Review terminology. Q & A from previous lesson.
Standing rigging, adjusting.
True wind/apparent wind.
Weather, canyon breeze, morning/afternoon wind shifts, barometer.
History of the Bonneville Sea.
Stopping (going into Irons, Heaving To).
GPS fundamentals.
MOB, marking location, throwing PFD, recovery.
Emergencies on board, First aid, CPR, park rangers, 911, VHF radio procedures, air horn, use of PFD’s, whistles, flashlights, cyalume sticks.
Hypothermia, sunstroke, hydration.
Practice tacking.
Knot craft at the dock: review bowline, square knot.
Log book entries. Discuss assignment. Secure the boat.
Review terminology. Q&A from previous lessons.
Sail trim, how sail shape affects speed and balance, reading tell tales.
Heeling, boat balance.
Reefing, shortening sail.
Motion sickness and medications.
Anchoring discussion. Scope, rode, swing, anchor drag, emergencies, bottoms.
Solo tacking.
Weather. Cloud identification. Barometric pressure.
Practice tacking.
Practice jibing.
Knot craft: review bowline, square knot for reefing.
Log book entries. Review last assignment. Secure the boat.
Review terminology. Q&A from previous lessons.
Onboard written exam #4.
Heavy weather sailing.
Man Over Board drill.
Heave-to drill.
VHF drill.
Climbing the mast procedures.
Running aground.
Log book entries. Review past assignment. Secure the boat.
Q&A from previous lessons.
Solo tacking & jibing.
1/2 Diamond of Doom. Racing basics around 2 buoys.
Racing basics.
Written exam #5.
Log book entries. Review completed assignments. Secure the boat.