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VESSEL LOGBOOK
_______________
___________________________
______________________________
____________________________
Owners
Phone Number
Address
Vessel Specifications & Documentation
Fuel & Water Tankage
Compass Deviation Table 1 - BOAT’S DATA
What You Need to Know
Guest Log 2 - GUEST LOG
Beaufort Scale of Wind Forces
Weather References
Deck Log 3 - DECK LOG
Important Numbers & Frequencies
Radio Call Procedures & Licenses
Radio Message Log 4 - RADIO LOG
Pre-Underway & Emergency Checklist
Publications & Charts Lists
Ship’s Equipment Inventory 5 - EQUIPMENT
Routine & Engine Maintenance Schedules
Maintenance Log
Passage Preparation Checklist 6 - MAINTENANCE
GPS Waypoints
Voyage Planning & Floatplan
Celestial Navigation
Piloting Calculation Forms
7 - VOYAGE PLANNING
& NAVIGATION
Facility Operations
Vessel Safety Check
Search & Rescue 8 - USCG AUXILIARY
Right of Way & Sound Signals
Relative Bearings & Points of Sail
Lights/Day Shapes & International Flags
Racing Rules Simplified
9 - RULES OF THE
ROAD
Watch Assignments & CPR/Hypothermia
Weekly Meal Planner & Shopping List
To Do & Expenditure Lists 10 - HOUSEKEEPING
Compiled by Greg Foulger, 2007 [email protected]
1. BOAT’S DATA
A. Owner & Registration
B. Specifications
C. Fuel and Water Tankage
D. Engine Efficiency and Fuel Use
E. Compass Deviation Table
A. OWNER & REGISTRATION
Photo of vessel
Vessel Name:
Hull Number:
Documentation #:
Home Port:
Call Sign (Marine):
Call Sign (Ham):
Owner:
Address:
Telephone:
Flotilla/Yacht Club:
B. SPECIFICATIONS
Boat Name
Former Names
Builder & Model Year
Designer
Date Launched
Colors (hull & trim)
LOA
LWL
Beam
Draft
Displacement
Sail Area
Racing Handicap
Rig
Vertical Clearance
Geog. Range of Visibility
from cockpit
standing on deck
standing on boom
at lower spreaders
at masthead
Ht of Eye with Sextant
standing
sitting
Engine type
Propeller
MMSI / Radio Op Permit
C. FUEL AND WATER TANKAGE
Contents Capacity Location Fill Pipe
Fuel
Fuel
Fuel
Water
Water
Water
Cooking Fuel
Total Capacity
Fuel
Water
Cooking Fuel
D. ENGINE EFFICIENCY AND FUEL USE
RPM STW GPH nMPG Range (nM) Endurance
(hrs.)
1500
2000
2250
2500
3000
3200
Hull speed
Comments:
E. COMPASS DEVIATION TABLE
COMPASS TO MAGNETIC MAGNETIC TO COMPASS
Compass Heading Deviation Magnetic Heading Deviation
000 000
015 015
030 030
045 045
060 060
075 075
090 090
105 105
120 120
135 135
150 150
165 165
180 180
195 195
210 210
225 225
240 240
255 255
270 270
285 285
300 300
315 315
330 330
345 345
360 360
Comments
2. GUEST LOG
Sea Bag Essentials - fit in duffle/athletic bag, no suitcases : )
Plastic reusable water bottle
Trousers
Shorts
T-shirts or polo shirts
Warm clothing, including warm hat, gloves, thermals
Wet weather jacket and pants
Sun Hat
Sailing/sports shoes with non-slip soles
Sleeping attire
Bathing suit
Beach/bath towel
Sunscreen
Seasickness medication
Toiletries
Optional: musical instrument, camera, sailing gloves, reading material, pillow, etc.
GUESTS - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW!
Newbies
Sailboats heel, it may surprise you but it’s normal, it cannot tip over (4 tons of lead in the keel)
Avoid seasickness by taking take Dramamine several hours before setting out and staying on deck and looking at the horizon instead of a book
Apply sunscreen!
Stow your personal gear in your sea bag on top of your berth, keep things tidy!
Location of drinks, drinking water, and trash bin
Demonstrate marine head operation (toilet tissue only!)
Working Crew or Interested Sailors
Demonstrate sail handling gear, halyards, sheets, winches, cleats, etc.
Show how to operate the engine and stop the boat under sail or motoring.
Commands for tacking or jibing – get the kids involved and everyone respond with “Ready” when helmsman shouts “Ready About”
Watch and crew assignments for overnight passages (Section 10)
Safety Rules
Rule #1: people stay inside the boat, water stays outside the boat!
Do not jump to or from dock or boat when boarding or disembarking
Be aware of slip, fall, entanglement, steps, and head banging hazards
When moving about, one hand for you, one for the boat! Grab anything, it’s strong.
