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Tricolor light

2024-10-14T13:56:55Z

Ted: changed the arc of the white light sector from 225 to 135.

On sailboats, it is permitted to display a single three-color light fixture at the top of the mast in lieu of the normally required [[sidelights]] and [[sternlight]].

[[Image:Tricolor.png]]

This fixture must shine red over an arc of 112.5 degrees from directly forward to port (replacing the port sidelight). The fixture must shine green over an arc of 112.5 from directly forward to starboard (replacing the starboard sidelight). And it must shine white to aft, over an arc of 135 degrees (replacing the sternlight).

The advantage of this light is that a single bulb can be used for all the required navigation lights when sailing at night. This decreases the amount of power needed from the ship's batteries. Another advantage is that the light is higher above the water and potentially more visible from a long distance.

A possible disadvantage of using the tricolor light while sailing is that -- being much higher than the sidelights and sternlight it replaces -- other craft, especially smaller boats motoring or sailing nearby -- may not notice the tricolor at the top of the mast. So one might consider using the tricolor out to sea, while using the lower lights in harbors, even though either (but not both simultaneously) are legal anywhere.

And one operational complication is that -- since the tricolor cannot replace the lower sidelights and sternlight while motoring -- the crew must remember to turn the tricolor OFF when the masthead light (steaming light) is turned ON when motoring at night.

[[Category:Sailing Terms]]

Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2020

2020-01-29T14:57:01Z

Ted: added safety slides

You know that MIT has a fabulous river sailing program, but did you also know that MIT also has an offshore sailing program, where you can sail MIT's 47-foot boat, Mashnee, in Boston Harbor, to Provincetown, along the Maine coast, and even to Halifax, Nova Scotia?

The purpose of this IAP course is to show you that sailing a 47-foot boat differs from dinghy sailing only in degree: the boat and sails are bigger, you can stay out longer (days!), and you don’t have to come back to the dock at night. We are offering 8 sessions that will cover the fundamental and practical aspects of large boat sailing, with the goal of making everyone feel equipped with the knowledge to feel comfortable sailing along the coast. The classes will cover keelboats, weather, navigation, safety at sea, racing, and chartering a boat in the Caribbean.

No prior knowledge of keelboats or sailing is required (though the latter is very helpful); just an interest in learning about sailing in the salt water.

* '''Location''': 66-144 (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=66)

* '''Times''': Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30

=Sessions=

==Tue Jan 7: Introduction to MIT Bluewater- Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss the Bluewater program, our classic boat Mashnee, what types of sails & trips we offer, and how you can get involved as crew. No big boat sailing experience is needed, but an understainding of sailing vocabulary will be helpful.

==Thu Jan 9: Sailing beyond MIT - Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss how exploring sailing options outside of MIT. Whether you would like to own your own boat, charter in exotic places, looking to venture offshore, or to build upon the skills you have learned here at MIT, this session will provide options for taking your sailing to the next level.

==Thu Jan 14: Navigation #1 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Where are you? How will you get to your destination safely?
In this course we will cover the basics of coastal navigation, including how to
read nautical charts, identification of navigation aids, and proper use of a magnetic compass.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2020_1.pdf]]

==Thu Jan 16: Navigation #2 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In part two of this introduction to coastal navigation, we will further discuss skills for safe navigation, including understanding of tides and currents, piloting and dead reckoning, the navigation rules, as well as techniques for using electronic devices such as depth sounders, GPS, and RADAR.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2020_2.pdf]]

==Tue Jan 21: Racing - Adam Traina==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Racing is a very fun and very effective way to learn how to sail well; you are on a boat with expert sailors who are helping you to correctly trim, drive, navigate and in general sail the boat. In this session we will introduce sailboat racing and cover a broad range of topics that will enable you to have fun while racing keelboats. Topics we will cover include:

* what does it even mean to race boat that are really different?
* different types of races: courses, regular vs. chase races.
* the basic racing rules of sailing
* starts (very different from auto race starts!)
* sail trim
* racing and sailing tactics

==Thu Jan 23: Weather - Eric Brown==
6:30 - 8:30pm - You’ve probably heard ‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky in morning, sailors take warning’, but did you ever wonder why that is so? In this session we will cover many aspects of weather as it related to sailing, including:

* Weather basics: high and low pressure, warm and cold fronts, and what it all means for the sailor.
* Observational weather - what can you tell about future weather based on what you are seeing now?
* NOAA weather forecasts - there’s a lot of information, and we will make sense of it.
* How to get weather information at sea, when there is no 6 o’clock news.

Slides from this session: [[File:MIT_IAP_2020_-_Offshore_Sailing_-_Weather.pptx]]

==Tue Jan 28: About Sailing Safety - Arne Gelb==
6:30 - 8:30pm - This interactive two-hour session will review key concepts you learned during the course with a focus on practical ways to keep yourself and crewmates safe,so you can focus on cruising, racing or just having fun afloat. We'll cover:

* Five things to do before getting underway
* Avoiding the two biggest mistakes
* Safety tips
* Differences between sailing on the Charles vs. coastal waters
* The most common categories of emergencies

Slides from this session: [[File:About_Sailing_Safely_Bluewater_Skippers_Course_IAP_Jan_2020.pdf]]

==Thu Jan 30: The Science of Knots - Vishal Prakash Patil==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Mathematicians and engineers from MIT have used color-changing fibers to help develop a mathematical model that can predict the stability of a knot. By combining the theoretical with the empirical, the new approach can explain why one knot is better for a specific application than another.

A link to an article about this work in gCaptain: https://gcaptain.com/mit-knot-study-science/

=Further Study and Additional Resources=

==Sailing & Seamanship==

The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: John Rousmaniere

The Art of Seamanship: Ralph Naranjo

Chapman Piloting and Seamanship - Jonathan Eaton

International Marine Book of Sailing: Robby Robinson

==Boat Maintenance==

Offshore Sailing - Bill Seifert

Sail and Rig Tuning - Ivar Dedekam

Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual - Nigel Calder

==Navigation==

[http://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=msi_portal_page_62&pubCode=0002 The American Practical Navigator] (BOWDITCH) - National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

[http://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml NOAA Raster Chart Viewer]

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists Light List] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRuleChanges Navigation Rules] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmMain Local Notices to Mariners] - U.S. Coast Guard

[https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ NOAA Tides and Currents]

[https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/publications/coast-pilot/index.html United States Coast Pilot] - NOAA

==Weather==

NOAA National Maps: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/outlook_tab.php

NOAA Marine Forecast by Zone (Coastal): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/zone/east/boxmz.htm

Boston Harbor Marine Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=anz230&syn=anz200

Passage Weather: http://www.passageweather.com

North Atlantic Weather Fax Charts: http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marsh.shtml

Gulf Stream and Offshore Weather: http://www.bermudarace.com/DefaultPermissions/LogisticsResources/tabid/202/Default.aspx

File:About Sailing Safely Bluewater Skippers Course IAP Jan 2020.pdf

2020-01-29T14:54:00Z

Ted:

Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2020

2020-01-28T06:22:26Z

Ted: added knots class

You know that MIT has a fabulous river sailing program, but did you also know that MIT also has an offshore sailing program, where you can sail MIT's 47-foot boat, Mashnee, in Boston Harbor, to Provincetown, along the Maine coast, and even to Halifax, Nova Scotia?

The purpose of this IAP course is to show you that sailing a 47-foot boat differs from dinghy sailing only in degree: the boat and sails are bigger, you can stay out longer (days!), and you don’t have to come back to the dock at night. We are offering 8 sessions that will cover the fundamental and practical aspects of large boat sailing, with the goal of making everyone feel equipped with the knowledge to feel comfortable sailing along the coast. The classes will cover keelboats, weather, navigation, safety at sea, racing, and chartering a boat in the Caribbean.

No prior knowledge of keelboats or sailing is required (though the latter is very helpful); just an interest in learning about sailing in the salt water.

* '''Location''': 66-144 (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=66)

* '''Times''': Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30

=Sessions=

==Tue Jan 7: Introduction to MIT Bluewater- Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss the Bluewater program, our classic boat Mashnee, what types of sails & trips we offer, and how you can get involved as crew. No big boat sailing experience is needed, but an understainding of sailing vocabulary will be helpful.

==Thu Jan 9: Sailing beyond MIT - Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss how exploring sailing options outside of MIT. Whether you would like to own your own boat, charter in exotic places, looking to venture offshore, or to build upon the skills you have learned here at MIT, this session will provide options for taking your sailing to the next level.

==Thu Jan 14: Navigation #1 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Where are you? How will you get to your destination safely?
In this course we will cover the basics of coastal navigation, including how to
read nautical charts, identification of navigation aids, and proper use of a magnetic compass.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2020_1.pdf]]

==Thu Jan 16: Navigation #2 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In part two of this introduction to coastal navigation, we will further discuss skills for safe navigation, including understanding of tides and currents, piloting and dead reckoning, the navigation rules, as well as techniques for using electronic devices such as depth sounders, GPS, and RADAR.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2020_2.pdf]]

==Tue Jan 21: Racing - Adam Traina==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Racing is a very fun and very effective way to learn how to sail well; you are on a boat with expert sailors who are helping you to correctly trim, drive, navigate and in general sail the boat. In this session we will introduce sailboat racing and cover a broad range of topics that will enable you to have fun while racing keelboats. Topics we will cover include:

* what does it even mean to race boat that are really different?
* different types of races: courses, regular vs. chase races.
* the basic racing rules of sailing
* starts (very different from auto race starts!)
* sail trim
* racing and sailing tactics

==Thu Jan 23: Weather - Eric Brown==
6:30 - 8:30pm - You’ve probably heard ‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky in morning, sailors take warning’, but did you ever wonder why that is so? In this session we will cover many aspects of weather as it related to sailing, including:

* Weather basics: high and low pressure, warm and cold fronts, and what it all means for the sailor.
* Observational weather - what can you tell about future weather based on what you are seeing now?
* NOAA weather forecasts - there’s a lot of information, and we will make sense of it.
* How to get weather information at sea, when there is no 6 o’clock news.

==Tue Jan 28: About Sailing Safety - Arne Gelb==
6:30 - 8:30pm - This interactive two-hour session will review key concepts you learned during the course with a focus on practical ways to keep yourself and crewmates safe,so you can focus on cruising, racing or just having fun afloat. We'll cover:

* Five things to do before getting underway
* Avoiding the two biggest mistakes
* Safety tips
* Differences between sailing on the Charles vs. coastal waters
* The most common categories of emergencies

==Thu Jan 30: The Science of Knots - Vishal Prakash Patil==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Mathematicians and engineers from MIT have used color-changing fibers to help develop a mathematical model that can predict the stability of a knot. By combining the theoretical with the empirical, the new approach can explain why one knot is better for a specific application than another.

A link to an article about this work in gCaptain: https://gcaptain.com/mit-knot-study-science/

=Further Study and Additional Resources=

==Sailing & Seamanship==

The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: John Rousmaniere

The Art of Seamanship: Ralph Naranjo

Chapman Piloting and Seamanship - Jonathan Eaton

International Marine Book of Sailing: Robby Robinson

==Boat Maintenance==

Offshore Sailing - Bill Seifert

Sail and Rig Tuning - Ivar Dedekam

Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual - Nigel Calder

==Navigation==

[http://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=msi_portal_page_62&pubCode=0002 The American Practical Navigator] (BOWDITCH) - National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

[http://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml NOAA Raster Chart Viewer]

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists Light List] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRuleChanges Navigation Rules] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmMain Local Notices to Mariners] - U.S. Coast Guard

[https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ NOAA Tides and Currents]

[https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/publications/coast-pilot/index.html United States Coast Pilot] - NOAA

==Weather==

NOAA National Maps: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/outlook_tab.php

NOAA Marine Forecast by Zone (Coastal): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/zone/east/boxmz.htm

Boston Harbor Marine Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=anz230&syn=anz200

Passage Weather: http://www.passageweather.com

North Atlantic Weather Fax Charts: http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marsh.shtml

Gulf Stream and Offshore Weather: http://www.bermudarace.com/DefaultPermissions/LogisticsResources/tabid/202/Default.aspx

Offshore2020

2020-01-28T06:15:59Z

Ted: Ted moved page Offshore2020 to Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2020: better name

#REDIRECT [[Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2020]]

Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2020

2020-01-28T06:15:57Z

Ted: Ted moved page Offshore2020 to Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2020: better name

You know that MIT has a fabulous river sailing program, but did you also know that MIT also has an offshore sailing program, where you can sail MIT's 47-foot boat, Mashnee, in Boston Harbor, to Provincetown, along the Maine coast, and even to Halifax, Nova Scotia?

The purpose of this IAP course is to show you that sailing a 47-foot boat differs from dinghy sailing only in degree: the boat and sails are bigger, you can stay out longer (days!), and you don’t have to come back to the dock at night. We are offering 8 sessions that will cover the fundamental and practical aspects of large boat sailing, with the goal of making everyone feel equipped with the knowledge to feel comfortable sailing along the coast. The classes will cover keelboats, weather, navigation, safety at sea, racing, and chartering a boat in the Caribbean.

No prior knowledge of keelboats or sailing is required (though the latter is very helpful); just an interest in learning about sailing in the salt water.

* '''Location''': 66-144 (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=66)

* '''Times''': Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30

=Sessions=

==Tue Jan 7: Introduction to MIT Bluewater- Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss the Bluewater program, our classic boat Mashnee, what types of sails & trips we offer, and how you can get involved as crew. No big boat sailing experience is needed, but an understainding of sailing vocabulary will be helpful.

==Thu Jan 9: Sailing beyond MIT - Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss how exploring sailing options outside of MIT. Whether you would like to own your own boat, charter in exotic places, looking to venture offshore, or to build upon the skills you have learned here at MIT, this session will provide options for taking your sailing to the next level.

