Difference between revisions of "Bluewater Skipper"
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| + | MIT Bluewater skipper’s first responsibility is for the safety of the ship, their shipmates, and themselves. It is further expected that Bluewater Skippers shall lead growth in the MIT sailing community, maintenance of the Bluewater vessel, and the development of the Bluewater sailing program. They shall demonstrate sound leadership and technical sailing skills. | ||
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| + | MIT Bluewater Skippers shall provide safe circumstances in which to operate a sailing vessel. They shall preserve or improve the health of the crew, the vessel, and the ocean environment. They shall seek to maximize the exposure of the MIT community to opportunities to enjoy this environment. They shall nurture the growth of technical and leadership skills among members of the MIT sailing community who seek them. | ||
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| + | There are two levels for MIT Bluewater Skipper: Provisional and Skipper. The Provisional rating is for sailing in Boston Harbor under Jib and Main during daylight hours. The advanced rating includes the privileges and responsibilities of the basic rating and adds the privileges of sailing beyond the Boston vicinity under sail plans and conditions appropriate for the experience of the skipper and crew. All skippers must hold active sailing cards. | ||
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Revision as of 18:46, 17 February 2018
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Overview
MIT Bluewater skipper’s first responsibility is for the safety of the ship, their shipmates, and themselves. It is further expected that Bluewater Skippers shall lead growth in the MIT sailing community, maintenance of the Bluewater vessel, and the development of the Bluewater sailing program. They shall demonstrate sound leadership and technical sailing skills.
Mission:
MIT Bluewater Skippers shall provide safe circumstances in which to operate a sailing vessel. They shall preserve or improve the health of the crew, the vessel, and the ocean environment. They shall seek to maximize the exposure of the MIT community to opportunities to enjoy this environment. They shall nurture the growth of technical and leadership skills among members of the MIT sailing community who seek them.
Ratings:
There are two levels for MIT Bluewater Skipper: Provisional and Skipper. The Provisional rating is for sailing in Boston Harbor under Jib and Main during daylight hours. The advanced rating includes the privileges and responsibilities of the basic rating and adds the privileges of sailing beyond the Boston vicinity under sail plans and conditions appropriate for the experience of the skipper and crew. All skippers must hold active sailing cards.
Provisional Skipper Procedure
Provisional Fast Track
The Bluewater community recognizes that members may enter the community with significant prior experience which they would like to share to grow the program. Some examples of 'significant prior experience' may be ownership of a keelboat, extensive racing experience, significant bareboat skippering experience, charter/delivery captains, or professional training in a maritime institution such as a military service, merchant marine academy, or the American Association of Tall Ships.
The process to follow the Fast Track to the Provisional Skipper License, which confers the same privileges and responsibilities as the Provisional Skipper, is outlined here.
