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[[Standard operational procedures]] - various operational best practices
 
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[[X-Dimension_HowTos | How To...]] - how to do just about anything on the boat
  
 
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*[[nevermore | ''Nevermore'']] - Tartan 37 -- '''Thanks to Ralph Reis '48 !!''' Built 1980; sailed & raced at MIT 2007-2010.
 
*[[nevermore | ''Nevermore'']] - Tartan 37 -- '''Thanks to Ralph Reis '48 !!''' Built 1980; sailed & raced at MIT 2007-2010.
  
*''Hermes'' - San Juan 24 -- sailed at MIT at least 1984 - 1989, probably 1983, maybe 1990 or so? <br>She lived on a mooring at the Pavilion; occasionally went to sea for a day or two or to race.
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*''Hermes'' - San Juan 24 -- sailed at MIT at least 1984 - 1989, probably 1983, maybe 1990 or so?
  
 
*''Aleida'' - Hinckley 38 -- '''Thanks to Albert Hopeman '34 !!'''  Built 1970; sailed at MIT 1981-2005, raced 2001-2005.
 
*''Aleida'' - Hinckley 38 -- '''Thanks to Albert Hopeman '34 !!'''  Built 1970; sailed at MIT 1981-2005, raced 2001-2005.

Revision as of 09:38, 16 May 2012

Welcome to the MIT Bluewater Sailing Wiki

Please visit the MIT Bluewater Sailing page for general information about the coastal sailing program at MIT. This wiki is used as a reference and administrative tool.

Administration

Contact Info - pavilion staff, MITNA skippers, SeaTow emergency, local marinas

Systems Status - current status of systems on the boat

Task List - ongoing list of things that need to be done

Shopping List - things needed for the boat

Crew List - list of crew familiar with the boat

Technical Info

Systems Descriptions - detailed enumeration of systems

Safety Requirements - official requirements for equipment aboard the boat

Vessel Documentation - U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Documentation, registration, license

Documents - tabulation of technical documents, user manuals, and other reference materials

Inventory - what is on the boat and where is it stowed

History - boat construction, history, previous owner

Orientation and Education

Departure checklist - things to do before you get underway

Return checklist - things to do before you leave the boat

Standard operational procedures - various operational best practices

How To... - how to do just about anything on the boat

Winterization - things to make the boat secure for the winter

De-Winterization - things to make the boat ready for the sailing season

Radio Channels in Boston Harbor - useful channels to know

Bluewater Ratings - ratings and skills

Sailing Terminology - just when you thought you knew English

Bluewater History

These are previous MIT Nautical Association bluewater boats:

  • X-Dimension - C&C 43 -- Thanks to David Collins '59!! Built 1973; sailed at MIT 2011-present.
  • Nevermore - Tartan 37 -- Thanks to Ralph Reis '48 !! Built 1980; sailed & raced at MIT 2007-2010.
  • Hermes - San Juan 24 -- sailed at MIT at least 1984 - 1989, probably 1983, maybe 1990 or so?
  • Aleida - Hinckley 38 -- Thanks to Albert Hopeman '34 !! Built 1970; sailed at MIT 1981-2005, raced 2001-2005.

These are the tracks and notes from various bluewater trips and events:

Links

Web Links to vendors, boating organizations, official regulations, terminology, and various instructional sites.

Wiki Info - how to use the bluewater wiki