==Thu Jan 14: Navigation #1 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Where are you? How will you get to your destination safely?
In this course we will cover the basics of coastal navigation, including how to
read nautical charts, identification of navigation aids, and proper use of a magnetic compass.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2020_1.pdf]]

==Thu Jan 16: Navigation #2 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In part two of this introduction to coastal navigation, we will further discuss skills for safe navigation, including understanding of tides and currents, piloting and dead reckoning, the navigation rules, as well as techniques for using electronic devices such as depth sounders, GPS, and RADAR.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2020_2.pdf]]

==Tue Jan 21: Racing - Adam Traina==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Racing is a very fun and very effective way to learn how to sail well; you are on a boat with expert sailors who are helping you to correctly trim, drive, navigate and in general sail the boat. In this session we will introduce sailboat racing and cover a broad range of topics that will enable you to have fun while racing keelboats. Topics we will cover include:

* what does it even mean to race boat that are really different?
* different types of races: courses, regular vs. chase races.
* the basic racing rules of sailing
* starts (very different from auto race starts!)
* sail trim
* racing and sailing tactics

==Thu Jan 23: Weather - Eric Brown==
6:30 - 8:30pm - You’ve probably heard ‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky in morning, sailors take warning’, but did you ever wonder why that is so? In this session we will cover many aspects of weather as it related to sailing, including:

* Weather basics: high and low pressure, warm and cold fronts, and what it all means for the sailor.
* Observational weather - what can you tell about future weather based on what you are seeing now?
* NOAA weather forecasts - there’s a lot of information, and we will make sense of it.
* How to get weather information at sea, when there is no 6 o’clock news.

==Tue Jan 28: About Sailing Safety - Arne Gelb==
6:30 - 8:30pm - This interactive two-hour session will review key concepts you learned during the course with a focus on practical ways to keep yourself and crewmates safe,so you can focus on cruising, racing or just having fun afloat. We'll cover:

* Five things to do before getting underway
* Avoiding the two biggest mistakes
* Safety tips
* Differences between sailing on the Charles vs. coastal waters
* The most common categories of emergencies

=Further Study and Additional Resources=

==Sailing & Seamanship==

The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: John Rousmaniere

The Art of Seamanship: Ralph Naranjo

Chapman Piloting and Seamanship - Jonathan Eaton

International Marine Book of Sailing: Robby Robinson

==Boat Maintenance==

Offshore Sailing - Bill Seifert

Sail and Rig Tuning - Ivar Dedekam

Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual - Nigel Calder

==Navigation==

[http://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=msi_portal_page_62&pubCode=0002 The American Practical Navigator] (BOWDITCH) - National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

[http://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml NOAA Raster Chart Viewer]

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists Light List] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRuleChanges Navigation Rules] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmMain Local Notices to Mariners] - U.S. Coast Guard

[https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ NOAA Tides and Currents]

[https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/publications/coast-pilot/index.html United States Coast Pilot] - NOAA

==Weather==

NOAA National Maps: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/outlook_tab.php

NOAA Marine Forecast by Zone (Coastal): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/zone/east/boxmz.htm

Boston Harbor Marine Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=anz230&syn=anz200

Passage Weather: http://www.passageweather.com

North Atlantic Weather Fax Charts: http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marsh.shtml

Gulf Stream and Offshore Weather: http://www.bermudarace.com/DefaultPermissions/LogisticsResources/tabid/202/Default.aspx

File:Navigation IAP 2020 2.pdf

2020-01-17T18:20:24Z

Ted: Slides from the Jan 16, 2020 IAP lecture on Coastal Navigation

Slides from the Jan 16, 2020 IAP lecture on Coastal Navigation

File:Navigation IAP 2020 1.pdf

2020-01-17T18:19:38Z

Ted: Slides from the Jan 14, 2020 IAP lecture on Coastal Navigation

Slides from the Jan 14, 2020 IAP lecture on Coastal Navigation

Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2020

2020-01-17T18:17:27Z

Ted: Created page with " You know that MIT has a fabulous river sailing program, but did you also know that MIT also has an offshore sailing program, where you can sail MIT's 47-foot boat, Mashnee, i..."

You know that MIT has a fabulous river sailing program, but did you also know that MIT also has an offshore sailing program, where you can sail MIT's 47-foot boat, Mashnee, in Boston Harbor, to Provincetown, along the Maine coast, and even to Halifax, Nova Scotia?

The purpose of this IAP course is to show you that sailing a 47-foot boat differs from dinghy sailing only in degree: the boat and sails are bigger, you can stay out longer (days!), and you don’t have to come back to the dock at night. We are offering 8 sessions that will cover the fundamental and practical aspects of large boat sailing, with the goal of making everyone feel equipped with the knowledge to feel comfortable sailing along the coast. The classes will cover keelboats, weather, navigation, safety at sea, racing, and chartering a boat in the Caribbean.

No prior knowledge of keelboats or sailing is required (though the latter is very helpful); just an interest in learning about sailing in the salt water.

* '''Location''': 66-144 (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=66)

* '''Times''': Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30

=Sessions=

==Tue Jan 7: Introduction to MIT Bluewater- Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss the Bluewater program, our classic boat Mashnee, what types of sails & trips we offer, and how you can get involved as crew. No big boat sailing experience is needed, but an understainding of sailing vocabulary will be helpful.

==Thu Jan 9: Sailing beyond MIT - Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss how exploring sailing options outside of MIT. Whether you would like to own your own boat, charter in exotic places, looking to venture offshore, or to build upon the skills you have learned here at MIT, this session will provide options for taking your sailing to the next level.

==Thu Jan 14: Navigation #1 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Where are you? How will you get to your destination safely?
In this course we will cover the basics of coastal navigation, including how to
read nautical charts, identification of navigation aids, and proper use of a magnetic compass.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2020_1.pdf]]

==Thu Jan 16: Navigation #2 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In part two of this introduction to coastal navigation, we will further discuss skills for safe navigation, including understanding of tides and currents, piloting and dead reckoning, the navigation rules, as well as techniques for using electronic devices such as depth sounders, GPS, and RADAR.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2020_2.pdf]]

==Tue Jan 21: Racing - Adam Traina==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Racing is a very fun and very effective way to learn how to sail well; you are on a boat with expert sailors who are helping you to correctly trim, drive, navigate and in general sail the boat. In this session we will introduce sailboat racing and cover a broad range of topics that will enable you to have fun while racing keelboats. Topics we will cover include:

* what does it even mean to race boat that are really different?
* different types of races: courses, regular vs. chase races.
* the basic racing rules of sailing
* starts (very different from auto race starts!)
* sail trim
* racing and sailing tactics

==Thu Jan 23: Weather - Eric Brown==
6:30 - 8:30pm - You’ve probably heard ‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky in morning, sailors take warning’, but did you ever wonder why that is so? In this session we will cover many aspects of weather as it related to sailing, including:

* Weather basics: high and low pressure, warm and cold fronts, and what it all means for the sailor.
* Observational weather - what can you tell about future weather based on what you are seeing now?
* NOAA weather forecasts - there’s a lot of information, and we will make sense of it.
* How to get weather information at sea, when there is no 6 o’clock news.

==Tue Jan 28: About Sailing Safety - Arne Gelb==
6:30 - 8:30pm - This interactive two-hour session will review key concepts you learned during the course with a focus on practical ways to keep yourself and crewmates safe,so you can focus on cruising, racing or just having fun afloat. We'll cover:

* Five things to do before getting underway
* Avoiding the two biggest mistakes
* Safety tips
* Differences between sailing on the Charles vs. coastal waters
* The most common categories of emergencies

=Further Study and Additional Resources=

==Sailing & Seamanship==

The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: John Rousmaniere

The Art of Seamanship: Ralph Naranjo

Chapman Piloting and Seamanship - Jonathan Eaton

International Marine Book of Sailing: Robby Robinson

==Boat Maintenance==

Offshore Sailing - Bill Seifert

Sail and Rig Tuning - Ivar Dedekam

Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual - Nigel Calder

==Navigation==

[http://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=msi_portal_page_62&pubCode=0002 The American Practical Navigator] (BOWDITCH) - National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency

[http://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml NOAA Raster Chart Viewer]

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists Light List] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRuleChanges Navigation Rules] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmMain Local Notices to Mariners] - U.S. Coast Guard

[https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ NOAA Tides and Currents]

[https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/publications/coast-pilot/index.html United States Coast Pilot] - NOAA

==Weather==

NOAA National Maps: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/outlook_tab.php

NOAA Marine Forecast by Zone (Coastal): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/zone/east/boxmz.htm

Boston Harbor Marine Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=anz230&syn=anz200

Passage Weather: http://www.passageweather.com

North Atlantic Weather Fax Charts: http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marsh.shtml

Gulf Stream and Offshore Weather: http://www.bermudarace.com/DefaultPermissions/LogisticsResources/tabid/202/Default.aspx

Offshore Sailing Course

2020-01-17T17:17:47Z

Ted: added 2020

Mashnee vessel documentation

2019-07-10T17:40:06Z

Ted: /* Official documentation number: 93248 */

'''Mashnee''' is a U.S. Documented Vessel. This means that the vessel is registered with the U.S. Coast Guard [http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvdc/ National Vessel Documentation Center]. State registration is not necessary for U.S. documented vessels.

Vessel registrations can be looked up by
[[http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st1/CoastGuard/VesselByID.html vessel ID number]] or by
[[http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st1/CoastGuard/VesselByName.html vessel name]].

== Official documentation number: 93248 ==

Mashnee's documentation number is 93248. It is carved into the wood above the entrance to the forward cabin. The original, signed copy of the Certificate of Documentation must be on board at all times. A copy of the Certificate is below:

* [[Media:Certificate_of_Documentation.jpeg|Certificate of Documentation]] for Mashnee

== MMSI Number: 338236803 ==

Mashnee's MMSI number is 338236803. This number must be programmed into any VHF radios that support DSC (including handhelds) and any AIS transponders.

== Racing rating certificates ==

* [[Media:PHRF_N.E._Certificate_ZZWCHY-2018_18-05-11.pdf | PHRFNE 2018]]
* [[Media:Classic_Rating_Formula_Certificate_FQWFRW-2018_18-07-29.pdf | CRF-MKII 2018]]

== Dinghy ==

*Manufacturer: CIB Rib 10.1
*Length: 10 feet 6 inches
*Material: PVC/ fiberglass
*Year: 2018
*Serial: CIB00138D818
*Max HP: 20 HP
*Engine: 15 HP Johnson 2 stroke, currently has Minn Kota electric engine
*Registration Number: MS9256BB
*Customer Id in Mass registration database: 467444 MIT Sailing Pavilion
* [[Media:Bluewater-dinghy registration-2011 2013 aug.pdf | Certificate of Mass Registration]] for Bluewater dinghy

Mashnee vessel documentation

2019-07-10T17:39:15Z

Ted:

'''Mashnee''' is a U.S. Documented Vessel. This means that the vessel is registered with the U.S. Coast Guard [http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvdc/ National Vessel Documentation Center]. State registration is not necessary for U.S. documented vessels.

Vessel registrations can be looked up by
[[http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st1/CoastGuard/VesselByID.html vessel ID number]] or by
[[http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st1/CoastGuard/VesselByName.html vessel name]].

== Official documentation number: 93248 ==

The original, signed copy of the Certificate of Documentation must be on board at all times. A copy of the Certificate is below:

* [[Media:Certificate_of_Documentation.jpeg|Certificate of Documentation]] for Mashnee

== MMSI Number: 338236803 ==

Mashnee's MMSI number is 338236803. This number must be programmed into any VHF radios that support DSC (including handhelds) and any AIS transponders.

== Racing rating certificates ==

* [[Media:PHRF_N.E._Certificate_ZZWCHY-2018_18-05-11.pdf | PHRFNE 2018]]
* [[Media:Classic_Rating_Formula_Certificate_FQWFRW-2018_18-07-29.pdf | CRF-MKII 2018]]

== Dinghy ==

*Manufacturer: CIB Rib 10.1
*Length: 10 feet 6 inches
*Material: PVC/ fiberglass
*Year: 2018
*Serial: CIB00138D818
*Max HP: 20 HP
*Engine: 15 HP Johnson 2 stroke, currently has Minn Kota electric engine
*Registration Number: MS9256BB
*Customer Id in Mass registration database: 467444 MIT Sailing Pavilion
* [[Media:Bluewater-dinghy registration-2011 2013 aug.pdf | Certificate of Mass Registration]] for Bluewater dinghy

Bluewater

2019-07-10T17:37:52Z

Ted: /* Technical Info */

'''Welcome to the MIT Bluewater Sailing Wiki'''

Please visit the [http://sailing.mit.edu/bluewater/ 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

== Technical Info ==

[[Mashnee_systems | Systems Descriptions]] - detailed enumeration of systems

[[Safety Requirements]] - official requirements for equipment aboard the boat

[[Mashnee_vessel_documentation | Vessel Documentation]] - USCG Vessel Documentation, registration, MMSI No., PHRF-NE and CFR-MKII certificates

[[Mashnee_documents | Documents]] - tabulation of technical documents, user manuals, and other reference materials

[[Mashnee_inventory | Inventory]] - what is on the boat and where is it stowed

[[Mashnee_history | History]] - boat construction, history, previous owner

== Skipper and Crew Ratings ==

[[Bluewater Crew Rating]] - information and checklists

[[Bluewater Skipper]] - Expectations and Processes

== Orientation and Education ==

[[Departure_checklist | Departure Checklist]] - things to do before you get underway

[[Return_checklist | Return Checklist]] - things to do before you leave the boat

[[Standard_operational_procedures | 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

[[Sailing Terminology]] - just when you thought you knew English

[[Offshore Sailing Course|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

*''[[xd_pages|X-Dimension]]'' - C&C 43 -- '''Thanks to David Collins '59 !!''' -- Built 1973; sailed and raced at MIT 2011-2017.

*[[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

*''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:

*[[xd_event_history | X-Dimension]]

*[[Nevermore_Trips | Nevermore]]

*[[Aleida_History | Aleida]]

== Links ==

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

[[wikiinfo|Wiki Info]] - how to use the bluewater wiki

Bluewater

2019-07-10T17:36:51Z

Ted: /* Technical Info */ added mmsi

'''Welcome to the MIT Bluewater Sailing Wiki'''

Please visit the [http://sailing.mit.edu/bluewater/ 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

== Technical Info ==

[[Mashnee_systems | Systems Descriptions]] - detailed enumeration of systems

[[Safety Requirements]] - official requirements for equipment aboard the boat

[[Mashnee_vessel_documentation | Vessel Documentation]] - U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Documentation, registration, MMSI No., license, PHRF-NE and CFR-MKII certificates

[[Mashnee_documents | Documents]] - tabulation of technical documents, user manuals, and other reference materials

[[Mashnee_inventory | Inventory]] - what is on the boat and where is it stowed

[[Mashnee_history | History]] - boat construction, history, previous owner

== Skipper and Crew Ratings ==

[[Bluewater Crew Rating]] - information and checklists

[[Bluewater Skipper]] - Expectations and Processes

== Orientation and Education ==

[[Departure_checklist | Departure Checklist]] - things to do before you get underway

[[Return_checklist | Return Checklist]] - things to do before you leave the boat

[[Standard_operational_procedures | 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

[[Sailing Terminology]] - just when you thought you knew English

[[Offshore Sailing Course|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

*''[[xd_pages|X-Dimension]]'' - C&C 43 -- '''Thanks to David Collins '59 !!''' -- Built 1973; sailed and raced at MIT 2011-2017.

