CAUTION: This is a subset of the Rules of the Road or “ColRegs”. Everyone is encouraged to read the ColRegs at least once in their boating career.
Rule number 1 is to always avoid a collision. If a collision occurs the Nav. Rules were not observed. The Coast Guard and Admiralty Court take the position that there are no accidents.
A watch (lookout) is required anytime that a vessel is under way.
A two sided quick reference card for navigators with common abbreviations, Speed / Distance / Time Formulas, Correcting and Uncorrecting a Compass (TVMDC), Common navigation Drafting Symbols and Their Usage, and Nautical Conversion Factors
The printing files have been updated so that two copies are printed on a standard 8 1/2 x 11 inch letter sized page, much easier than cutting the sheets first like this article does Navigators Piloting and Charting Reference Card
Can’t quite remember TVMDC and if you add or subtract whiskey or wisdom? You think 60 D Street is the local pub? This ready to print card is a quick reference for marine charting and navigation. This two sided card will save you much anguish and time. Print on heavy card stock with a contrasting color so it does not get lost.
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Piloting and Navigators Quick Reference Card
Good manners on the boat:
Always stow your gear
Bring something for everyone to eat / drink
Do NOT talk about work or personal problems…we’re out there to get away from it all, not bring it all with us.
Be supportive, even if you’re the best sailor on the boat.
Be on time or call if you’re delayed or need to cancel.
Clean up the boat and put stuff away before you leave.
If you don’t know where stuff goes, leave it alone.
Take your garbage with you.
What a skipper expects your mother to have taught you about proper boating manners.
The skipper is always in charge, they are responsible for the safety of the vessel and crew. Most skippers are quite relaxed but sometime things happen suddenly requiring action, they can quickly become very formal and firm, if this happens, PAY ATTENTION, STOP TALKING, your safety and the safety of the vessel may be at risk. Understand what needs to be done and help in a timely and safe manor.
One very helpful duty crew can do while underway is to help keep watch for other vessels and junk in the water, even if you are not ask to help. Sails can hide a large vessel for a long time. Hitting a log or another vessel can really mess up the trip.
Remember you are a guest on the skippers vessel:
Skippers Pet Peeves or How to Really Upset the Crew & Skipper (What not to Do)
A few Mountaineers – relaxed trip – good wind – flat water – great crew
Has been moved to:
http://captnmikephotos.wordpress.com/2009/09/20/mountaineers-sept-20-2009/
This presentation is to help the Coast Guard Auxiliary publicize our Boating Safety Classes. The techniques should work for many different groups.
This is the presentation I gave to the Coast Guard Auxiliary District 13 at GNATS in October. The presentation covers marketing our public education classes and best classroom practices.
Remember EVERY Auxiliary member should consider themselves a Publicity Department and pass the word to everyone they know about boating safety.
Versions prior to October 10 2009 are DRAFT versions posted here so I don’t need to send large email attachments for review.
Education Challenge 2010 – PowerPoint
Education Challenge 2010 – 4 Up PDF
The link to a Class Listing Demo has been removed after the new District 13 Web Site with GOOD class listings went live.
The How to List a Class needs to be updated to reflect the new District 13 web site that allows individual Flotillas to post their own classes directly on line.
A short sail between the rain and before the 30 knot stuff
Has been moved to:
http://captnmikephotos.wordpress.com/2009/09/06/sept-6-2009-sailing/
How to tie a Cleat – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures
How to tie a Clove Hitch – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures
How to tie a Spar Hitch – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures
How to tie a Constrictor – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures
How to tie a Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures
How to tie a Sheet Bend – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures
How to tie a Figure 8 – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures
How to tie a Square Knot – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures
How to tie a Rolling Hitch – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures
Boating Safety Tips, Tricks & Thoughts from Captnmike 