The Crew Rating [.ps] [.pdf]

The purpose of the Crew Rating is to allow you to expand your knowledge beyond the basics of sailing a Tech on the Charles. You are not required to go through this check-off, but if you leave the Pavilion to sail elsewhere, and you don't know this material, don't embarrass us by telling anyone that you are an MIT sailor. The Crew Rating (and the Helmsman) are prerequisite to obtaining full use of more advanced boats. Information is available in the Pavilion's Instruction Manual.

Additional Knots

• Square
• Sheet Bend
• Fisherman's Knot
• Double Half Hitch
• Anchor Bend
• Rolling Hitch

Whipping

• Plain
• Sewn

Splices

• Eye
• Short

Miscellaneous

• Anchors (Types, Parts & Uses)
• Name Parts of Hull and Sail
• Name Fittings
• I.D. Rigs (six types)
• Coil and Heave a Line
• Sailing Terms