*[[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

*''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:

*[[xd_event_history | X-Dimension]]

*[[Nevermore_Trips | Nevermore]]

*[[Aleida_History | Aleida]]

== Links ==

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

[[wikiinfo|Wiki Info]] - how to use the bluewater wiki

Rewire Mashnee Nav Lights

2019-06-15T14:42:32Z

Ted:

== Statement of Problem ==

Mashnee is equipped with the following navigation lights:

* Tricolor light atop the mast (red/green/white)
* Anchor light atop the mast (all-around white)
* Steaming light (white forward-facing "masthead" light 2/3 up the mast)
* Deployable sidelights (red/green; affixes to Samson post; plugs into socket in bow vent)
* Deployable sternlight (white; attaches to backstay; plugs into socket in stern vent)

Mashnee uses several breakers for control of its navigation lights.

* TRICOLOR LIGHT breaker - Turns on either the tricolor light or the anchor light. A toggle switch next to the mast switches between the two.
* STEAMING LIGHT breaker - Turns on the steaming light and powers the socket for the bow sidelights.
* SOLAR PANEL breaker - Powers the socket used for either the solar panel charger or the sternlight.

This configuration has some drawbacks:

# Sidelights cannot be powered unless the steaming light is on. This means that the only legal lighting configuration for a vessel under sail is to use the tricolor light. Use of a tricolor while far from shore is a good option, as the light can be seen from a greater distance. However, use of a tricolor in a crowded harbor is problematic, as other vessels are generally looking out for lights on other boats closer to the surface of the water, and may not see the tricolor high atop the mast.
# Labeling of the breakers is confusing and non-intuitive.
# Switching between the tricolor and anchor lights requires a crew member to go down into the forward cabin and find the toggle switch.
# Deployment of the sidelights and sternlight is cumbersome and requires going forward on deck.

== Assumptions ==

* We want to drill as few holes as possible into the interior or exterior of Mashnee.
* We want to preserve the aesthetics of the boat as much as possible.
* We want to make the operation of the vessel as simple and intuitive as possible.

== Proposed Improvements ==

Mashnee currently uses two breakers for control of cabin lights and 12v outlets:

* MAIN CABIN breaker - powers lights and outlets on the port side of the vessel.
* CABIN 2 breaker - powers lights and outlets on the starboard side of the vessel.

Apart from being incorrectly labeled, use of two breakers for all the lights and sockets is not necessary. I propose that these two breakers be re-tasked and relabeled as the following:

* CABIN LIGHTS & OUTLETS - will power all of the cabin lights and 12v sockets in both cabins.
* RUNNING LIGHTS - will power the sockets used for the deployable sidelights and sternlight. Other possible names for this breaker include "NAVIGATION LIGHTS", or "SIDELIGHTS/STERNLIGHT", or "BOW/STERN LIGHTS".

Additional changes:

* The STEAMING LIGHT breaker will only power the steaming light on the mast.
* The SOLAR PANEL breaker will only power the socket for the solar panel.
* An additional socket will be installed in the stern lazarette for the sternlight which will have a different type of connector than the socket for the solar panel.

=== Battery Powered Backup Lights ===

Two battery powered [http://www.navisafe.com/project/navi-light-tricolor-rb-2nm/ Navisafe Tricolor lights] with RAILBLAZA Starport mounts should be kept on the boat. Each of these lights can serve as a red/green pair of sidelights, or as a white stern light. A [http://www.navisafe.com/project/navisafe-railblaza-starport/ suitable mount] for one of these lights will be installed on top of the wooden box that fits on top of the Samson post. Another mount will attached to the apparatus the clamps the deployable sternlight to the backstay. The primary sidelights and sternlight will plug into their respective 12v sockets, and the battery-powered lights will be available as backups. Note that these Navisafe lights can also be mounted in a winch socket if other mounting options fail.

== Other Solutions ==

* The most robust and foolproof solution would be to install permanent sidelights in the bow of Mashnee, and install a permanently mounted sternlight on the stern. This would require drilling holes in the boat. The wiring described above would still apply to permanently mounted running lights.

* On ''X Dimension'', a separate electrical sub-panel was installed in the cockpit which allowed all of the various navigation lights to be controlled from the cockpit, with a single breaker inside the main cabin that powered the sub-panel. This would require cutting a suitably sized hole in the cockpit somewhere.

Rewire Mashnee Nav Lights

2019-06-15T14:19:50Z

Ted: Initial version

Mashnee task list

2019-06-15T13:23:56Z

Ted: Created new page

If a task needs additional explanation, please make a page for that task and post updates. When a task is completed, move it to the 'Completed Tasks' section, and include the date it was completed.

Please use the discussion page to discuss the prioritization and content of any of these tasks.

== Summer 2019 Work ==

* [[Rewire Mashnee Nav Lights|Rewire nav lights]]

== Completed Tasks ==

Task List

2019-06-15T13:21:15Z

Ted: Redirect to Mashnee, not XD

#REDIRECT [[Mashnee task list]]

Mashnee systems

2019-05-17T11:59:59Z

Ted: /* Fuel System */

This is an exhaustive list of '''Mashnee's''' various subsystems.

= Specifications =

= Anchors =

= Rigging =

== Mast and Boom ==

== Standing Rigging ==

=== Shrouds and Spreaders ===

=== Headstay and Backstay ===

=== Running Backstays ===

==Running Rigging==

=== Halyards ===

=== Sheets ===

= Sails =

== Sails Kept on the Boat==

===Mainsail===

===Headsails===

===Spinnaker===

== Sails not on the boat==

= Deck =

== Winches ==

= Machinery =

== Power Train ==

=== Engine ===

40 HP Volvo D2-40 diesel engine. Installed: 2008.

=== Transmission ===

=== Coupler ===

=== Stuffing Box ===

=== Propeller ===

2 blades Gori feathering propeller.

=== Muffler ===

=== Fuel System ===

20 Gallon diesel fuel tank.

When the tank is full, the fuel gauge reads "F". When the tank is 10 gallons down, the fuel gauge reads "E". The gauge seems to be non-linear and should not be relied upon for accurate measurement of the fuel tank.

=== Fluids and Filters and Impeller ===

== Steering ==

=== Helm ===

=== Rudder ===

== Thru-Hulls ==

== Bilge Pumps ==

=== Strum Boxes ===

== Head ==

= Electrical =

== 12-volt ==

=== Batteries ===

Two batteries run through a battery switch. Batteries are both house and engine; no distinction possible with current wiring.

=== Solar Charging ===
Yes

=== Circuit Breaker Panel ====

=== Cabin Lights ===

=== Horn ===

=== Blower ===

=== Navigation Lights ===

== Anti-Electrolysis ==

== Lightning Dissipation ==

= Electronics =

== Wind ==
Raymarine [http://c470.jerodisys.com/470Lib/st60wind.pdf ST60 wind instrument]. This is no longer supported by Raymarine, so if it goes kaput we'll want to replace it. The mast wiring runs into a small white Raymarine box which is located in the ceiling just to port of the mast. As of May 2019, the connection was made via a screw terminal domino block.

== Depth Sounder/Log/Water temperature ==

Airmar Intelligent Tri, part #20-435-01. Note that while this is the number printed on the back of the transducer, it is likely not the correct part number for finding the docu online, as I was unable to discover anything in a google search. [KDS]

Also note that the water temp is not currently being reported to the MFD (May 2019).

== AHRS ==

The radar and AIS require a boat heading data source. We have ordered a Raymarine AR200 and will install it in May 2019. [KDS]

== NMEA 2000 network ==
There is a [http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=1597 SeaTalkng backbone], which is an NMEA 2000 network with non-standard connectors. As of May 2019, the backbone was installed behind the Axiom MFD.

== Radar ==
Another near-future thing (as of May 2019). We have the radar ([https://www.bandg.com/bg/type/radar/bg-4g-bb-radar-kit/ B&G Broadband 4G Radar]); we are looking for a way to install it in a 1902-compliant manner.

== AIS Transponder ==

* Vesper Marine XB-8000 Class-B AIS Transponder '''NOT CURRENTLY INSTALLED'''. Another near-future thing (as of May 2019).

== Radios ==

=== Fixed VHF ===

* Uniden UM525 Fixed Mount VHF Marine Radio
* Owner's Manual: [[File:Uniden_UM525_VHF_Radio.pdf]]
* MMSI Number: 338236803 (assigned via SeaTow)

=== Handheld ===

* Uniden WHAMx4 Wireless Handheld Auxiliary Microphone
* Owner's Manual: [[File:Uniden_WHAMX4om.pdf]]
* Communicates wirelessly with the fixed-mount VHF radio
* The wireless recharging cradle is mounted just to starboard of the companionway

= Magnetic Compasses =

There is a magnetic compass which is placed in the starboard lazarette. When it is deployed it is mounted on a small brass rail at the foot of the companionway. The two wires plug into the bottom of the sailing instruments box.

Note, this compass cannot be trusted. Compasses do not take hard knocks well, and there is no guarantee that its placement is not in a magnetically pathological location. This compass can be used for relative heading hold, e.g. maintaining a number. However, the absolute values are not to be trusted at all. [KDS]

= Galley =

== Stove ==

The stove is an Orico-style alcohol stove. Alcohol does not burn as hot as propane so it takes longer to cook.

To operate the stove, remove the wooden plate and place it above, where the metal underside will serve as a heat deflector.

The top of the stove needs to be open to reveal the metal canister underneath. There is a black rubber disk which seals the canister and keeps the alcohol from evaporating. Remove this.

Ensure that the stove dial is turned to the on position, and then the stove can be lit with a lighter or match.

The stove is extinguished by turning the dial fully off, and then replacing the rubber disk and the wooden cover.

== Refrigerator / Ice Box ==

== Utensils ==

== Fresh Water ==

= Safety =

== Fire Extinguishers ==

== PFDs ==

== Throwables ==

== Harnesses, Jacklines, Tethers ==

== Visual Distress Signals ==

Mashnee systems

2019-05-17T11:59:32Z

Ted: /* Fuel System */

This is an exhaustive list of '''Mashnee's''' various subsystems.

= Specifications =

= Anchors =

= Rigging =

== Mast and Boom ==

== Standing Rigging ==

=== Shrouds and Spreaders ===

=== Headstay and Backstay ===

=== Running Backstays ===

==Running Rigging==

=== Halyards ===

=== Sheets ===

= Sails =

== Sails Kept on the Boat==

===Mainsail===

===Headsails===

===Spinnaker===

== Sails not on the boat==

= Deck =

== Winches ==

= Machinery =

== Power Train ==

=== Engine ===

40 HP Volvo D2-40 diesel engine. Installed: 2008.

=== Transmission ===

=== Coupler ===

=== Stuffing Box ===

=== Propeller ===

2 blades Gori feathering propeller.

=== Muffler ===

=== Fuel System ===

20 Gallon diesel fuel tank.

When the tank is full, the fuel gauge reads "F". When the tank is 10 gallons down, the fuel gauge reads "E". The seems to be non-linear and should not be relied upon for accurate measurement of the fuel tank.

=== Fluids and Filters and Impeller ===

== Steering ==

=== Helm ===

=== Rudder ===

== Thru-Hulls ==

== Bilge Pumps ==

=== Strum Boxes ===

== Head ==

= Electrical =

== 12-volt ==

=== Batteries ===

Two batteries run through a battery switch. Batteries are both house and engine; no distinction possible with current wiring.

=== Solar Charging ===
Yes

=== Circuit Breaker Panel ====

=== Cabin Lights ===

=== Horn ===

=== Blower ===

=== Navigation Lights ===

== Anti-Electrolysis ==

== Lightning Dissipation ==

= Electronics =

== Wind ==
Raymarine [http://c470.jerodisys.com/470Lib/st60wind.pdf ST60 wind instrument]. This is no longer supported by Raymarine, so if it goes kaput we'll want to replace it. The mast wiring runs into a small white Raymarine box which is located in the ceiling just to port of the mast. As of May 2019, the connection was made via a screw terminal domino block.

== Depth Sounder/Log/Water temperature ==

Airmar Intelligent Tri, part #20-435-01. Note that while this is the number printed on the back of the transducer, it is likely not the correct part number for finding the docu online, as I was unable to discover anything in a google search. [KDS]

Also note that the water temp is not currently being reported to the MFD (May 2019).

== AHRS ==

The radar and AIS require a boat heading data source. We have ordered a Raymarine AR200 and will install it in May 2019. [KDS]

== NMEA 2000 network ==
There is a [http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=1597 SeaTalkng backbone], which is an NMEA 2000 network with non-standard connectors. As of May 2019, the backbone was installed behind the Axiom MFD.

== Radar ==
Another near-future thing (as of May 2019). We have the radar ([https://www.bandg.com/bg/type/radar/bg-4g-bb-radar-kit/ B&G Broadband 4G Radar]); we are looking for a way to install it in a 1902-compliant manner.

== AIS Transponder ==

* Vesper Marine XB-8000 Class-B AIS Transponder '''NOT CURRENTLY INSTALLED'''. Another near-future thing (as of May 2019).

== Radios ==

=== Fixed VHF ===

* Uniden UM525 Fixed Mount VHF Marine Radio
* Owner's Manual: [[File:Uniden_UM525_VHF_Radio.pdf]]
* MMSI Number: 338236803 (assigned via SeaTow)

=== Handheld ===

* Uniden WHAMx4 Wireless Handheld Auxiliary Microphone
* Owner's Manual: [[File:Uniden_WHAMX4om.pdf]]
* Communicates wirelessly with the fixed-mount VHF radio
* The wireless recharging cradle is mounted just to starboard of the companionway

= Magnetic Compasses =

There is a magnetic compass which is placed in the starboard lazarette. When it is deployed it is mounted on a small brass rail at the foot of the companionway. The two wires plug into the bottom of the sailing instruments box.

Note, this compass cannot be trusted. Compasses do not take hard knocks well, and there is no guarantee that its placement is not in a magnetically pathological location. This compass can be used for relative heading hold, e.g. maintaining a number. However, the absolute values are not to be trusted at all. [KDS]

= Galley =

== Stove ==

The stove is an Orico-style alcohol stove. Alcohol does not burn as hot as propane so it takes longer to cook.

To operate the stove, remove the wooden plate and place it above, where the metal underside will serve as a heat deflector.

