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OrdinaryOrdinaryBoat HandlingBoat HandlingInstructors: George Crowl

Course OutlineCourse Outline a. Name the principal parts of a typical sailboat and a a. Name the principal parts of a typical sailboat and a

runabout.runabout. b. Name the principal parts of the mast, boom, spars, b. Name the principal parts of the mast, boom, spars,

standing and running rigging and sails of a gaff- or standing and running rigging and sails of a gaff- or Marconi-rigged sloop, schooner, and ketch or yawl.Marconi-rigged sloop, schooner, and ketch or yawl.

c. Describe the identifying characteristics of a sloop, c. Describe the identifying characteristics of a sloop, ketch, yawl, cutter, and schooner.ketch, yawl, cutter, and schooner.

d. Demonstrate your ability to handle a rowboat by d. Demonstrate your ability to handle a rowboat by doing the following: row in a straight line for a quarter doing the following: row in a straight line for a quarter mile, stop, make a pivot turn, return to the starting point mile, stop, make a pivot turn, return to the starting point and backwater in a straight line for 50 yards/meters. and backwater in a straight line for 50 yards/meters. Make a turn and return to the starting point.Make a turn and return to the starting point.

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Name the principal parts of a typical sailboat and Name the principal parts of a typical sailboat and runabout. runabout.

Parts of a RunaboutParts of a Runabout

Main parts of a motor boatMain parts of a motor boat

Parts of a SailboatParts of a Sailboat

Main parts of a sailboatMain parts of a sailboat

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Name the identifying characteristis of a sloop, Name the identifying characteristis of a sloop, ketch, yawl, cutter, and schooner. ketch, yawl, cutter, and schooner.

Catboat RigCatboat Rig

Single mast, well forwardSingle mast, well forwardNot required, but good to knowNot required, but good to know

SloopSloop

Single mast, two sails, one fore, one aftSingle mast, two sails, one fore, one aft

Cutter RiggedCutter Rigged

Single mast, single mainsail, two (+) jibsSingle mast, single mainsail, two (+) jibs

KetchKetch

Two masts, mizzen mast somewhat shorter, Two masts, mizzen mast somewhat shorter, mizzen mast forward of the rudder post, mizzen mizzen mast forward of the rudder post, mizzen sail somewhat smaller.sail somewhat smaller.

YawlYawl

Two masts, mizzen mast much shorter, mizzen Two masts, mizzen mast much shorter, mizzen mast aft of rudder post, mizzen sail much smaller. mast aft of rudder post, mizzen sail much smaller.

SchoonerSchooner

For-and-aft sails on two or For-and-aft sails on two or more masts, main taller than more masts, main taller than foremast(s)foremast(s)

Types of RigsTypes of Rigs

Identify the rigs below. List their identifying Identify the rigs below. List their identifying characteristics.characteristics.

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Name the principal parts of the mast, boom, spars, Name the principal parts of the mast, boom, spars, standing and running rigging and sails of a gaff- standing and running rigging and sails of a gaff- or Marconi-rigged sloop, schooner, and ketch or or Marconi-rigged sloop, schooner, and ketch or yawl. yawl.

Gaff-rigged SloopGaff-rigged Sloop

““Gaff” is the boom along the top of the mainsailGaff” is the boom along the top of the mainsailProvides more sail area for less mast heightProvides more sail area for less mast height

Marconi-riggedMarconi-rigged

Sails have no spars on top. Triangular shape.Sails have no spars on top. Triangular shape.

