Sailing In Dublin Club

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Sailing In Dublin Club

• Basic objective of the club is to offer regular
  sailing at low cost.
• This is achieved by sharing the use and upkeep of
  the sailing fleet.
• Not a proper substitute for structured training
  courses e.g. Glenans
• SID relies on its members to organise sailing
  nights, rescue cover, boat maintenance, social
  and other activities etc.

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Organisation

• Captain and Vice captain for each session
• Members are allocated a sailing session but may
  sail on other sessions if places are available
• Be on time or let Captain know if you will be
  late or are not attending
• Fleet is 6 X 420s, Laser 1, Ruffian

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Before Sailing

• Sign log book
• Listen carefully to sailing plan
• Help with preparation and launch of Rescue boat
• Prepare your boat

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Boat Preparation

• Be responsible for your own boat
• Boat must be rigged properly
• Tiller, Rudder, Paddles, Bailer and spinnaker
  pole should be tied in
• Check bungs and buoyancy tanks
• Do not sail a damaged boat
• Help others get ready !

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Personal Safety

• Be properly dressed
• Must wear a wetsuit and runners/booties (or warm
  clothes/rain gear and soft soled shoes for the
  Ruffian)
• Must wear a life jacket
• Wear a windcheater, Hat, Gloves
• Know your own sailing ability and limits
• Suntan lotion, Food, soft drink
• Sailing Knife

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Safety rules

• Follow captains instructions
• Follow instructions of rescue crew
• No sailing above force 4
• Life jacket at all times
• Rescue boat must be launched and started before
  other boats are launched
• Rescue boat is last off the water

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On the water

• Stay in Harbour until all boats are ready to
  leave
• Stay close to other boats and rescue boat at all
  times
• Stick to sailing plan/area unless told otherwise
• Let Captain/Rescue know if there is a problem

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Capsize Drill

• Dont panic
• Stay with boat and check that your crew is OK
• Un-cleat Sheets
• Bring boat head to wind
• Other boats should heave-to in the vicinity
• Let rescue know if you are cold

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Rights of way

• HSS and other commercial craft have right of way
  (1000 fine, SID does not pay)
• Watch out for other boats and avoid collision
  even if you have right of way
• Take early and clear action to avoid collisions
• Sail before power rule ..Dont rely on rule

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After Sailing

• Rescue boat is last off the water
• Help pulling up rescue boat and other boats up
  slipway
• De-rig boat and pack all equipment in its correct
  place
• Fix any minor damage
• Report any incidents/damage to Captain

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And Lastly !

• Make good use of the Club
• Try to improve your skills
• Let Captain/Committee members know any comments
  you may have
• Dont forget the social events and regattas
• Enjoy yourself !!
• Any Comments ??