The top of the stove needs to be open to reveal the metal canister underneath. There is a black rubber disk which seals the canister and keeps the alcohol from evaporating. Remove this.

Ensure that the stove dial is turned to the on position, and then the stove can be lit with a lighter or match.

The stove is extinguished by turning the dial fully off, and then replacing the rubber disk and the wooden cover.

== Refrigerator / Ice Box ==

== Utensils ==

== Fresh Water ==

= Safety =

== Fire Extinguishers ==

== PFDs ==

== Throwables ==

== Harnesses, Jacklines, Tethers ==

== Visual Distress Signals ==

Mashnee systems

2019-05-17T11:54:58Z

Ted: /* Propeller */

This is an exhaustive list of '''Mashnee's''' various subsystems.

= Specifications =

= Anchors =

= Rigging =

== Mast and Boom ==

== Standing Rigging ==

=== Shrouds and Spreaders ===

=== Headstay and Backstay ===

=== Running Backstays ===

==Running Rigging==

=== Halyards ===

=== Sheets ===

= Sails =

== Sails Kept on the Boat==

===Mainsail===

===Headsails===

===Spinnaker===

== Sails not on the boat==

= Deck =

== Winches ==

= Machinery =

== Power Train ==

=== Engine ===

40 HP Volvo D2-40 diesel engine. Installed: 2008.

=== Transmission ===

=== Coupler ===

=== Stuffing Box ===

=== Propeller ===

2 blades Gori feathering propeller.

=== Muffler ===

=== Fuel System ===

=== Fluids and Filters and Impeller ===

== Steering ==

=== Helm ===

=== Rudder ===

== Thru-Hulls ==

== Bilge Pumps ==

=== Strum Boxes ===

== Head ==

= Electrical =

== 12-volt ==

=== Batteries ===

Two batteries run through a battery switch. Batteries are both house and engine; no distinction possible with current wiring.

=== Solar Charging ===
Yes

=== Circuit Breaker Panel ====

=== Cabin Lights ===

=== Horn ===

=== Blower ===

=== Navigation Lights ===

== Anti-Electrolysis ==

== Lightning Dissipation ==

= Electronics =

== Wind ==
Raymarine [http://c470.jerodisys.com/470Lib/st60wind.pdf ST60 wind instrument]. This is no longer supported by Raymarine, so if it goes kaput we'll want to replace it. The mast wiring runs into a small white Raymarine box which is located in the ceiling just to port of the mast. As of May 2019, the connection was made via a screw terminal domino block.

== Depth Sounder/Log/Water temperature ==

Airmar Intelligent Tri, part #20-435-01. Note that while this is the number printed on the back of the transducer, it is likely not the correct part number for finding the docu online, as I was unable to discover anything in a google search. [KDS]

Also note that the water temp is not currently being reported to the MFD (May 2019).

== AHRS ==

The radar and AIS require a boat heading data source. We have ordered a Raymarine AR200 and will install it in May 2019. [KDS]

== NMEA 2000 network ==
There is a [http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=1597 SeaTalkng backbone], which is an NMEA 2000 network with non-standard connectors. As of May 2019, the backbone was installed behind the Axiom MFD.

== Radar ==
Another near-future thing (as of May 2019). We have the radar ([https://www.bandg.com/bg/type/radar/bg-4g-bb-radar-kit/ B&G Broadband 4G Radar]); we are looking for a way to install it in a 1902-compliant manner.

== AIS Transponder ==

* Vesper Marine XB-8000 Class-B AIS Transponder '''NOT CURRENTLY INSTALLED'''. Another near-future thing (as of May 2019).

== Radios ==

=== Fixed VHF ===

* Uniden UM525 Fixed Mount VHF Marine Radio
* Owner's Manual: [[File:Uniden_UM525_VHF_Radio.pdf]]
* MMSI Number: 338236803 (assigned via SeaTow)

=== Handheld ===

* Uniden WHAMx4 Wireless Handheld Auxiliary Microphone
* Owner's Manual: [[File:Uniden_WHAMX4om.pdf]]
* Communicates wirelessly with the fixed-mount VHF radio
* The wireless recharging cradle is mounted just to starboard of the companionway

= Magnetic Compasses =

There is a magnetic compass which is placed in the starboard lazarette. When it is deployed it is mounted on a small brass rail at the foot of the companionway. The two wires plug into the bottom of the sailing instruments box.

Note, this compass cannot be trusted. Compasses do not take hard knocks well, and there is no guarantee that its placement is not in a magnetically pathological location. This compass can be used for relative heading hold, e.g. maintaining a number. However, the absolute values are not to be trusted at all. [KDS]

= Galley =

== Stove ==

The stove is an Orico-style alcohol stove. Alcohol does not burn as hot as propane so it takes longer to cook.

To operate the stove, remove the wooden plate and place it above, where the metal underside will serve as a heat deflector.

The top of the stove needs to be open to reveal the metal canister underneath. There is a black rubber disk which seals the canister and keeps the alcohol from evaporating. Remove this.

Ensure that the stove dial is turned to the on position, and then the stove can be lit with a lighter or match.

The stove is extinguished by turning the dial fully off, and then replacing the rubber disk and the wooden cover.

== Refrigerator / Ice Box ==

== Utensils ==

== Fresh Water ==

= Safety =

== Fire Extinguishers ==

== PFDs ==

== Throwables ==

== Harnesses, Jacklines, Tethers ==

== Visual Distress Signals ==

Mashnee systems

2019-05-17T11:54:27Z

Ted: /* Engine */

This is an exhaustive list of '''Mashnee's''' various subsystems.

= Specifications =

= Anchors =

= Rigging =

== Mast and Boom ==

== Standing Rigging ==

=== Shrouds and Spreaders ===

=== Headstay and Backstay ===

=== Running Backstays ===

==Running Rigging==

=== Halyards ===

=== Sheets ===

= Sails =

== Sails Kept on the Boat==

===Mainsail===

===Headsails===

===Spinnaker===

== Sails not on the boat==

= Deck =

== Winches ==

= Machinery =

== Power Train ==

=== Engine ===

40 HP Volvo D2-40 diesel engine. Installed: 2008.

=== Transmission ===

=== Coupler ===

=== Stuffing Box ===

=== Propeller ===

=== Muffler ===

=== Fuel System ===

=== Fluids and Filters and Impeller ===

== Steering ==

=== Helm ===

=== Rudder ===

== Thru-Hulls ==

== Bilge Pumps ==

=== Strum Boxes ===

== Head ==

= Electrical =

== 12-volt ==

=== Batteries ===

Two batteries run through a battery switch. Batteries are both house and engine; no distinction possible with current wiring.

=== Solar Charging ===
Yes

=== Circuit Breaker Panel ====

=== Cabin Lights ===

=== Horn ===

=== Blower ===

=== Navigation Lights ===

== Anti-Electrolysis ==

== Lightning Dissipation ==

= Electronics =

== Wind ==
Raymarine [http://c470.jerodisys.com/470Lib/st60wind.pdf ST60 wind instrument]. This is no longer supported by Raymarine, so if it goes kaput we'll want to replace it. The mast wiring runs into a small white Raymarine box which is located in the ceiling just to port of the mast. As of May 2019, the connection was made via a screw terminal domino block.

== Depth Sounder/Log/Water temperature ==

Airmar Intelligent Tri, part #20-435-01. Note that while this is the number printed on the back of the transducer, it is likely not the correct part number for finding the docu online, as I was unable to discover anything in a google search. [KDS]

Also note that the water temp is not currently being reported to the MFD (May 2019).

== AHRS ==

The radar and AIS require a boat heading data source. We have ordered a Raymarine AR200 and will install it in May 2019. [KDS]

== NMEA 2000 network ==
There is a [http://www.raymarine.com/view/?id=1597 SeaTalkng backbone], which is an NMEA 2000 network with non-standard connectors. As of May 2019, the backbone was installed behind the Axiom MFD.

== Radar ==
Another near-future thing (as of May 2019). We have the radar ([https://www.bandg.com/bg/type/radar/bg-4g-bb-radar-kit/ B&G Broadband 4G Radar]); we are looking for a way to install it in a 1902-compliant manner.

== AIS Transponder ==

* Vesper Marine XB-8000 Class-B AIS Transponder '''NOT CURRENTLY INSTALLED'''. Another near-future thing (as of May 2019).

== Radios ==

=== Fixed VHF ===

* Uniden UM525 Fixed Mount VHF Marine Radio
* Owner's Manual: [[File:Uniden_UM525_VHF_Radio.pdf]]
* MMSI Number: 338236803 (assigned via SeaTow)

=== Handheld ===

* Uniden WHAMx4 Wireless Handheld Auxiliary Microphone
* Owner's Manual: [[File:Uniden_WHAMX4om.pdf]]
* Communicates wirelessly with the fixed-mount VHF radio
* The wireless recharging cradle is mounted just to starboard of the companionway

= Magnetic Compasses =

There is a magnetic compass which is placed in the starboard lazarette. When it is deployed it is mounted on a small brass rail at the foot of the companionway. The two wires plug into the bottom of the sailing instruments box.

Note, this compass cannot be trusted. Compasses do not take hard knocks well, and there is no guarantee that its placement is not in a magnetically pathological location. This compass can be used for relative heading hold, e.g. maintaining a number. However, the absolute values are not to be trusted at all. [KDS]

= Galley =

== Stove ==

The stove is an Orico-style alcohol stove. Alcohol does not burn as hot as propane so it takes longer to cook.

To operate the stove, remove the wooden plate and place it above, where the metal underside will serve as a heat deflector.

The top of the stove needs to be open to reveal the metal canister underneath. There is a black rubber disk which seals the canister and keeps the alcohol from evaporating. Remove this.

Ensure that the stove dial is turned to the on position, and then the stove can be lit with a lighter or match.

The stove is extinguished by turning the dial fully off, and then replacing the rubber disk and the wooden cover.

== Refrigerator / Ice Box ==

== Utensils ==

== Fresh Water ==

= Safety =

== Fire Extinguishers ==

== PFDs ==

== Throwables ==

== Harnesses, Jacklines, Tethers ==

== Visual Distress Signals ==

Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2019

2019-01-23T15:46:28Z

Ted: /* Fri Jan 25: Weather - Eric Brown */

You know that MIT has a fabulous river sailing program, but did you also know that MIT also has an offshore sailing program, where you can sail MIT's 47-foot boat, Mashnee, in Boston Harbor, to Provincetown, along the Maine coast, and even to Halifax, Nova Scotia?

The purpose of this IAP course is to show you that sailing a 437-foot boat differs from dinghy sailing only in degree: the boat and sails are bigger, you can stay out longer (days!), and you don’t have to come back to the dock at night. We are offering 8 sessions that will cover the fundamental and practical aspects of large boat sailing, with the goal of making everyone feel equipped with the knowledge to feel comfortable sailing along the coast. The classes will cover keelboats, weather, navigation, safety at sea, racing, and chartering a boat in the Caribbean.

No prior knowledge of keelboats or sailing is required (though the latter is very helpful); just an interest in learning about sailing in the salt water.

* '''IAP listing''': http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-9289af8d5862a09a01588396c2fc01cd.html

* '''Location''': 66-144 (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=66)

* '''Times''': Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30

=Sessions=

==Tue Jan 8: Introduction to MIT Bluewater- Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss the Bluewater program, our classic boat Mashnee, what types of sails & trips we offer, and how you can get involved as crew. No big boat sailing experience is needed, but an understainding of sailing vocabulary will be helpful.

==Thu Jan 10: Sailing beyond MIT - Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss how exploring sailing options outside of MIT. Whether you would like to own your own boat, charter in exotic places, looking to venture offshore, or to build upon the skills you have learned here at MIT, this session will provide options for taking your sailing to the next level.

==Tue Jan 15: Racing - Adam Traina==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Racing is a very fun and very effective way to learn how to sail well; you are on a boat with expert sailors who are helping you to correctly trim, drive, navigate and in general sail the boat. In this session we will introduce sailboat racing and cover a broad range of topics that will enable you to have fun while racing keelboats. Topics we will cover include:

* what does it even mean to race boat that are really different?
* different types of races: courses, regular vs. chase races.
* the basic racing rules of sailing
* starts (very different from auto race starts!)
* sail trim
* racing and sailing tactics

==Thu Jan 17: Navigation #1 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Where are you? How will you get to your destination safely? In this course we will cover the
basics of coastal navigation, including how to read nautical charts, identification of navigation
aids, and proper use of a magnetic compass.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2019_1.pdf]]

==Thu Jan 22: Navigation #2 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In part two of this introduction to coastal navigation, we will further discuss skills for safe navigation, including understanding of tides and currents, piloting and dead reckoning, the navigation rules, as well as techniques for using electronic devices such as depth sounders, GPS, and RADAR.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2019_2.pdf]]

==Thu Jan 24: Weather - Eric Brown==
6:30 - 8:30pm - You’ve probably heard ‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky in morning, sailors take warning’, but did you ever wonder why that is so? In this session we will cover many aspects of weather as it related to sailing, including:

* Weather basics: high and low pressure, warm and cold fronts, and what it all means for the sailor.
* Observational weather - what can you tell about future weather based on what you are seeing now?
* NOAA weather forecasts - there’s a lot of information, and we will make sense of it.
* How to get weather information at sea, when there is no 6 o’clock news.

==Tue Jan 29: About Sailing Safety - Arne Gelb==
6:30 - 8:30pm - This interactive two-hour session will review key concepts you learned during the course with a focus on practical ways to keep yourself and crewmates safe,so you can focus on cruising, racing or just having fun afloat. We'll cover:

* Five things to do before getting underway
* Avoiding the two biggest mistakes
* Safety tips
* Differences between sailing on the Charles vs. coastal waters
* The most common categories of emergencies

=Further Study and Additional Resources=

==Sailing & Seamanship==

The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: John Rousmaniere

The Art of Seamanship: Ralph Naranjo

Chapman Piloting and Seamanship - Jonathan Eaton

==Boat Maintenance==

Offshore Sailing - Bill Seifert

Sail and Rig Tuning - Ivar Dedekam

Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual - Nigel Calder

==Navigation==

[http://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=msi_portal_page_62&pubCode=0002 The American Practical Navigator] (BOWDITCH) - National Imagery and Mapping Agency

[http://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml NOAA Raster Chart Viewer]

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists Light List] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRuleChanges Navigation Rules] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmMain Local Notices to Mariners] - U.S. Coast Guard

[https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ NOAA Tides and Currents]

==Weather==

NOAA National Maps: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/outlook_tab.php

NOAA Marine Forecast by Zone (Coastal): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/zone/east/boxmz.htm

Boston Harbor Marine Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=anz230&syn=anz200

Passage Weather: http://www.passageweather.com

North Atlantic Weather Fax Charts: http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marsh.shtml

Gulf Stream and Offshore Weather: http://www.bermudarace.com/DefaultPermissions/LogisticsResources/tabid/202/Default.aspx

==Stories==

Sailing a Serious Ocean: https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Serious-Ocean-Sailboats-Stories/dp/007170440X/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8

The Boat Who Wouldn't Float - Farley Mowat

40,000 Miles in a Canoe - Voss

The Perfect Storm - Sebastian Junger

Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2019

2019-01-23T15:43:59Z

Ted: /* Thu Jan 22: Navigation #2 - Ted Young */

You know that MIT has a fabulous river sailing program, but did you also know that MIT also has an offshore sailing program, where you can sail MIT's 47-foot boat, Mashnee, in Boston Harbor, to Provincetown, along the Maine coast, and even to Halifax, Nova Scotia?

