New Basic SailingNew Basic Sailing

Crew actionCrew action & basic & basic procedureprocedure 　　March 2009March 2009

Hiro MinamiHiro Minami

ContentsContents• Terminology Terminology • Preparing Sailing / Before leaving portPreparing Sailing / Before leaving port• Sail Structure Sail Structure • Hoist SailHoist Sail• Wind direction and speed Wind direction and speed • Sailing angles ( direction of wind )Sailing angles ( direction of wind )• Head Sail trimmingHead Sail trimming• Change direction of a yacht procedure Change direction of a yacht procedure • Running sail GennakerRunning sail Gennaker• Structure of GennakerStructure of Gennaker• Hoist GennakerHoist Gennaker• Jibe with GennakerJibe with Gennaker• Returning to a harbor ( docking to a port ) Returning to a harbor ( docking to a port )

– Appendix Seaman-ship / Tips Appendix Seaman-ship / Tips

BowBow

Port side Port side

Starboard sideStarboard side

SternStern

CockpitCockpit

Windward side Windward side

Leeward sideLeeward side

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CockpitCockpit

Steering ( rat )Steering ( rat )

Winch Winch

PulpitPulpit

Dodger Dodger

Window HatchWindow Hatch

MastMast

Forestay Forestay

Spin HalyardSpin Halyard

Jib HalyardJib Halyard

Halyard creetHalyard creet

Halyard Winch Halyard Winch

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Fore stayFore stay

Jib Sail ( rolled )Jib Sail ( rolled )

Furling systemFurling system

Jib Furling lineJib Furling line

Jib SheetJib Sheet

BoomBoom

Main SailMain Sail

Main SheetMain Sheet

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Preparing for Sailing / Leaving a Preparing for Sailing / Leaving a portport Preparation for sailingPreparation for sailing

Sail cover, winch cover, should be Sail cover, winch cover, should be removedremovedMain / Midzen halyard should be setMain / Midzen halyard should be setWinch handles should be placedWinch handles should be placedUncoil jib sheets - > eight knot at the Uncoil jib sheets - > eight knot at the endendSetting spin sheet Setting spin sheet

Leaving a portLeaving a portShore power disconnectShore power disconnectMoring line -> store at bow storageMoring line -> store at bow storageFender -> store at bow storageFender -> store at bow storageMast, Main sheet,

cockpit x 2, Midzen

Sail Structure Sail Structure

Head

TackClew

LeechLuff

Foot

Head Sail ( Jib )

Tip of Bow

Top of Mast Jib Halyard

Jib sheet

Head

TackClew

Leech

Luff

Foot

Main Sail

Mast

Top of Mast Main Halyard

Outhaul

BoomCunningham

Hoist a sailHoist a sailMain SailMain Sail

Untie sail tie Untie sail tie Loose leaf lope for both ( No1 and No2 ) Loose leaf lope for both ( No1 and No2 ) Pull in Main Halyard till top of mastPull in Main Halyard till top of mastSet cunninghum line at tackSet cunninghum line at tackTie LazyJack to forward sideTie LazyJack to forward sideAdjust tension of outhaul Adjust tension of outhaul Adjust main sail sheet Adjust main sail sheet

Jib Sail Jib Sail Untie Jib furling line Untie Jib furling line Set jib sheet to winch and wait for Set jib sheet to winch and wait for skipper’s callskipper’s callAfter skipper’s call, pull in jib sheet until After skipper’s call, pull in jib sheet until jib sail trimmedjib sail trimmed

Wind direction and speed Wind direction and speed • Cockpit metersCockpit meters

– Boat Speed Boat Speed – Wind direction Wind direction – Wind speed ( True and apparent )Wind speed ( True and apparent )– Depth Depth – SOG ( Speed Over Ground )SOG ( Speed Over Ground )

• Wind directionWind direction– Windex Windex – TelltailTelltail

Sailing anglesSailing angles ( relation between wind & ( relation between wind & sailing direction )sailing direction )

• Position of boatPosition of boat– Close-hauled ( upwind sail )Close-hauled ( upwind sail )– Abeam Abeam – BroadreachBroadreach– RunningRunning– Port tack ( wind from left )Port tack ( wind from left )– Starboard tack (wind from right )Starboard tack (wind from right )– Coming up Coming up – Falling off ( Bearing )Falling off ( Bearing )