Mast, Boom, SparMast, Boom, Spar

Mast – Tall, vertical pole – carries sails aloftMast – Tall, vertical pole – carries sails aloftBoom – Horizontal pole – holds sail outBoom – Horizontal pole – holds sail outSpar – Generic term for above, plus nearly any Spar – Generic term for above, plus nearly any

other pole on the boatother pole on the boat

Standing RiggingStanding Rigging

Holds mast(s) in placeHolds mast(s) in placeForestay, backstayForestay, backstayShrouds (upper, lower, front,Shrouds (upper, lower, front,

back, etc.)back, etc.)Split backstaySplit backstayFor bowspritFor bowspritAny other line (often wire) that Any other line (often wire) that

does not movedoes not move

Running RiggingRunning Rigging

Anything that moves a sail or sparAnything that moves a sail or sparHalyardsHalyardsSheetsSheetsTopping liftTopping liftBoom vangBoom vangReefingReefingEtc., etc.Etc., etc.

Mainsail PartsMainsail Parts

Gaff-rigged SailGaff-rigged Sail

Top edge of sail has new namesTop edge of sail has new names

Two Main Sets of TermsTwo Main Sets of Terms

Mainsails, mizzen, foresail (not jib) all look Mainsails, mizzen, foresail (not jib) all look somewhat similar and have the same named somewhat similar and have the same named parts.parts.

Various jibs, staysails and genoas use jib terms.Various jibs, staysails and genoas use jib terms.

Sloop SailsSloop Sails

Fore – jib or genoaFore – jib or genoaAft – mainsailAft – mainsail

MainsailMainsail Jib Jib

Ketch or YawlKetch or Yawl

MainsailMainsail

Mizzen JibMizzen Jib StaysailStaysail

SchoonerSchooner

ForesailForesail

JibJib

MainsailMainsail StaysailStaysail

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Demonstrate your ability to handle a rowboat by Demonstrate your ability to handle a rowboat by doing the following: row in a straight line for a doing the following: row in a straight line for a quarter mile, stop, make a pivot turn, return to quarter mile, stop, make a pivot turn, return to the starting point and backwater in a straight the starting point and backwater in a straight line for 50 yards/meters. Make a turn and return line for 50 yards/meters. Make a turn and return to the starting point. to the starting point.

Rowing SetupRowing Setup

Oars right length – 2x thwart length + freeboardOars right length – 2x thwart length + freeboardOar handles – touch or overlap when set upOar handles – touch or overlap when set upOars – sleeve in oarlocks, button inboardOars – sleeve in oarlocks, button inboardOars should naturally have blade in waterOars should naturally have blade in water

Oarlocks, Etc.Oarlocks, Etc.

Three main oarlocks are shownThree main oarlocks are shownThey mount in the hardware belowThey mount in the hardware belowOars are protected with the leather and buttonOars are protected with the leather and button

CatchCatch

Putting the blades in the water, ready to pullPutting the blades in the water, ready to pullBlades vertical, in water behind youBlades vertical, in water behind youLeaning “forward”, hands fully “forward”Leaning “forward”, hands fully “forward”

PullPull

Lean body “back,” pull with armsLean body “back,” pull with armsOar blades in water, traverse about 90°Oar blades in water, traverse about 90°Power comes here, uses whole bodyPower comes here, uses whole body

FeatherFeather

Raise the blades out of the waterRaise the blades out of the waterRotate the wrists backwards to “feather” the Rotate the wrists backwards to “feather” the

blades parallel to the waterblades parallel to the waterStart recovery at the same timeStart recovery at the same time

RecoveryRecovery

Bring the blades toward the bow (push handles Bring the blades toward the bow (push handles away)away)

Keep blades featheredKeep blades feathered

TechniquesTechniques

Pull the oars evenlyPull the oars evenlyWatch your wake to stay in a straight lineWatch your wake to stay in a straight lineLook over your shoulder occassionally, not very Look over your shoulder occassionally, not very

oftenoftenTo pivot turn, push one oar forward in the water To pivot turn, push one oar forward in the water

while pulling the other oar backwardwhile pulling the other oar backwardTo go backward, reverse the Catch, Pull, To go backward, reverse the Catch, Pull,

Feather, Recovery process, dipping your oars Feather, Recovery process, dipping your oars and pushing away while in the waterand pushing away while in the water

Questions?Questions?