulics, check that everything is ready on deck.
Racing-
Below deck: Determine & maintain course, check weather, tides, & currents.
On deck: Check boat position in fleet and determine course, check sail trim, Call all tacks and gybes.
Clean-up-
On deck: Make a written note of any gear or equipment damage, put away any electronics.
Below deck: Shut off all electronics, prepare any protest information, check with Helm for final check of boat and secure boat.
HELM
Arrival on board-
Below deck: Check engine, turn on required systems, check tide/current situation, check weather.
On deck: Disconnect water & electrical, start and warm engine. Check all systems ready for departure, fenders up on departure.
Racing-
Below deck: Check weather & course.
On deck: Steer assigned course, consult with Tactics as to course, tacks and gybes.
Clean-up-
On deck: Check that boat is moored correctly, secure engine, connect electrical and water.
Below deck: Confer with Tactics re: protest, secure all vessel systems, final inspection of interior - secure boat.