Headsail (Jib) trimming 1Headsail (Jib) trimming 1

• Sailing upwindSailing upwind– Assume port tack closehold Assume port tack closehold – To control wind flow for bothsides of sailTo control wind flow for bothsides of sail

• Leeward side wind Leeward side wind

• Windward side Windward side

– Check “ telltail “ to see wind flow of both Check “ telltail “ to see wind flow of both sides sides • Starboard side ( Leeward side ) Starboard side ( Leeward side ) GreenGreen telltail telltail

• Port side ( Windward side ) Port side ( Windward side ) RedRed telltail telltail

– Sail ease or tighten by Jib sheetSail ease or tighten by Jib sheet

Head

Clew

LeechLuff

FootTack

Headsail (Jib) trimming 2Headsail (Jib) trimming 2• Sailing upwindSailing upwind

– Assume port tack closehold Assume port tack closehold • Wind from portside ( left side ) Wind from portside ( left side )

• Windward flow Windward flow

• Leeward flowLeeward flow

– If Windward side telltail failsIf Windward side telltail fails• Windward flow is not rightWindward flow is not right

• Pulling in jib sail Pulling in jib sail

– If Leeward side telltail fails If Leeward side telltail fails • Leeward flow is not rightLeeward flow is not right

• Ease jib sailEase jib sail

Headsail (Jib) trimming 3Headsail (Jib) trimming 3Falling off ( Bearing ) Falling off ( Bearing ) • Sailing upwindSailing upwind

– Assume port tack closehold Assume port tack closehold • Make sure jib and mailsail trimmed wellMake sure jib and mailsail trimmed well

• Wind flow for windward and leeward are Wind flow for windward and leeward are smoothsmooth

• If not trimmer should adjust sailIf not trimmer should adjust sail

– Skipper calls Bearing Skipper calls Bearing • Skipper start steer yacht to leeward slowly Skipper start steer yacht to leeward slowly

– mail sail trimmer ease mainsailmail sail trimmer ease mainsail– Jim trimmer ease jibsailJim trimmer ease jibsail

Change direction of a yacht procedureChange direction of a yacht procedure – – Tacking Tacking

Assume boat position is closehaldAssume boat position is closehald port tack ( wind from left side port tack ( wind from left side ))

• SkipperSkipper1.1. Check if cockpit is ready for TackingCheck if cockpit is ready for Tacking

2.2. Call “ Tacking “ and start steering yacht to windward Call “ Tacking “ and start steering yacht to windward

3.3. Keep steering yachtKeep steering yacht

4.4. Stop steering when yacht position get Closehold ( port tack )Stop steering when yacht position get Closehold ( port tack )

• Jib sail trimmer windward ( port )Jib sail trimmer windward ( port )1.1. Set winch handle and let Skipper know you are readySet winch handle and let Skipper know you are ready

2.2. Ready for pull in Jib sheet with two crew ( winch and sheet hold ) Ready for pull in Jib sheet with two crew ( winch and sheet hold )

3.3. Wait jib sheet leeward side released then pulling in jib sheetWait jib sheet leeward side released then pulling in jib sheet

4.4. Pulling in jib sheet until both side of telltail get right wind flowPulling in jib sheet until both side of telltail get right wind flow

• Jib sail trimmer leeward ( starboard ) Jib sail trimmer leeward ( starboard ) 1.1. Hold jib sheet by hand and let Skipper know you are readyHold jib sheet by hand and let Skipper know you are ready

2.2. Wait yacht bow toward wind direction ( Jib sail start recieving back Wait yacht bow toward wind direction ( Jib sail start recieving back wind ) wind )

3.3. When bow start steering to leeward side, release jib sheet completelyWhen bow start steering to leeward side, release jib sheet completely

4.4. Support/help windward side crewSupport/help windward side crew

Tacking completed

Tacking completed

Change direction of a yacht procedure Change direction of a yacht procedure – – Jibing Jibing

Assume boat position is running starboard tack ( wind from right side )Assume boat position is running starboard tack ( wind from right side )• SkipperSkipper

