Bluewater Skipper - Revision history

Emeier: /* Provisional Skipper */

2024-10-23T22:24:32Z

‎Provisional Skipper

Zbz: /* Expectations of All Skippers */

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Zbz at 13:13, 1 June 2023

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Zbz: /* Expectations of All Skippers */

2023-06-01T13:11:14Z

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Zbz: /* Expectations of All Skippers */

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Zbz: /* Expectations of All Skippers */

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Zbz: /* Expectations of All Skippers */

2023-06-01T11:28:57Z

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Zbz at 11:27, 1 June 2023

2023-06-01T11:27:37Z

Vivanova at 16:11, 20 February 2019

2019-02-20T16:11:24Z

Vivanova: /* Provisional Skipper */

2019-02-20T16:08:52Z

‎Provisional Skipper

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 * Mashnee should not be sailed more than 20nm offshore when not in a race setting with other boats (limiting factor is the range of VHF radio). Weather diversions? Who holds authority for deviations and in what situations are they appropriate?
-= Provisional Skipper =
+= Harbor Skipper =
 '''Privileges:'''
-*Responsible operation of the boat in the Boston Harbor during daylight hours under Jib and Main
+*Responsible operation of the boat in the Boston Harbor (out to Graves Light and Hull) during daylight hours under Jib and Main
 *Selection of crew, giving preference to those with active sailing cards
 *Bringing one guest, per the MIT Sailing Pavilion policy
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 *Schedule every trip through the MIT Sailing website
 *Ensure selection of crew who haven’t sailed on the vessel
 *Contribute to the positive growth of the MIT sailing community by inspiring enthusiasm for sailing and developing the knowledge and skills of participants.
 *Maintain the seaworthiness of the vessel

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 = Expectations of All Skippers =
-As agreed to in May of 2023, the below list of minimum expectations are meant to prevent people from doing unsafe things and are not exhaustive. Use your own good judgement
+As agreed to in May of 2023, the below list of minimum expectations are meant to prevent people from doing unsafe things and is not exhaustive. Skippers are intended to use their own best judgement. These are minimum expectations and skippers are empowered to make these requirements more strict (e.g. requiring the use of PFDs for all sails) as they deem necessary by their own personal limits.
 *Setting up sails
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 ** 25+kts sustained in the harbor is a no go
 ** Further go/no go to be decided
-* Mashnee should not be sailed more than 20nm offshore when not in a race setting with other boats (limiting factor is the range of VHF radio)
+* Mashnee should not be sailed more than 20nm offshore when not in a race setting with other boats (limiting factor is the range of VHF radio). Weather diversions? Who holds authority for deviations and in what situations are they appropriate?
 = Provisional Skipper =

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 = Expectations of All Skippers =
-As agreed to in May of 2023, the below list of minimum expectations	are meant to prevent people from doing unsafe things and are not exhaustive. Use your own good judgement
+As agreed to in May of 2023, the below list of minimum expectations are meant to prevent people from doing unsafe things and are not exhaustive. Use your own good judgement
 *Setting up sails
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 **attendance should be marked on the website before leaving the mooring
 **the log book should be filled out before and after every sail, including the names of those onboard
-** An email should be sent to the skippers list after each sail
+** A trip report should be sent to the skippers list after each sail
 *Use of PFDs
 ** After sunset
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 * Two skippers on any overnight sail (by their nature, more involved and higher risk)
 * At least three people onboard when sailing (e.g. when not doing a motoring delivery)
 * Use of jacklines

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 ** everyone onboard should be registered for the sail online
 ** everyone onboard should have an active sailing card. If they are a guest of the skipper, they have to create a virtual card
-**be mindful about crew affiliation when selecting people for the sail. Once safety needs are met, priority should be given to current students
+**be mindful about crew affiliation when selecting people for the sail. Once safe operation needs are met, priority should be given to current students
-**best practice: set up sails at least 24 hours in advance
+** best practice: set up sails at least 24 hours in advance
 ** all sails should be advertised through the bluewater list; if there is an exception it should be emailed to the skippers list instead
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 **attendance should be marked on the website before leaving the mooring
 **the log book should be filled out before and after every sail, including the names of those onboard
 *Use of PFDs
 ** After sunset
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 ** if the winds are over 10 kts
 ** if going past deer island
-*use of jacklines
+* Two skippers on any overnight sail (by their nature, more involved and higher risk)
 ** when after sunset and beyond deer island
 ** when doing a delivery of greater than 25nm
 ** when more than 5nm offshore
-* Two skippers on any overnight sail
-* Minimum crew: at least three onboard and if running this shorthanded, should all be fairly experienced
 * Weather minimums
 ** 25+kts sustained in the harbor is a no go
 ** Further go/no go to be decided
-*Mashnee should not be sailed more than 15nm offshore
+* Mashnee should not be sailed more than 20nm offshore when not in a race setting with other boats (limiting factor is the range of VHF radio)
-* You must email the skippers list after each sail
 = Provisional Skipper =