The purpose of this IAP course is to show you that sailing a 437-foot boat differs from dinghy sailing only in degree: the boat and sails are bigger, you can stay out longer (days!), and you don’t have to come back to the dock at night. We are offering 8 sessions that will cover the fundamental and practical aspects of large boat sailing, with the goal of making everyone feel equipped with the knowledge to feel comfortable sailing along the coast. The classes will cover keelboats, weather, navigation, safety at sea, racing, and chartering a boat in the Caribbean.

No prior knowledge of keelboats or sailing is required (though the latter is very helpful); just an interest in learning about sailing in the salt water.

* '''IAP listing''': http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-9289af8d5862a09a01588396c2fc01cd.html

* '''Location''': 66-144 (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=66)

* '''Times''': Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30

=Sessions=

==Tue Jan 8: Introduction to MIT Bluewater- Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss the Bluewater program, our classic boat Mashnee, what types of sails & trips we offer, and how you can get involved as crew. No big boat sailing experience is needed, but an understainding of sailing vocabulary will be helpful.

==Thu Jan 10: Sailing beyond MIT - Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss how exploring sailing options outside of MIT. Whether you would like to own your own boat, charter in exotic places, looking to venture offshore, or to build upon the skills you have learned here at MIT, this session will provide options for taking your sailing to the next level.

==Tue Jan 15: Racing - Adam Traina==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Racing is a very fun and very effective way to learn how to sail well; you are on a boat with expert sailors who are helping you to correctly trim, drive, navigate and in general sail the boat. In this session we will introduce sailboat racing and cover a broad range of topics that will enable you to have fun while racing keelboats. Topics we will cover include:

* what does it even mean to race boat that are really different?
* different types of races: courses, regular vs. chase races.
* the basic racing rules of sailing
* starts (very different from auto race starts!)
* sail trim
* racing and sailing tactics

==Thu Jan 17: Navigation #1 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Where are you? How will you get to your destination safely? In this course we will cover the
basics of coastal navigation, including how to read nautical charts, identification of navigation
aids, and proper use of a magnetic compass.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2019_1.pdf]]

==Thu Jan 22: Navigation #2 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In part two of this introduction to coastal navigation, we will further discuss skills for safe navigation, including understanding of tides and currents, piloting and dead reckoning, the navigation rules, as well as techniques for using electronic devices such as depth sounders, GPS, and RADAR.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2019_2.pdf]]

==Fri Jan 25: Weather - Eric Brown==
6:30 - 8:30pm - You’ve probably heard ‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky in morning, sailors take warning’, but did you ever wonder why that is so? In this session we will cover many aspects of weather as it related to sailing, including:

* Weather basics: high and low pressure, warm and cold fronts, and what it all means for the sailor.
* Observational weather - what can you tell about future weather based on what you are seeing now?
* NOAA weather forecasts - there’s a lot of information, and we will make sense of it.
* How to get weather information at sea, when there is no 6 o’clock news.

==Tue Jan 29: About Sailing Safety - Arne Gelb==
6:30 - 8:30pm - This interactive two-hour session will review key concepts you learned during the course with a focus on practical ways to keep yourself and crewmates safe,so you can focus on cruising, racing or just having fun afloat. We'll cover:

* Five things to do before getting underway
* Avoiding the two biggest mistakes
* Safety tips
* Differences between sailing on the Charles vs. coastal waters
* The most common categories of emergencies

=Further Study and Additional Resources=

==Sailing & Seamanship==

The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: John Rousmaniere

The Art of Seamanship: Ralph Naranjo

Chapman Piloting and Seamanship - Jonathan Eaton

==Boat Maintenance==

Offshore Sailing - Bill Seifert

Sail and Rig Tuning - Ivar Dedekam

Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual - Nigel Calder

==Navigation==

[http://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=msi_portal_page_62&pubCode=0002 The American Practical Navigator] (BOWDITCH) - National Imagery and Mapping Agency

[http://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml NOAA Raster Chart Viewer]

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists Light List] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRuleChanges Navigation Rules] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmMain Local Notices to Mariners] - U.S. Coast Guard

[https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ NOAA Tides and Currents]

==Weather==

NOAA National Maps: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/outlook_tab.php

NOAA Marine Forecast by Zone (Coastal): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/zone/east/boxmz.htm

Boston Harbor Marine Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=anz230&syn=anz200

Passage Weather: http://www.passageweather.com

North Atlantic Weather Fax Charts: http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marsh.shtml

Gulf Stream and Offshore Weather: http://www.bermudarace.com/DefaultPermissions/LogisticsResources/tabid/202/Default.aspx

==Stories==

Sailing a Serious Ocean: https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Serious-Ocean-Sailboats-Stories/dp/007170440X/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8

The Boat Who Wouldn't Float - Farley Mowat

40,000 Miles in a Canoe - Voss

The Perfect Storm - Sebastian Junger

Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2019

2019-01-23T15:43:37Z

Ted: /* Thu Jan 17: Navigation #1 - Ted Young */

You know that MIT has a fabulous river sailing program, but did you also know that MIT also has an offshore sailing program, where you can sail MIT's 47-foot boat, Mashnee, in Boston Harbor, to Provincetown, along the Maine coast, and even to Halifax, Nova Scotia?

The purpose of this IAP course is to show you that sailing a 437-foot boat differs from dinghy sailing only in degree: the boat and sails are bigger, you can stay out longer (days!), and you don’t have to come back to the dock at night. We are offering 8 sessions that will cover the fundamental and practical aspects of large boat sailing, with the goal of making everyone feel equipped with the knowledge to feel comfortable sailing along the coast. The classes will cover keelboats, weather, navigation, safety at sea, racing, and chartering a boat in the Caribbean.

No prior knowledge of keelboats or sailing is required (though the latter is very helpful); just an interest in learning about sailing in the salt water.

* '''IAP listing''': http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-9289af8d5862a09a01588396c2fc01cd.html

* '''Location''': 66-144 (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=66)

* '''Times''': Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30

=Sessions=

==Tue Jan 8: Introduction to MIT Bluewater- Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss the Bluewater program, our classic boat Mashnee, what types of sails & trips we offer, and how you can get involved as crew. No big boat sailing experience is needed, but an understainding of sailing vocabulary will be helpful.

==Thu Jan 10: Sailing beyond MIT - Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss how exploring sailing options outside of MIT. Whether you would like to own your own boat, charter in exotic places, looking to venture offshore, or to build upon the skills you have learned here at MIT, this session will provide options for taking your sailing to the next level.

==Tue Jan 15: Racing - Adam Traina==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Racing is a very fun and very effective way to learn how to sail well; you are on a boat with expert sailors who are helping you to correctly trim, drive, navigate and in general sail the boat. In this session we will introduce sailboat racing and cover a broad range of topics that will enable you to have fun while racing keelboats. Topics we will cover include:

* what does it even mean to race boat that are really different?
* different types of races: courses, regular vs. chase races.
* the basic racing rules of sailing
* starts (very different from auto race starts!)
* sail trim
* racing and sailing tactics

==Thu Jan 17: Navigation #1 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Where are you? How will you get to your destination safely? In this course we will cover the
basics of coastal navigation, including how to read nautical charts, identification of navigation
aids, and proper use of a magnetic compass.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2019_1.pdf]]

==Thu Jan 22: Navigation #2 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In part two of this introduction to coastal navigation, we will further discuss skills for safe navigation, including understanding of tides and currents, piloting and dead reckoning, the navigation rules, as well as techniques for using electronic devices such as depth sounders, GPS, and RADAR.

==Fri Jan 25: Weather - Eric Brown==
6:30 - 8:30pm - You’ve probably heard ‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky in morning, sailors take warning’, but did you ever wonder why that is so? In this session we will cover many aspects of weather as it related to sailing, including:

* Weather basics: high and low pressure, warm and cold fronts, and what it all means for the sailor.
* Observational weather - what can you tell about future weather based on what you are seeing now?
* NOAA weather forecasts - there’s a lot of information, and we will make sense of it.
* How to get weather information at sea, when there is no 6 o’clock news.

==Tue Jan 29: About Sailing Safety - Arne Gelb==
6:30 - 8:30pm - This interactive two-hour session will review key concepts you learned during the course with a focus on practical ways to keep yourself and crewmates safe,so you can focus on cruising, racing or just having fun afloat. We'll cover:

* Five things to do before getting underway
* Avoiding the two biggest mistakes
* Safety tips
* Differences between sailing on the Charles vs. coastal waters
* The most common categories of emergencies

=Further Study and Additional Resources=

==Sailing & Seamanship==

The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: John Rousmaniere

The Art of Seamanship: Ralph Naranjo

Chapman Piloting and Seamanship - Jonathan Eaton

==Boat Maintenance==

Offshore Sailing - Bill Seifert

Sail and Rig Tuning - Ivar Dedekam

Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual - Nigel Calder

==Navigation==

[http://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=msi_portal_page_62&pubCode=0002 The American Practical Navigator] (BOWDITCH) - National Imagery and Mapping Agency

[http://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml NOAA Raster Chart Viewer]

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists Light List] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRuleChanges Navigation Rules] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmMain Local Notices to Mariners] - U.S. Coast Guard

[https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ NOAA Tides and Currents]

==Weather==

NOAA National Maps: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/outlook_tab.php

NOAA Marine Forecast by Zone (Coastal): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/zone/east/boxmz.htm

Boston Harbor Marine Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=anz230&syn=anz200

Passage Weather: http://www.passageweather.com

North Atlantic Weather Fax Charts: http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marsh.shtml

Gulf Stream and Offshore Weather: http://www.bermudarace.com/DefaultPermissions/LogisticsResources/tabid/202/Default.aspx

==Stories==

Sailing a Serious Ocean: https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Serious-Ocean-Sailboats-Stories/dp/007170440X/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8

The Boat Who Wouldn't Float - Farley Mowat

40,000 Miles in a Canoe - Voss

The Perfect Storm - Sebastian Junger

Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2019

2019-01-23T15:43:14Z

Ted: /* Thu Jan 17: Navigation #1 - Ted Young */

You know that MIT has a fabulous river sailing program, but did you also know that MIT also has an offshore sailing program, where you can sail MIT's 47-foot boat, Mashnee, in Boston Harbor, to Provincetown, along the Maine coast, and even to Halifax, Nova Scotia?

The purpose of this IAP course is to show you that sailing a 437-foot boat differs from dinghy sailing only in degree: the boat and sails are bigger, you can stay out longer (days!), and you don’t have to come back to the dock at night. We are offering 8 sessions that will cover the fundamental and practical aspects of large boat sailing, with the goal of making everyone feel equipped with the knowledge to feel comfortable sailing along the coast. The classes will cover keelboats, weather, navigation, safety at sea, racing, and chartering a boat in the Caribbean.

No prior knowledge of keelboats or sailing is required (though the latter is very helpful); just an interest in learning about sailing in the salt water.

* '''IAP listing''': http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-9289af8d5862a09a01588396c2fc01cd.html

* '''Location''': 66-144 (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=66)

* '''Times''': Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30

=Sessions=

==Tue Jan 8: Introduction to MIT Bluewater- Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss the Bluewater program, our classic boat Mashnee, what types of sails & trips we offer, and how you can get involved as crew. No big boat sailing experience is needed, but an understainding of sailing vocabulary will be helpful.

==Thu Jan 10: Sailing beyond MIT - Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss how exploring sailing options outside of MIT. Whether you would like to own your own boat, charter in exotic places, looking to venture offshore, or to build upon the skills you have learned here at MIT, this session will provide options for taking your sailing to the next level.

==Tue Jan 15: Racing - Adam Traina==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Racing is a very fun and very effective way to learn how to sail well; you are on a boat with expert sailors who are helping you to correctly trim, drive, navigate and in general sail the boat. In this session we will introduce sailboat racing and cover a broad range of topics that will enable you to have fun while racing keelboats. Topics we will cover include:

* what does it even mean to race boat that are really different?
* different types of races: courses, regular vs. chase races.
* the basic racing rules of sailing
* starts (very different from auto race starts!)
* sail trim
* racing and sailing tactics

==Thu Jan 17: Navigation #1 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Where are you? How will you get to your destination safely? In this course we will cover the
basics of coastal navigation, including how to read nautical charts, identification of navigation
aids, and proper use of a magnetic compass.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2019_2.pdf]]

==Thu Jan 22: Navigation #2 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In part two of this introduction to coastal navigation, we will further discuss skills for safe navigation, including understanding of tides and currents, piloting and dead reckoning, the navigation rules, as well as techniques for using electronic devices such as depth sounders, GPS, and RADAR.

==Fri Jan 25: Weather - Eric Brown==
6:30 - 8:30pm - You’ve probably heard ‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky in morning, sailors take warning’, but did you ever wonder why that is so? In this session we will cover many aspects of weather as it related to sailing, including:

* Weather basics: high and low pressure, warm and cold fronts, and what it all means for the sailor.
* Observational weather - what can you tell about future weather based on what you are seeing now?
* NOAA weather forecasts - there’s a lot of information, and we will make sense of it.
* How to get weather information at sea, when there is no 6 o’clock news.