1.1. Check if cockpit is ready for jibingCheck if cockpit is ready for jibing2.2. Call “ jibe “ and start steering yacht to leeward Call “ jibe “ and start steering yacht to leeward 3.3. Make sure boom reach to center, steer yacht from dead running to starboard Make sure boom reach to center, steer yacht from dead running to starboard

runningrunning4.4. Stop steering when yacht position is starboard runningStop steering when yacht position is starboard running

• Main Sail trimmerMain Sail trimmer1.1. Jib sail trimmer can handle main sail sheet as wellJib sail trimmer can handle main sail sheet as well2.2. Pulling in main sheet as quick as possible till boom reach center positionPulling in main sheet as quick as possible till boom reach center position3.3. When yacht steer to starboard, ease main sheet gradually When yacht steer to starboard, ease main sheet gradually 4.4. Adjust main sail sheetAdjust main sail sheet

• Jib sail trimmer windward ( port )Jib sail trimmer windward ( port )1.1. Trimming jib sail and be ready for jibeTrimming jib sail and be ready for jibe2.2. Ease jib sheet to trim jib sail at last moment Ease jib sheet to trim jib sail at last moment 3.3. Release jib sheet completelyRelease jib sheet completely4.4. Help other crewHelp other crew

• Jib sail trimmer leeward ( starboard ) Jib sail trimmer leeward ( starboard ) 1.1. Set winch handle and set jib sheet to winchSet winch handle and set jib sheet to winch2.2. Wait for jib sheet ( port side ) released Wait for jib sheet ( port side ) released 3.3. Pulling in jib sheet to trim jib sailPulling in jib sheet to trim jib sail4.4. Trim jib sheet to adjust jib sail right positionTrim jib sheet to adjust jib sail right position

Jibing Jibing

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Running sail Running sail GennakerGennakerWhat’s Gennaker What’s Gennaker

Sail for downwindSail for downwind

Easy handling ( without spinpole )Easy handling ( without spinpole )Head – Spin Halyard To mast head Head – Spin Halyard To mast head

Tack - Bow split lineTack - Bow split line

Clew – Spin sheet to cockpit ( Port & Starboard )Clew – Spin sheet to cockpit ( Port & Starboard )

Socks make easy to hoist and dropSocks make easy to hoist and dropHoist with socks on then socks downHoist with socks on then socks down

Structure of Structure of GennakerGennaker

When we hoist Gennaker, socks should be onWhen we hoist Gennaker, socks should be on1.1. Head – Spin Halyard To mast head Head – Spin Halyard To mast head

2.2. Tack - Bow split lineTack - Bow split line

3.3. Clew – Spin sheet to cockpit ( Port & Clew – Spin sheet to cockpit ( Port & Starboard )Starboard )

Socks is controlled by two blue linesSocks is controlled by two blue lines

Hoist Gennaker Hoist Gennaker Assume boat position is abeam to broadreachAssume boat position is abeam to broadreach• SkipperSkipper

1.1. Call “ Gennaker Set “Call “ Gennaker Set “2.2. Call “ Hoist “ Call “ Hoist “ 3.3. Keep yacht direction straightKeep yacht direction straight

• Bow manBow man1.1. Bring Gennaker bag to bow and set Tack and Crew Bring Gennaker bag to bow and set Tack and Crew 2.2. Support Gennaker going out from a sail bagSupport Gennaker going out from a sail bag3.3. Check all lines are clear then go back to cockpitCheck all lines are clear then go back to cockpit

• Mast manMast man1.1. Take spin halyard line to head of GennakerTake spin halyard line to head of Gennaker2.2. Pull in Spin Halyard to topPull in Spin Halyard to top3.3. Then Socks upThen Socks up by blue lineby blue line4.4. Check all lines are clear then go back to cockpitCheck all lines are clear then go back to cockpit

• Cockpit ( Spin sheet trimmer ) Cockpit ( Spin sheet trimmer ) 1.1. Make sure spin sheets are not tangled Make sure spin sheets are not tangled 2.2. Farling jib line to fold jib sail and trim Gennaker by spin sheetFarling jib line to fold jib sail and trim Gennaker by spin sheet3.3. Fly Gennaker as far as you can Fly Gennaker as far as you can

Hoist Gennaker

Hoist Gennaker

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Jibe with Gennaker Jibe with Gennaker Assume boat position is abeam to broadreachAssume boat position is abeam to broadreach ( starboad tack )( starboad tack )• SkipperSkipper

