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Ratings
Ratings are the way that the Staff knows how much you know about sailing. There are a lot of ratings at the MIT Sailing Pavilion because there is a lot to know about sailing and many types of boats at MIT.
The table below lists all the current ratings. The table is ordered somewhat in the cronological order you would get a rating, but not necessarily. The Level column indicates the proficiency level in sailing for that test. The "boats" colum indicates the boats you can use with that rating, in addition to any lower level ratings. The "wind" column indicates under what wind conditions you can use the boats.
The "Guide" column (will) provides a link to study guides for those ratings. The "Test" column (will) links to the actual check-off lists that the staff use to determine if you are ready for a rating. Under Construction
| Rating | L | Description | Boats | Wind | Guide | Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swim | 0 | The most basic rating needed to take out a boat. It indicates that you have either passed the MIT Boating Test (at the Z-Center pool), or that you are over 21 and have indicated you know how to swim to the same level. | Tech Dhingy | Low | n/a | n/a |
| Provisional | 1 | Involves performing basic sailing maneuvers, demonstrating rigging and unrigging, and showing an understanding of safety precautions and right-of-way rules. | Rhodes 19 Laser Windsurf |
Med | ||
| Crew | 2 | Involves demonstrating general nautical knowledge, terminology, knots, splices, etc. This rating is prerequisite to obtaining the helmsman rating. Our booklet, Sailing the Tech Dinghy, covers the crew test (as well as the material in the provisional). | ||||
| Helmsman | 3 | Requires a solo sailing demonstration in a Tech Dinghy in a strong wind — 18 to 20 knots. The Helmsman involves sailing upwind showing good hiking technique and use of the tiller extension, followed by a series of jibes going down wind, as well as demonstrating the man-overboard procedure. The Helmsman Test is a prerequisite for taking out the Lasers and R19's on moderate to windy days; it is also the prerequisite for taking out the FJs and other more demanding boats. | FJ's Hobby 18 |
Hi | ||
| Rhodes | 2 | Allows you to use the Rhodes in medium/high winds, as well as during moonlight sails. You need the Rhodes rating, plus experience, to lead a Harbor trip. | Rhodes 19 | Hi | ||
| Laser | 3 | Laser | Hi | |||
| Spinnaker | 3 | Rhodes 19 | Hi | |||
| Bluewater Captain | 3 | Bluewater Boat | Harbor | |||
| Board Sailing | 2 | Windsurf | Hi | |||
| Sailing Team | - | Tech's / FJ's | Coach |