==Tue Jan 29: About Sailing Safety - Arne Gelb==
6:30 - 8:30pm - This interactive two-hour session will review key concepts you learned during the course with a focus on practical ways to keep yourself and crewmates safe,so you can focus on cruising, racing or just having fun afloat. We'll cover:

* Five things to do before getting underway
* Avoiding the two biggest mistakes
* Safety tips
* Differences between sailing on the Charles vs. coastal waters
* The most common categories of emergencies

=Further Study and Additional Resources=

==Sailing & Seamanship==

The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: John Rousmaniere

The Art of Seamanship: Ralph Naranjo

Chapman Piloting and Seamanship - Jonathan Eaton

==Boat Maintenance==

Offshore Sailing - Bill Seifert

Sail and Rig Tuning - Ivar Dedekam

Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual - Nigel Calder

==Navigation==

[http://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=msi_portal_page_62&pubCode=0002 The American Practical Navigator] (BOWDITCH) - National Imagery and Mapping Agency

[http://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml NOAA Raster Chart Viewer]

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists Light List] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRuleChanges Navigation Rules] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmMain Local Notices to Mariners] - U.S. Coast Guard

[https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ NOAA Tides and Currents]

==Weather==

NOAA National Maps: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/outlook_tab.php

NOAA Marine Forecast by Zone (Coastal): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/zone/east/boxmz.htm

Boston Harbor Marine Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=anz230&syn=anz200

Passage Weather: http://www.passageweather.com

North Atlantic Weather Fax Charts: http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marsh.shtml

Gulf Stream and Offshore Weather: http://www.bermudarace.com/DefaultPermissions/LogisticsResources/tabid/202/Default.aspx

==Stories==

Sailing a Serious Ocean: https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Serious-Ocean-Sailboats-Stories/dp/007170440X/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8

The Boat Who Wouldn't Float - Farley Mowat

40,000 Miles in a Canoe - Voss

The Perfect Storm - Sebastian Junger

File:Navigation IAP 2019 2.pdf

2019-01-23T15:40:12Z

Ted: Slides from the 2019 Navigation 2 IAP Bluewater Sailing Class (Jan 22, 2019)

Slides from the 2019 Navigation 2 IAP Bluewater Sailing Class (Jan 22, 2019)

File:Navigation IAP 2019 1.pdf

2019-01-23T15:39:18Z

Ted: Slides from the 2019 Navigation 1 IAP Bluewater Sailing Class (Jan 17, 2019)

Slides from the 2019 Navigation 1 IAP Bluewater Sailing Class (Jan 17, 2019)

Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2019

2019-01-23T14:37:39Z

Ted: Ted moved page Offshore2019 to Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2019: Better title for page

You know that MIT has a fabulous river sailing program, but did you also know that MIT also has an offshore sailing program, where you can sail MIT's 47-foot boat, Mashnee, in Boston Harbor, to Provincetown, along the Maine coast, and even to Halifax, Nova Scotia?

The purpose of this IAP course is to show you that sailing a 437-foot boat differs from dinghy sailing only in degree: the boat and sails are bigger, you can stay out longer (days!), and you don’t have to come back to the dock at night. We are offering 8 sessions that will cover the fundamental and practical aspects of large boat sailing, with the goal of making everyone feel equipped with the knowledge to feel comfortable sailing along the coast. The classes will cover keelboats, weather, navigation, safety at sea, racing, and chartering a boat in the Caribbean.

No prior knowledge of keelboats or sailing is required (though the latter is very helpful); just an interest in learning about sailing in the salt water.

* '''IAP listing''': http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-9289af8d5862a09a01588396c2fc01cd.html

* '''Location''': 66-144 (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=66)

* '''Times''': Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30

=Sessions=

==Tue Jan 8: Introduction to MIT Bluewater- Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss the Bluewater program, our classic boat Mashnee, what types of sails & trips we offer, and how you can get involved as crew. No big boat sailing experience is needed, but an understainding of sailing vocabulary will be helpful.

==Thu Jan 10: Sailing beyond MIT - Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss how exploring sailing options outside of MIT. Whether you would like to own your own boat, charter in exotic places, looking to venture offshore, or to build upon the skills you have learned here at MIT, this session will provide options for taking your sailing to the next level.

==Tue Jan 15: Racing - Adam Traina==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Racing is a very fun and very effective way to learn how to sail well; you are on a boat with expert sailors who are helping you to correctly trim, drive, navigate and in general sail the boat. In this session we will introduce sailboat racing and cover a broad range of topics that will enable you to have fun while racing keelboats. Topics we will cover include:

* what does it even mean to race boat that are really different?
* different types of races: courses, regular vs. chase races.
* the basic racing rules of sailing
* starts (very different from auto race starts!)
* sail trim
* racing and sailing tactics

==Thu Jan 17: Navigation #1 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Where are you? How will you get to your destination safely? In this course we will cover the
basics of coastal navigation, including how to read nautical charts, identification of navigation
aids, and proper use of a magnetic compass.

* Slides from this session:

==Thu Jan 22: Navigation #2 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In part two of this introduction to coastal navigation, we will further discuss skills for safe navigation, including understanding of tides and currents, piloting and dead reckoning, the navigation rules, as well as techniques for using electronic devices such as depth sounders, GPS, and RADAR.

==Fri Jan 25: Weather - Eric Brown==
6:30 - 8:30pm - You’ve probably heard ‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky in morning, sailors take warning’, but did you ever wonder why that is so? In this session we will cover many aspects of weather as it related to sailing, including:

* Weather basics: high and low pressure, warm and cold fronts, and what it all means for the sailor.
* Observational weather - what can you tell about future weather based on what you are seeing now?
* NOAA weather forecasts - there’s a lot of information, and we will make sense of it.
* How to get weather information at sea, when there is no 6 o’clock news.

==Tue Jan 29: About Sailing Safety - Arne Gelb==
6:30 - 8:30pm - This interactive two-hour session will review key concepts you learned during the course with a focus on practical ways to keep yourself and crewmates safe,so you can focus on cruising, racing or just having fun afloat. We'll cover:

* Five things to do before getting underway
* Avoiding the two biggest mistakes
* Safety tips
* Differences between sailing on the Charles vs. coastal waters
* The most common categories of emergencies

=Further Study and Additional Resources=

==Sailing & Seamanship==

The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: John Rousmaniere

The Art of Seamanship: Ralph Naranjo

Chapman Piloting and Seamanship - Jonathan Eaton

==Boat Maintenance==

Offshore Sailing - Bill Seifert

Sail and Rig Tuning - Ivar Dedekam

Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual - Nigel Calder

==Navigation==

[http://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=msi_portal_page_62&pubCode=0002 The American Practical Navigator] (BOWDITCH) - National Imagery and Mapping Agency

[http://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml NOAA Raster Chart Viewer]

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists Light List] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRuleChanges Navigation Rules] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmMain Local Notices to Mariners] - U.S. Coast Guard

[https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ NOAA Tides and Currents]

==Weather==

NOAA National Maps: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/outlook_tab.php

NOAA Marine Forecast by Zone (Coastal): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/zone/east/boxmz.htm

Boston Harbor Marine Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=anz230&syn=anz200

Passage Weather: http://www.passageweather.com

North Atlantic Weather Fax Charts: http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marsh.shtml

Gulf Stream and Offshore Weather: http://www.bermudarace.com/DefaultPermissions/LogisticsResources/tabid/202/Default.aspx

==Stories==

Sailing a Serious Ocean: https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Serious-Ocean-Sailboats-Stories/dp/007170440X/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8

The Boat Who Wouldn't Float - Farley Mowat

40,000 Miles in a Canoe - Voss

The Perfect Storm - Sebastian Junger

Offshore2019

2019-01-23T14:37:39Z

Ted: Ted moved page Offshore2019 to Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2019: Better title for page

#REDIRECT [[Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2019]]

Bluewater

2019-01-23T14:36:57Z

Ted: /* Orientation and Education */

'''Welcome to the MIT Bluewater Sailing Wiki'''

Please visit the [http://sailing.mit.edu/bluewater/ 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

== Technical Info ==

[[Mashnee_systems | Systems Descriptions]] - detailed enumeration of systems

[[Safety Requirements]] - official requirements for equipment aboard the boat

[[Mashnee_vessel_documentation | Vessel Documentation]] - U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Documentation, registration, license, PHRF-NE and CFR-MKII certificates

[[Mashnee_documents | Documents]] - tabulation of technical documents, user manuals, and other reference materials

[[Mashnee_inventory | Inventory]] - what is on the boat and where is it stowed

[[Mashnee_history | History]] - boat construction, history, previous owner

== Skipper and Crew Ratings ==

[[Bluewater Crew Rating]] - information and checklists

[[Bluewater Skipper]] - Expectations and Processes

== Orientation and Education ==

[[Departure_checklist | Departure Checklist]] - things to do before you get underway

[[Return_checklist | Return Checklist]] - things to do before you leave the boat

[[Standard_operational_procedures | 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

[[Sailing Terminology]] - just when you thought you knew English

[[Offshore Sailing Course|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

*''[[xd_pages|X-Dimension]]'' - C&C 43 -- '''Thanks to David Collins '59 !!''' -- Built 1973; sailed and raced at MIT 2011-2017.

*[[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

*''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:

*[[xd_event_history | X-Dimension]]

*[[Nevermore_Trips | Nevermore]]

*[[Aleida_History | Aleida]]

== Links ==

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

[[wikiinfo|Wiki Info]] - how to use the bluewater wiki

Bluewater

2019-01-23T14:35:52Z

Ted: /* Orientation and Education */

'''Welcome to the MIT Bluewater Sailing Wiki'''

Please visit the [http://sailing.mit.edu/bluewater/ 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

== Technical Info ==

[[Mashnee_systems | Systems Descriptions]] - detailed enumeration of systems

[[Safety Requirements]] - official requirements for equipment aboard the boat

[[Mashnee_vessel_documentation | Vessel Documentation]] - U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Documentation, registration, license, PHRF-NE and CFR-MKII certificates

[[Mashnee_documents | Documents]] - tabulation of technical documents, user manuals, and other reference materials

[[Mashnee_inventory | Inventory]] - what is on the boat and where is it stowed

[[Mashnee_history | History]] - boat construction, history, previous owner

== Skipper and Crew Ratings ==

[[Bluewater Crew Rating]] - information and checklists

[[Bluewater Skipper]] - Expectations and Processes

== Orientation and Education ==

[[Departure_checklist | Departure Checklist]] - things to do before you get underway

[[Return_checklist | Return Checklist]] - things to do before you leave the boat

[[Standard_operational_procedures | 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

[[Sailing Terminology]] - just when you thought you knew English

[[Offshore Sailing Courses]] - 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

*''[[xd_pages|X-Dimension]]'' - C&C 43 -- '''Thanks to David Collins '59 !!''' -- Built 1973; sailed and raced at MIT 2011-2017.

*[[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

*''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:

*[[xd_event_history | X-Dimension]]

*[[Nevermore_Trips | Nevermore]]

*[[Aleida_History | Aleida]]

== Links ==

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

[[wikiinfo|Wiki Info]] - how to use the bluewater wiki

Offshore Sailing Classes IAP 2019

2019-01-23T14:35:07Z

You know that MIT has a fabulous river sailing program, but did you also know that MIT also has an offshore sailing program, where you can sail MIT's 47-foot boat, Mashnee, in Boston Harbor, to Provincetown, along the Maine coast, and even to Halifax, Nova Scotia?

The purpose of this IAP course is to show you that sailing a 437-foot boat differs from dinghy sailing only in degree: the boat and sails are bigger, you can stay out longer (days!), and you don’t have to come back to the dock at night. We are offering 8 sessions that will cover the fundamental and practical aspects of large boat sailing, with the goal of making everyone feel equipped with the knowledge to feel comfortable sailing along the coast. The classes will cover keelboats, weather, navigation, safety at sea, racing, and chartering a boat in the Caribbean.

No prior knowledge of keelboats or sailing is required (though the latter is very helpful); just an interest in learning about sailing in the salt water.

* '''IAP listing''': http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-9289af8d5862a09a01588396c2fc01cd.html

* '''Location''': 66-144 (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=66)

* '''Times''': Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30

=Sessions=

==Tue Jan 8: Introduction to MIT Bluewater- Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss the Bluewater program, our classic boat Mashnee, what types of sails & trips we offer, and how you can get involved as crew. No big boat sailing experience is needed, but an understainding of sailing vocabulary will be helpful.

==Thu Jan 10: Sailing beyond MIT - Ryan Conway==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In this session, we will discuss how exploring sailing options outside of MIT. Whether you would like to own your own boat, charter in exotic places, looking to venture offshore, or to build upon the skills you have learned here at MIT, this session will provide options for taking your sailing to the next level.

==Tue Jan 15: Racing - Adam Traina==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Racing is a very fun and very effective way to learn how to sail well; you are on a boat with expert sailors who are helping you to correctly trim, drive, navigate and in general sail the boat. In this session we will introduce sailboat racing and cover a broad range of topics that will enable you to have fun while racing keelboats. Topics we will cover include:

* what does it even mean to race boat that are really different?
* different types of races: courses, regular vs. chase races.
* the basic racing rules of sailing
* starts (very different from auto race starts!)
* sail trim
* racing and sailing tactics

==Thu Jan 17: Navigation #1 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - Where are you? How will you get to your destination safely? In this course we will cover the
basics of coastal navigation, including how to read nautical charts, identification of navigation
aids, and proper use of a magnetic compass.

* Slides from this session:

==Thu Jan 22: Navigation #2 - Ted Young==
6:30 - 8:30pm - In part two of this introduction to coastal navigation, we will further discuss skills for safe navigation, including understanding of tides and currents, piloting and dead reckoning, the navigation rules, as well as techniques for using electronic devices such as depth sounders, GPS, and RADAR.

==Fri Jan 25: Weather - Eric Brown==
6:30 - 8:30pm - You’ve probably heard ‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky in morning, sailors take warning’, but did you ever wonder why that is so? In this session we will cover many aspects of weather as it related to sailing, including:

* Weather basics: high and low pressure, warm and cold fronts, and what it all means for the sailor.
* Observational weather - what can you tell about future weather based on what you are seeing now?
* NOAA weather forecasts - there’s a lot of information, and we will make sense of it.
* How to get weather information at sea, when there is no 6 o’clock news.

