Bluewater
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
X-Dimension HowTos - 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?
She lived on a mooring at the Pavilion; occasionally went to sea for a day or two or to race.
- 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