1.1. Call “ preparing for Jibe “Call “ preparing for Jibe “2.2. Call “ Jibe “ and steer a yacht to leewardCall “ Jibe “ and steer a yacht to leeward3.3. When Gennaker clew fly further than forestay, steer bow to left When Gennaker clew fly further than forestay, steer bow to left

( windward )( windward )4.4. Keep steer slowly till right direction ( now yacht is port tack )Keep steer slowly till right direction ( now yacht is port tack )

• Main Sail TrimmerMain Sail Trimmer1.1. Pulling in main sheet until boom reach to center position Pulling in main sheet until boom reach to center position 2.2. Watch out boom movement and prepare for jibe Watch out boom movement and prepare for jibe 3.3. Check boom go to starboard then start ease main sheetCheck boom go to starboard then start ease main sheet4.4. Ease main sheet until main sail reach right positionEase main sheet until main sail reach right position

• Bow manBow man1.1. Go bow and check spin sheet from starboard is clearGo bow and check spin sheet from starboard is clear2.2. Check starboard side spin sheet are outside of forestayCheck starboard side spin sheet are outside of forestay3.3. Support Gennaker movement to clear forestaySupport Gennaker movement to clear forestay4.4. Check all sheet clear ( especially port spin sheet )Check all sheet clear ( especially port spin sheet )

• Cockpit ( Spin sheet trimmer port ) Cockpit ( Spin sheet trimmer port ) 1.1. Trim spin sheet ( port ) to keep Gennaker flyTrim spin sheet ( port ) to keep Gennaker fly2.2. Ease spin sheet to fly Gennaker as farEase spin sheet to fly Gennaker as far3.3. After make sure Gennaker clew clear forestay, release spinsheet ( port )After make sure Gennaker clew clear forestay, release spinsheet ( port )4.4. Stand port side to check luff of Gennaker to trim itStand port side to check luff of Gennaker to trim it

• Cockpit ( Spin sheet trimmer starboard ) Cockpit ( Spin sheet trimmer starboard ) 1.1. Pulling in jib sheet to set jib about 6 feet ( avoid Gennaker tangle )Pulling in jib sheet to set jib about 6 feet ( avoid Gennaker tangle )2.2. Put starboad spin sheet on winch to prepare jibePut starboad spin sheet on winch to prepare jibe3.3. After Gennaker clew goes starboad side, start pulling in spinsheet After Gennaker clew goes starboad side, start pulling in spinsheet

( Starboard ) to fly Gennaker ( Starboard ) to fly Gennaker 4.4. Take care starboard winch with spin sheet- work with starboad crewTake care starboard winch with spin sheet- work with starboad crew

Jibing Gennaker

Jibing Gennaker

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Gennaker DownGennaker DownAssume boat position is Port tack broadreachAssume boat position is Port tack broadreach• SkipperSkipper

1.1. Call “ Prepare for Gennaker Down “Call “ Prepare for Gennaker Down “2.2. Call “ Gennaker socks down “ Call “ Gennaker socks down “ 3.3. To make sure socks down then call Gennaker downTo make sure socks down then call Gennaker down

• Bow manBow man1.1. Going bow and prepare for Gennaker Down Going bow and prepare for Gennaker Down 2.2. Pulling in socks line to down socks all the way to bottomPulling in socks line to down socks all the way to bottom3.3. Work with Mast man to bring Gennaker downWork with Mast man to bring Gennaker down

• Mast manMast man1.1. Take Socks line for socks downTake Socks line for socks down2.2. Work with Bow Man to sock downWork with Bow Man to sock down3.3. Release Spin Halyard to down GennakerRelease Spin Halyard to down Gennaker4.4. Check all lines are clear then go back to cockpitCheck all lines are clear then go back to cockpit

• Cockpit ( Spin sheet trimmer ) Cockpit ( Spin sheet trimmer ) 1.1. Release Jib furler line and pulling in Jib to open itRelease Jib furler line and pulling in Jib to open it2.2. Easing spin sheet to help socks downEasing spin sheet to help socks down3.3. Trim Jib sheet to keep boat speed Trim Jib sheet to keep boat speed

Gennaker Down co

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Gennaker Down co

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