==Tue Jan 29: About Sailing Safety - Arne Gelb==
6:30 - 8:30pm - This interactive two-hour session will review key concepts you learned during the course with a focus on practical ways to keep yourself and crewmates safe,so you can focus on cruising, racing or just having fun afloat. We'll cover:

* Five things to do before getting underway
* Avoiding the two biggest mistakes
* Safety tips
* Differences between sailing on the Charles vs. coastal waters
* The most common categories of emergencies

=Further Study and Additional Resources=

==Sailing & Seamanship==

The Annapolis Book of Seamanship: John Rousmaniere

The Art of Seamanship: Ralph Naranjo

Chapman Piloting and Seamanship - Jonathan Eaton

==Boat Maintenance==

Offshore Sailing - Bill Seifert

Sail and Rig Tuning - Ivar Dedekam

Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual - Nigel Calder

==Navigation==

[http://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=msi_portal_page_62&pubCode=0002 The American Practical Navigator] (BOWDITCH) - National Imagery and Mapping Agency

[http://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml NOAA Raster Chart Viewer]

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists Light List] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRuleChanges Navigation Rules] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmMain Local Notices to Mariners] - U.S. Coast Guard

[https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ NOAA Tides and Currents]

==Weather==

NOAA National Maps: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/outlook_tab.php

NOAA Marine Forecast by Zone (Coastal): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/zone/east/boxmz.htm

Boston Harbor Marine Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=anz230&syn=anz200

Passage Weather: http://www.passageweather.com

North Atlantic Weather Fax Charts: http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marsh.shtml

Gulf Stream and Offshore Weather: http://www.bermudarace.com/DefaultPermissions/LogisticsResources/tabid/202/Default.aspx

==Stories==

Sailing a Serious Ocean: https://www.amazon.com/Sailing-Serious-Ocean-Sailboats-Stories/dp/007170440X/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8

The Boat Who Wouldn't Float - Farley Mowat

40,000 Miles in a Canoe - Voss

The Perfect Storm - Sebastian Junger

Offshore Sailing Course

2019-01-23T13:54:59Z

Ted:

The Offshore Sailing Course is taught during IAP. It covers topics such as safety at sea, navigation, weather, provisioning, racing, and boat maintenance.

[[offshore2019 | IAP 2019]]

[[offshore2018 | IAP 2018]]

[[offshore2017 | IAP 2017]]

[[offshore2016 | IAP 2016]]

[[offshore2015 | IAP 2015]]

[[offshore2014 | IAP 2014]]

[[offshore2013 | IAP 2013]]

Offshore Sailing Course

2019-01-23T13:54:38Z

Ted: added years 2018 & 2019

The Offshore Sailing Course is taught during IAP. It covers topics such as safety at sea, navigation, weather, provisioning, racing, and boat maintenance.

[[offshore2017 | IAP 2019]]

[[offshore2017 | IAP 2018]]

[[offshore2017 | IAP 2017]]

[[offshore2016 | IAP 2016]]

[[offshore2015 | IAP 2015]]

[[offshore2014 | IAP 2014]]

[[offshore2013 | IAP 2013]]

Mashnee vessel documentation

2018-05-30T14:30:52Z

Ted:

''''Mashnee'''' is a U.S. Documented Vessel. This means that the vessel is registered with the U.S. Coast Guard [http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvdc/ National Vessel Documentation Center]. State registration is not necessary for U.S. documented vessels.

Vessel registrations can be looked up by
[[http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st1/CoastGuard/VesselByID.html vessel ID number]] or by
[[http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/st1/CoastGuard/VesselByName.html vessel name]].

== Official Documentation Number: 93248 ==

The original, signed copy of the Certificate of Documentation must be on board at all times. A copy of the Certificate is below:

* [[:File:Certificate_of_Documentation.jpeg|Certificate of Documentation]]

== Dinghy ==

*Manufacturer: Zodiac
*Length: 9 feet 4 inches
*Keel: inflatable floor and keel
*Year: 2002
*Serial: XDCG6504B202
*Engine: 6HP 2001 Mercury w/inbuilt 2 gallon tank (SN: 06705064)
*Registration Number: MS8922AU
*Customer Id in Mass registration database: 467444 MIT Sailing Pavilion

== Document Images ==

* [[Media:Bluewater-dinghy registration-2011 2013 aug.pdf | Certificate of Mass Registration]] for Bluewater dinghy

* [[ | Mashnee Certificate of Documentation]]

Mashnee documents

2018-05-30T14:26:36Z

Ted:

* [[:File:Certificate_of_Documentation.jpeg|Certificate of Documentation]]

* [[:File:Mashnee_Waste_Mgmt_Plan.pdf|Mashnee Waste Management Plan]]

Mashnee documents

2018-05-30T14:22:23Z

Ted:

* [[File:Certificate_of_Documentation.jpeg|Certificate of Documentation]]

* [[File:Mashnee_Waste_Mgmt_Plan.pdf|Mashnee Waste Management Plan]]

File:Mashnee Waste Mgmt Plan.pdf

2018-05-30T14:20:53Z

Ted: Mashnee Waste Management Plan

Mashnee Waste Management Plan

File:Certificate of Documentation.jpeg

2018-05-30T14:19:35Z

Ted: Mashnee Certificate of Documentation 2018

Mashnee Certificate of Documentation 2018

Mashnee documents

2018-05-30T14:15:44Z

Ted: Created page with " * Mashnee Waste Management Plan"

* Mashnee Waste Management Plan

Mashnee systems

2018-05-26T14:33:02Z

Ted: /* AIS Transponder */

Mashnee systems

2018-05-26T14:32:26Z

Ted: /* Radios */ Added VHF Radios

Shopping List

2018-05-26T13:45:02Z

Ted: Started new page for Mashnee

Please add here parts and supplies that are needed for the boat.

==needed==

* New fire extinguisher (or recharge the old one)
* Welcome mat (for wiping feet after walking on the filthy dock)
* MARPOL pollution placard

==from pavilion==

==in progress==

==completed==

File:Uniden WHAMX4om.pdf

2018-05-25T13:39:36Z

Ted: Uniden WHAM Owners Manual

Uniden WHAM Owners Manual

File:Uniden UM525 VHF Radio.pdf

2018-05-24T16:06:28Z

Ted: Owner's Manual for Uniden UM525 Fixed Mount Marine VHF Radio

Owner's Manual for Uniden UM525 Fixed Mount Marine VHF Radio

Safety Requirements

2018-05-03T19:04:57Z

Ted: /* Navigation Lights and Shapes */

This information was taken from Federal and Massachusetts State boating safety regulations. This assumes that MIT's vessel meets the following criteria:

* Sailboat with overall length between 12m and 20m (39.4 ft. and 65.6 ft.)
* Diesel inboard engine
* No permanently installed fire extinguisher system.

== Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs): ==

* All recreational vessels must have at least one USCG–approved [[Type I PFD|Type I]], [[Type II PFD|II]], [[Type III PFD|III]], or [[Type V PFD|V]] PFD (life jacket) for every person on board.

* In addition to the total number of wearable PFDs, one throwable USCG-approved PFD [[Type IV PFD|Type IV]] must be on board and ''immediately'' accessible.

* Children under 13 years old must wear a USCG–approved [[Type I PFD|Type I]], [[Type II PFD|II]], [[Type III PFD|III]], or [[Type V PFD|V]] PFD whenever above deck on any vessel underway.

* All life jackets (PFDs) must be:
** U.S. Coast Guard–approved, which means clearly marked with the USCG approval number
** In good and serviceable condition, and used in accordance with its owner's manual
** Readily accessible, which means you are able to put the life jacket on quickly in an emergency
** Of the proper size for the intended wearer; sizing for life jackets is based on body weight and chest size

REFERENCE:
* [http://www.ecfr.gov Code of Federal Regulations] Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
* 33 CFR 175.15 (Chapter 1 - Subchapter S - Part 175 - Subpart B) Personal flotation devices required.

== Navigation Lights and Shapes ==

The required navigation lights must be displayed between sunset and sunrise and in periods of restricted visibility such as fog or heavy rain.

'''Sailing vessel underway (night):'''

* Red (port) and green (starboard) [[sidelights]] visible from a distance of at least two miles.
* White [[sternlight]] visible from a distance of at least two miles.
* Optional (but very rarely used): two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and the lower green, at or near the top of the mast, where they can be best seen.

'''Sailing vessel underway - alternate configuration (night):'''

* A white, red, and green all-round light ("[[tricolor]]") at or near the top of the mast, visible from a distance of at least two miles.
* Tri-color light shall not be used in conjunction with sidelights and sternlight.

'''Sailboat underway under power (night):'''

* Red and green [[sidelights]] visible from a distance of at least two miles.
* White [[sternlight]] visible from a distance of at least two miles.
* White forward [[masthead light]] visible from a distance of at least three miles.

'''Sailboat making way under sail ''and'' engine (day):'''

* Forward, where it can best be seen, a conical shape, apex downward.
* Inland rules: required for sailing vessels over 12 m (39.4 ft) in length.
* International rules: required for all vessels propelled by both sail and engine.

'''At anchor:'''

* All-round white light where it can best be seen, visible from a distance of at least two miles.

REFERENCE:
* [http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/navRules/CG_NRHB_20151231.pdf US Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook] (ISBN: 9780160925665)
* Light visibility - rule 22(b); Motoring - rule 23(a) without (iii); Sailing - rule 25; Anchored - rule 30(b).

== Fire Extinguishers ==

The vessel must have, at a minimum, either of:

* Three B-I fire extinguishers
or
* One B-I and one B-II fire extinguishers

Approved types of fire extinguishers are identified by the following marking on the label — “Marine Type USCG Approved” — followed by the size and type symbols (B-I or B-II) and the approval number. Type B (for "boil") is designed to extinguish flaming liquids such as gasoline, oil, and grease.

Extinguishers should be placed in an accessible area — not near the engine or in a compartment, but where they can be reached immediately.

All fire extinguishers must be fully charged and in good condition.

Fire extinguishers must be stored in a dedicated bracket.

REFERENCE:
* [http://www.ecfr.gov Code of Federal Regulations] Title 46: Shipping
* 46 CFR 25.30 (Chapter 1 - Subchapter C - Part 25) Fire extinguishing equipment.

== Equipment for Sound Signals ==

* A vessel of 12 meters or more in length shall be provided with a whistle, which meets the federal technical requirements.
* The range of audibility of a whistle for vessels under 20 m shall be no less than 0.5 nautical miles.
* If making way in restricted visibility under power, sound at intervals of not more than two minutes one prolonged blast.
* If making way in restricted visibility under sail, sound at intervals of not more than two minutes three blasts: one prolonged, followed by two short.

REFERENCE:
* [http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/navRules/CG_NRHB_20151231.pdf US Coast Guard Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook] (ISBN: 9780160925665)
* Equipment for sound signals - rule 33; Sound signals in restricted visibility - rule 35; Technical details - Annex III (33 CFR 86).
* See also maneuvering and warning signals for power-driven vessels - rule 34.

== Visual Distress Signals (VDS) ==

Day-use approved visual distress signals are required in coastal waters, and night-use visual distress signals are required if the vessel is operated between sunset and sunrise. Visual distress signals must be readily accessible.

Acceptable pyrotechnic signal devices include:

* Hand held red flare distress signals (day or night use)
* Parachute red flare distress signals (day or night use)
* Hand held rocket-propelled parachute red flare distress signals (day or night use)
* Floating orange smoke distress signals (day use only)
* Hand held orange smoke distress signals (day use only)
* Red aerial pyrotechnic flare (day and night use)

Acceptable non-pyrotechnic visual distress signals include:

* Orange distress flag with black circle and black square (day use only)
* Electric distress light with automatic SOS signalling function (night use only)

Note: If pyrotechnic devices are selected, a minimum of three must be carried. Pyrotechnic devices come with an expiration date, which is 42 months from the date of manufacture. To meet carriage requirements, you must have at least three un-expired devices aboard. You may carry expired flares as back up, but they will not count towards the legal requirement.

PROHIBITED USE: It is illegal to display visual distress signals in any circumstances ''except'' when assistance is needed because of immediate or potential danger to the persons on board.

REFERENCE:
* [http://www.ecfr.gov Code of Federal Regulations] Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
* 33 CFR 175.110 (Chapter 1 - Subchapter S - Part 175 - Subpart C) VDS required, 175.130 VDS accepted, 175.140 Prohibited use.

== Anchor and Bailer ==

All vessels propelled by a motor of any kind must have an anchor and sufficient line (rope) to anchor in the vessel's normal operating area, and a manual bailer.

== Placards ==

'''MARPOL Trash Placard'''

A durable sign (at least 4 x 9 inches) must be displayed in a prominent location to notify passengers and crew about garbage dumping restrictions of the Marine Pollution Act (MARPOL):

{| style="background-color:#dddddd;margin:10px;border: 1px solid #999999" cellspacing="10" width="70%"
|'''Area'''
|width="20"|
|'''It is illegal to dump:'''
|-
|valign="top" |Within within 3 nautical miles of shore
|
|valign="top" |Plastic, paper, rags, glass, metal, crockery, dunnage (lining and packing material, nets, lines, etc.), and food
|-
|valign="top" |Between 3 and 12 nautical miles from shore
|
|valign="top" |Plastic and any other garbage that is greater than one inch in size
|-
|valign="top" |Between 12 and 25 nautical miles from shore
|
|valign="top" |Plastic and dunnage
|-
|valign="top" |Beyond 25 nautical miles
|
|valign="top" |Plastic
|}

'''Oil Discharge Placard'''

A durable sign (at least 5 x 8 inchs) must be placed in the machinery area or near the bilge pump control switch stating:

{| style="background-color:#dddddd;margin:10px;border: 1px solid #999999" width="70%"
|'''Discharge of Oil Prohibited'''
|-
|The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or oily waste upon or into any navigable waters of the U.S. The prohibition includes any discharge which causes a film or discoloration of the surface of the water or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the surface of the water. Violators are subject to substantial civil and/or criminal sanctions including fines and imprisonment.
|}

== External Links ==

*[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRuleChanges Navigation Rules] (Inland and International, in online sections or full COLREGS in PDF form, rules FAQ)
*[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/navRules/CG_NRHB_20151231.pdf USCG Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook] (download PDF)
*[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov US Coast Guard Navigation center] (additional operational and safety information)
*[http://www.ecfr.gov Electronic Code of Federal Regulations] (CFR 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters, CFR 46 - Shipping)
*[http://www.uscgboating.org/images/420.PDF A Boater's Guide to the Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats]
*[http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=V-DEPT&category=virtual-safety-check Virtual Vessel Safety Check] (USCGAux online app)
*[http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ports/131/USA_port:BOSTON Boston Harbor marine traffic] (AIS-equipped vessels)

Bluewater Crew Rating

2017-10-04T15:58:05Z

Ted: /* Procedure */

The Bluewater Crew Rating was implemented to provide an educational opportunity to sailors at MIT who are interested in learning more about coastal sailing. A sailor who has attained the Bluewater Crew Rating has demonstrated that they familiar with the boat and can assist the skipper in its safe operation.