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 ** Further go/no go to be decided
 *Mashnee should not be sailed more than 15nm offshore
-**you must email the skippers list after each sail
+* You must email the skippers list after each sail
 = Provisional Skipper =

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:27, 1 June 2023
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	There are two levels for MIT Bluewater Skipper: Provisional and Full Skipper. The Provisional Skipper rating confers the privileges and responsibilities of sailing in Boston Harbor under Jib and Main during daylight hours. The Full Skipper rating includes the privileges and responsibilities of the basic rating and adds the privileges of sailing beyond the Boston vicinity under sail plans and conditions that are appropriate for the experience of the skipper and crew. All skippers must hold active sailing cards.		There are two levels for MIT Bluewater Skipper: Provisional and Full Skipper. The Provisional Skipper rating confers the privileges and responsibilities of sailing in Boston Harbor under Jib and Main during daylight hours. The Full Skipper rating includes the privileges and responsibilities of the basic rating and adds the privileges of sailing beyond the Boston vicinity under sail plans and conditions that are appropriate for the experience of the skipper and crew. All skippers must hold active sailing cards.
		+
		+	= Expectations of All Skippers =
		+	As agreed to in May of 2023, the below list of minimum expectations are meant to prevent people from doing unsafe things and are not exhaustive. Use your own good judgement
		+
		+	*Setting up sails
		+	**every sail must be on the MITNA website, even if not open registration
		+	**everyone onboard should be registered for the sail online
		+	** everyone onboard should have an active sailing card. If they are a guest of the skipper, they have to create a virtual card
		+	**be mindful about crew affiliation when selecting people for the sail. Once safety needs are met, priority should be given to current students
		+	**best practice: set up sails at least 24 hours in advance
		+	** all sails should be advertised through the bluewater list; if there is an exception it should be emailed to the skippers list instead
		+
		+
		+	*Sail Practices
		+	**attendance should be marked on the website before leaving the mooring
		+	**the log book should be filled out before and after every sail, including the names of those onboard
		+	*Use of PFDs
		+	** After sunset
		+	** when it is precipitating
		+	** if the winds are over 10 kts
		+	** if going past deer island
		+	*use of jacklines
		+	** when after sunset and beyond deer island
		+	** when doing a delivery of greater than 25nm
		+	** when more than 5nm offshore
		+	* Two skippers on any overnight sail
		+	* Minimum crew: at least three onboard and if running this shorthanded, should all be fairly experienced
		+	* Weather minimums
		+	** 25+kts sustained in the harbor is a no go
		+	** Further go/no go to be decided
		+	*Mashnee should not be sailed more than 15nm offshore
		+	**you must email the skippers list after each sail
		+
		+

	= Provisional Skipper =		= Provisional Skipper =

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 '''Qualification Criteria:'''
-*Proof of knowledge of the Inland Navigation Rules for operating Mashnee under sail or power in Boston Harbor.
+*Proof of knowledge of the Inland Navigation Rules for safe operation of Mashnee under sail or power in Boston Harbor.
-*Proof of knowledge of Mashnee's boat systems necessary for safe operation of the vessel in Boston Harbor.
+*Proof of knowledge of all of Mashnee's boat systems necessary for safe operation of the vessel in Boston Harbor.
-*At least 30 days of coastal sailing, prior ownership of a keel boat, or equivalent experience at sea.
+*At least 30 days of coastal sailing in tidal waters, prior ownership of a 35'-50' keel boat, or equivalent experience at sea.
 *Recommendations by two current skippers after practical assessments of On the Water leadership, seamanship, and maintenance skills.

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 '''Qualification Criteria:'''
-*ASA 104, US Sailing Bareboat Cruising, RYA Coastal Skipper, or equivalent proof of knowledge.
+*Proof of knowledge of the Inland Navigation Rules for operating Mashnee under sail or power in Boston Harbor.
 *At least 30 days of coastal sailing, prior ownership of a keel boat, or equivalent experience at sea.
-*Pass two practical assessments for On the Water leadership, seamanship, and maintenance skills.
+*Recommendations by two current skippers after practical assessments of On the Water leadership, seamanship, and maintenance skills.
 '''Skills which may be Assessed during On the Water Checkout Sails'''
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 Sample Drill Scenarios:
 *Fire Drill
-*Person Overboard Drill
+*Crew Overboard Drill
 *Injured shipmate Drill
 Note: All drills will be clearly announced