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[[Winterization]] - things to make the boat secure for the winter | [[Winterization]] - things to make the boat secure for the winter | ||
Revision as of 10:36, 23 June 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
Winterization - things to make the boat secure for the winter
De-Winterization - things to make the boat ready for the sailing season
Maintenance - regular maintenance activities
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