= Procedure =

To become '''Bluewater Crew''', you must:

* obtain the Provisional rating
* successfully complete a one-day Bluewater Crew Class
* in addition to the class, sail on the boat at least twice
* be checked-off by the class instructor and one other skipper for each of the items on the [[Media:Sailing-crew.pdf | Bluewater Crew Rating Checklist]]
* be endorsed by two skippers (which may include the class instructor)

= Bluewater Crew Class =

The Bluewater Crew Class will be taught on ''X Dimension'', MIT's 43-foot yacht, over the course of a day. There will be a maximum of four students on board.

Before taking the class, students must complete the following:

* The MIT Provisional rating.
* Complete the Nauticed.org [http://www.nauticed.org/course/view/Skipper Skipper course], and email your certificate of completion to bluewater-skippers@mit.edu. MITNA has arranged a discounted $25 rate for this online course. Please use the [http://keithw.scripts.mit.edu/sailingdiscount MITNA discount code] to receive the discount. (If you do not have MIT certificates to view the discount code, or if this price is a financial hardship, please contact the bluewater skippers.)
* Read the [[Media:486.PDF | U.S. Coast Guard guide to navigation markers]]
* Please print out a [[Media:Sailing-crew.pdf | Bluewater Crew Rating Checklist]] and bring it with you to the class, and to future sails

For more background, any of these books may be used:

* [http://www.amazon.com/Annapolis-Book-Seamanship-Edition-Revised/dp/0684854201/ref=pd_rhf_dp_shvl2 Annapolis Book of Seamanship]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Basic-Cruising-National-Instruction-Certification/dp/1882502973/ref=pd_cp_b_3 U.S. Sailing's "Basic Cruising"]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Cruising-Fundamentals-Harry-Munns/dp/0877423342 American Sailing Association "Cruising Fundamentals"]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Coastal-Cruising-American-Sailing-Associations/dp/0982102518 ASA "Coastal Cruising Made Easy"]

In the class, sailors will be expected to learn and demonstrate understanding of:

* Basic operation of our 43-foot cruising vessel
** Mooring approach and departure
** [[Bluewater_Crew_Class_Syllabus#Raising_and_lowering_the_mainsail|Raising and lowering the mainsail]]
** [[Bluewater_Crew_Class_Syllabus#Unfurling_and_furling_the_foresail|Unfurling and furling the foresail]]
** Reefing the mainsail
** [[Bluewater_Crew_Class_Syllabus#Tacking.2Fjibing_a_large_vessel|Tacking/jibing a large vessel]]
** Heaving to
** Assisting with docking
*** Tying fenders
*** Preparing bow, stern, and spring lines
*** Safely stepping off boat at shrouds
*** Handling bow, stern and spring lines on dock
*** Leaving the dock
** Proper use of the head
** Dinghy driving
*** Tying dinghy to stern or to mooring
** Basic mainsail and foresail trim
** [[Bluewater_Crew_Class_Syllabus#Winch_Operation|Winch operation]]
** Tying at least the following knots:
*** bowline
*** cleat hitch
*** rolling hitch
*** figure-eight knot
*** clove hitch
** Coiling and heaving a line
** Starting the engine
*** Checking oil and coolant
*** Checking gauges
*** Checking for exhaust water
** Stopping the engine

* Safety information
** Working with new sailors
** Radio procedure
** Safe use of winches
** Location and use of fire extinguishers on board
** Location and use of life jackets and inflatable PFDs
** Retrieving crew overboard
** Distress signals and location/use of signal flares
** Checking and emptying the bilges

* Navigational skills
** [[Bluewater_Crew_Class_Syllabus#Familiarity_with_layout_of_Boston_Harbor|Familiarity with layout of Boston Harbor]]
** Rules of the road
** Coastal piloting using charts
** Understanding of aids to navigation
** Knowledge of boat's draft (8 feet!)
** Use of GPS receiver

Bluewater Crew Rating

2017-10-04T15:55:07Z

Ted: /* Procedure */

The Bluewater Crew Rating was implemented to provide an educational opportunity to sailors at MIT who are interested in learning more about coastal sailing. A sailor who has attained the Bluewater Crew Rating has demonstrated that they familiar with the boat and can assist the skipper in its safe operation.

= Procedure =

To become '''Bluewater Crew''', you must:

* obtain the Provisional rating
* successfully complete a one-day Bluewater Crew Class
* in addition to the class, sail on the boat at least twice
* be checked-off the class instructor and one other skipper for each of the items on the [[Media:Sailing-crew.pdf | Bluewater Crew Rating Checklist]]
* be endorsed by two skippers (which may include the class instructor)

= Bluewater Crew Class =

The Bluewater Crew Class will be taught on ''X Dimension'', MIT's 43-foot yacht, over the course of a day. There will be a maximum of four students on board.

Before taking the class, students must complete the following:

* The MIT Provisional rating.
* Complete the Nauticed.org [http://www.nauticed.org/course/view/Skipper Skipper course], and email your certificate of completion to bluewater-skippers@mit.edu. MITNA has arranged a discounted $25 rate for this online course. Please use the [http://keithw.scripts.mit.edu/sailingdiscount MITNA discount code] to receive the discount. (If you do not have MIT certificates to view the discount code, or if this price is a financial hardship, please contact the bluewater skippers.)
* Read the [[Media:486.PDF | U.S. Coast Guard guide to navigation markers]]
* Please print out a [[Media:Sailing-crew.pdf | Bluewater Crew Rating Checklist]] and bring it with you to the class, and to future sails

For more background, any of these books may be used:

* [http://www.amazon.com/Annapolis-Book-Seamanship-Edition-Revised/dp/0684854201/ref=pd_rhf_dp_shvl2 Annapolis Book of Seamanship]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Basic-Cruising-National-Instruction-Certification/dp/1882502973/ref=pd_cp_b_3 U.S. Sailing's "Basic Cruising"]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Cruising-Fundamentals-Harry-Munns/dp/0877423342 American Sailing Association "Cruising Fundamentals"]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Coastal-Cruising-American-Sailing-Associations/dp/0982102518 ASA "Coastal Cruising Made Easy"]

In the class, sailors will be expected to learn and demonstrate understanding of:

* Basic operation of our 43-foot cruising vessel
** Mooring approach and departure
** [[Bluewater_Crew_Class_Syllabus#Raising_and_lowering_the_mainsail|Raising and lowering the mainsail]]
** [[Bluewater_Crew_Class_Syllabus#Unfurling_and_furling_the_foresail|Unfurling and furling the foresail]]
** Reefing the mainsail
** [[Bluewater_Crew_Class_Syllabus#Tacking.2Fjibing_a_large_vessel|Tacking/jibing a large vessel]]
** Heaving to
** Assisting with docking
*** Tying fenders
*** Preparing bow, stern, and spring lines
*** Safely stepping off boat at shrouds
*** Handling bow, stern and spring lines on dock
*** Leaving the dock
** Proper use of the head
** Dinghy driving
*** Tying dinghy to stern or to mooring
** Basic mainsail and foresail trim
** [[Bluewater_Crew_Class_Syllabus#Winch_Operation|Winch operation]]
** Tying at least the following knots:
*** bowline
*** cleat hitch
*** rolling hitch
*** figure-eight knot
*** clove hitch
** Coiling and heaving a line
** Starting the engine
*** Checking oil and coolant
*** Checking gauges
*** Checking for exhaust water
** Stopping the engine

* Safety information
** Working with new sailors
** Radio procedure
** Safe use of winches
** Location and use of fire extinguishers on board
** Location and use of life jackets and inflatable PFDs
** Retrieving crew overboard
** Distress signals and location/use of signal flares
** Checking and emptying the bilges

* Navigational skills
** [[Bluewater_Crew_Class_Syllabus#Familiarity_with_layout_of_Boston_Harbor|Familiarity with layout of Boston Harbor]]
** Rules of the road
** Coastal piloting using charts
** Understanding of aids to navigation
** Knowledge of boat's draft (8 feet!)
** Use of GPS receiver

Offshore2017

2017-02-01T18:49:18Z

Ted: Added slides for nav 1 & 2

This is the outline for the offshore sailing course, January 2017.

=Title:=
Offshore Sailing Shore School

IAP listing: http://student.mit.edu/searchiap/iap-9289af8d5862a09a01588396c2fc01cd.html

Location: 66-160 (http://whereis.mit.edu/?go=66)

=Bluewater Shore School=
You know that MIT has a fabulous river sailing program, but did you also know that MIT also has an offshore sailing program, where you can sail MIT's 43-foot boat, X Dimension, in Boston Harbor, to P-town, along the Maine coast, and even to Halifax, Nova Scotia?

The purpose of this IAP course is to show you that sailing a 43-foot boat differs from dinghy sailing only in degree: the boat and sails are bigger, you can stay out longer (days!), and you don’t have to come back to the dock at night. We are offering 8 sessions that will cover the fundamental and practical aspects of large boat sailing, with the goal of making everyone feel equipped with the knowledge to feel comfortable sailing along the coast. The classes will cover keelboats, weather, navigation (including celestial navigation), safety at sea, racing, and chartering a boat in the Caribbean.

No prior knowledge of keelboats or sailing is required (though the latter is very helpful); just an interest in learning about sailing in the salt water.

Times:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30-8:30

=Sessions=
==Tue Jan 10: Introduction to Keelboats - Tim Hall==
Whether you're out for a day sail or crossing the ocean, you'll need to understand the various onboard systems. This session provides basic knowledge of the typical coastal cruising sailboat -- structure, rigging, electrical, engine, navigation, etc. Attendees will learn the nautical terms for things (the galley, not the kitchen), feel comfortable finding their way around a boat, and get a sense for life aboard at sea.

==Thu Jan 12: Chartering a boat - Tim Hall==
If you have some experience sailing, there's a good chance you can charter a boat in the Caribbean and elsewhere. This session discusses the practical aspects of arranging for and sailing a charter in the Caribbean. Topics we will talk about include:
* Choosing crew
* Checking out the boat (what to look for)
* Provisioning the boat
* Cooking on board and planning meals
* What to bring and how to dress
* Clearing customs and sailing among the islands of different countries
* Seasickness

Chartering is much easier than you imagine - and the water really is bluer in the Caribbean!

==Tue Jan 17: Racing - Adam Traina==
Racing is a very fun and very effective way to learn how to sail well; you are on a boat with expert sailors who are helping you to correctly trim, drive, navigate and in general sail the boat. In this session we will introduce sailboat racing and cover a broad range of topics that will enable you to have fun while racing keelboats. Topics we will cover include:

* what does it even mean to race boat that are really different?
* different types of races: courses, regular vs. chase races.
* the basic racing rules of sailing
* starts (very different from auto race starts!)
* sail trim
* racing and sailing tactics

==Thu Jan 19: Navigation #1 - Ted Young==
Where are you? How will you get to your destination safely? In this course we will cover the
basics of coastal navigation, including how to read nautical charts, identification of navigation
aids, and proper use of a magnetic compass.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2017_1.pdf]]

==Tue Jan 24: Safety at Sea - Scott Dynes==
This session covers what you need to know to be safe sailing bigger boats offshore. Topics covered will include:
* Personal responsibility and managing risk
* What to wear
* On the boat and boat handling
* Communication
* Things to keep you safe (e.g. harnesses and tethers)
* Things to keep others safe (e.g. man overboard procedures)
* Sailing in different kinds of weather

To the extent possible we will demonstrate equipment and procedures.

==Thu Jan 26: Navigation #2 - Ted Young==
In part two of this introduction to coastal navigation, we will further discuss skills for safe navigation, including understanding of tides and currents, piloting and dead reckoning, the navigation rules, as well as techniques for using electronic devices such as depth sounders, GPS, and RADAR.

* Slides from this session: [[File:Navigation_IAP_2017_2.pdf]]

==Tue Jan 31: Weather - Eric Brown and Scott Dynes==
You’ve probably heard ‘Red sky at night, sailor’s delight; red sky in morning, sailors take warning’, but did you ever wonder why that is so? In this session we will cover many aspects of weather as it related to sailing, including:
* Weather basics: high and low pressure, warm and cold fronts, and what it all means for the sailor.
* Observational weather - what can you tell about future weather based on what you are seeing now?
* NOAA weather forecasts - there’s a lot of information, and we will make sense of it.
* How to get weather information at sea, when there is no 6 o’clock news.

==Thu Feb 2: Celestial Navigation - Adam Traina==
Before there was GPS, there were the stars. Ocean voyagers have used the stars to generally navigate for millennia, and precisely navigate since the invention of the marine chronometer. In this session we will go through the theory and practice of celestial navigation; we hope to have enough sextants to allow for hands-on activities. While you will not walk away from this class knowing how to navigate by the stars, you will know why and how it works, and what to do next if you want to learn celestial navigation in detail.

=References=

==Boat Maintenance==

Offshore Sailing - Bill Seifert

Sail and Rig Tuning - Ivar Dedekam

Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual - Nigel Calder

==Navigation==

[http://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=msi_portal_page_62&pubCode=0002 The American Practical Navigator] - National Imagery and Mapping Agency (originally by Nathanial Bowditch)

Chapman Piloting and Seamanship - Jonathan Eaton

The Annapolis Book of Seamanship - John Rousmaniere

Celestial Navigation - Tom Cunliffe

[http://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml NOAA Raster Chart Viewer]

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists Light List] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=navRuleChanges Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook] - U.S. Coast Guard

[http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmMain Local Notices to Mariners] - U.S. Coast Guard

==Weather==

NOAA National Maps: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/outlook_tab.php

NOAA Marine Forecast by Zone (Coastal): http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/zone/east/boxmz.htm

Boston Harbor Marine Forecast: http://forecast.weather.gov/shmrn.php?mz=anz230&syn=anz200

Passage Weather: http://www.passageweather.com

North Atlantic Weather Fax Charts: http://weather.noaa.gov/fax/marsh.shtml

Gulf Stream and Offshore Weather: http://www.bermudarace.com/DefaultPermissions/LogisticsResources/tabid/202/Default.aspx

==Stories==

The Boat Who Wouldn't Float - Farley Mowat

40,000 Miles in a Canoe - Voss

The Perfect Storm - Sebastian Junger

Offshore Sailing Course

2017-02-01T18:41:32Z

Ted: added 2017

The Offshore Sailing Course is taught during IAP. It covers topics such as safety at sea, navigation, weather, provisioning, racing, and boat maintenance.

[[offshore2017 | IAP 2017]]

[[offshore2016 | IAP 2016]]

[[offshore2015 | IAP 2015]]

[[offshore2014 | IAP 2014]]

[[offshore2013 | IAP 2013]]