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Latest revision as of 16:30, 24 February 2024

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

Winterization - things to make the boat secure for the winter

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

Technical Info

Systems Descriptions - detailed enumeration of systems

Safety Requirements - official requirements for equipment aboard the boat

Vessel Documentation - USCG Vessel Documentation, registration, MMSI No., PHRF-NE and CFR-MKII certificates

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

Skipper and Crew Ratings

Bluewater Crew Rating - information and checklists

Bluewater Skipper - Expectations and Processes

Orientation and Education

Useful Resources - things to read as you learn about bluewater sailing

Departure Checklist - things to do before you get underway

Return Checklist - things to do before you leave the boat

Storm Checklist - things to do if a big storm or hurricane is coming

Standard Operational Procedures - various operational best practices

Maintenance - regular maintenance activities

Radio Channels in Boston Harbor - useful channels to know

Sailing Terminology - just when you thought you knew English

Intro to Bluewater Program - session recorded IAP 2023

Offshore Sailing Classes - IAP

Racing Mashnee - Racing Insights

Rogue Racing Series - September 25 to October 30, 2013

Bluewater History

These are previous MIT Nautical Association bluewater boats:

  • Mashnee - Buzzards Bay 30 -- Thanks to Jan Rozendaal !! -- Built in 1902; Re-built in 2008; sailed and raced at MIT 2018 to present
  • X-Dimension - C&C 43 -- Thanks to David Collins '59 !! -- Built 1973; sailed and raced at MIT 2011-2017.
  • 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
  • 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