Author: IainM

Training – Kids Zone

Training – Kids Zone

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For kids of all ages!

We have some great videos and other materials that have been produced to help everyone to learn a bit more about life on the water.

This video is all about navigation and buoyage – colours and shapes of things that tell you where it is safe to take a boat and avoid dangerous areas, especially on the sea or rivers.

The next video tells you about the tides. We don’t need to worry about the tide at St Mary’s Loch, but lots of our members also sail in other places where there are tides, and anyone sailing on the sea should know about the tide and how it affects the water that we are sailing on.

Now try an activity sheet to see what you know about tides: Click Here! (you’ll need to print this to fill it in.)

Clouds are really important when sailing, because they can help us to work out what the weather – and especially the wind – is going to do. That’s something that will help us when out on the water, whether at St Mary’s Loch or anywhere else.

You can Click Here for a printable activity sheet on Clouds.

Guide – Rescue Boat Cox

Guide – Rescue Boat Cox

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It is important that the duties below are carried out each Sunday when there is racing at the Club. A rota of members to carry out the duties will be drawn up. If a member is unable to take their turn on the rota it is their responsibility to arrange a replacement and to inform the Sailing Secretary.

The Rescue Boat Cox is responsible for ensuring that a properly manned rescue boat is available at all times during Sunday racing. The Rescue Boat Cox is not expected to carry out all the duties noted by themselves and may enlist help as appropriate.

The Rescue Boat Cox is expected to give up a day’s racing to carry out the duties: they (and their crew) will be credited as having sailed all races on that day and will be given the average of their points for the other races to count in the series, rounded down to the nearest quarter.

Before Racing

  • Be present at the Club at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start (typically 10.30 for an 11.00 start)
  • Ensure that the Officer of the Day (OOD) knows you are present and has briefed you.
  • Ensure that the rescue boat is available and is adequately crewed for the conditions.
  • Ensure that you know the course to be sailed by each fleet.
  • Ensure that you know the number of starters for each fleet.

During Racing

  • Carry out rescue duties as required.
  • After each race ensure that all participants are accounted for.

After Racing

  • Ensure that all participants are accounted for.
  • Ensure that the rescue boat and tender are properly put away and all faults reported.
  • Refill the fuel tank (including the oil supply) and put it away.
  • Ensure that the fuel locker is locked.
  • Arrange for the replenishment of fuel and oil if required.
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