At least two on deck at all times – one at helm, one as watch (360 horizon scan) (if only 2 POB –one may be allowed on deck, but must stay in cockpit and tethered)
When underway and on deck – No riding on stern transom steps or bow seat Wear PFDs – mandatory for children under 13 and non-swimmers Tether to jackline – at night, rough weather (reefed) or alone on deck
What to do if someone breaks rule #1
Anyone who sees it: 1) Shout “MAN OVERBOARD!” loudly
2) Point to victim continuously
3) Throw PFD or anything that floats (yellow horseshoe buoy)
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Working Crew: 4) Approach slowly & stop engine, deploy Life Sling system
5) If you MUST enter water, wear PFD and a safety line
6) Be ready to treat victim for hypothermia, drowning, shock.
Rule #2: Have Fun!
GUESTS VESSEL: ____________
Name Email or Address
Phone Dates on
Board Comments
GUESTS VESSEL: _____________
Name Email or Address
Phone Dates on
Board Comments
3. DECK LOG
A. Beaufort Scale of Wind Forces
B. Weather References
C. Deck Log
A. BEAUFORT SCALE OF WIND FORCES
Force Wind Speed (knots)
Wind Description
Sea Conditions Probable
Wave Height
0 0 Calm Smooth, like a mirror 0
1 1-3 Light air Small ripples like fish scales ¼ - ½
2 4-6 Light breeze Short, small pronounced wavelets with no crests
¼ - ½
3 7-10 Gentle breeze Large wavelets with some crests 2
4 11-16 Moderate breeze
Increasingly longer small waves, some with white caps (foam crests)
4
5 17-21 Fresh breeze Moderate lengthening waves, with many white caps and some spray
6
6 22-27 Strong breeze Large waves, extensive white caps, some spray
10
7 28-33 Near gale Heaps of waves, with some breakers whose foam is blown downwind in streaks
14
8 34-40 Gale
Moderately high waves of increasing length and edges of crests breaking into spindrift (heavy spray); foam is blown downwind in well-marked streaks
18
9 41-47 Strong gale High waves with dense foam streaks and some crests rolling over
23
10 48-55 Storm
Very high waves with long, overhanging crests, the sea looks white, visibility is greatly reduced, and waves tumble with force
29
11 56-63 Violent storm
Exceptionally high waves that may obscure medium-size ships; all wave edges are blown into froth, and the sea is covered with patches of foam
37
12 64-71 Hurricane Air is filled with foam and spray, and sea is completely white
45
B. WEATHER REFERENCES
(Northern Hemisphere)
Weather Proverbs
“Red sky at morning, sailor take warning. Red sky at night, sailor’s delight”
“Mackerel skies and mares’ tails, make tall ships carry low sails.”
“Rainbow to windward, foul fall the day; rainbow to leeward, rain runs away.”
“When halo rings the moon or sun, rain’s approaching on the run.”
“A backing wind says storms are nigh; veering winds will clear the sky.” (backing – counterclockwise, veering – clockwise)
“Beware the bolts from north or west; In south or east the bolts be best.”
Rules of Thumb
Weather can be expected to deteriorate when:
Cirrus clouds thicken and lower
There is a halo around the sun or moon.
Altocumulus and/or altostratus clouds appear to the west.
Clouds at different levels are moving in different directions.
Cumulus clouds build up in height and cover more of the sky.
Cumulus clouds do not decrease in size when the daily heating subsides.
Lightning is to the west.
Winds are shifting counterclockwise (backing).
Winds are shifting from an easterly direction (East Coast)
The temperature increases during the evening.
The temperature is abnormally warm or cold.
Atmospheric pressure falls steadily.
A cold front or warm front is approaching.
Weather can be expected to improve when:
The cloud bases increase in height.
Lightning is to the east.
Winds are shifting clockwise (veering).
Winds are from a westerly direction
Pressure rises.
A cold front has passed.
Weather can be expected to remain fair when:
Scattered cumulus clouds are present in the afternoon.
The number of clouds is decreasing.
There is a red sunset in a clear sky.
Winds are light westerly.
Pressure is steady or rising.
C. DECK LOG
Log Entry: Each entry in the log describes the current position and time, and the course,
speed, and distance traveled to reach that position. Instructions for each field are as follows:
Date: record date(s) at the top of each page
Time: enter current local time expressed in military time
Latitude / Longitude: record the position coordinates for all fixes, rounded off to the
nearest 10th of a minute, or 6 sec
Course: record the Magnetic course for the leg just steered expressed as three digit
numbers: Magnetic = Compass + Deviation (-W, +E) Full conversion order: TVMDC+W or CDMVT+E
S: record the avg. speed for the course leg just steered, expressed in knots to the nearest 10th
of a knot
Log Distance: calculate and record the distance just covered in nautical miles, 60D= S x T
(S in knots, T in minutes, D in nautical miles)
Remarks: record nav. aids passed, bearings to landmarks, current weather or forecasts,
engine hrs., events, observations, departures, arrivals, or anything you want to note such as animals or other boats sighted, praise for the cook’s spicy stew, etc.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Barometer and Tide Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Barometer: record equally spaced time entries along the top (e.g. 1 hour intervals) and the
corresponding barometric reading on each vertical line – connect the points to get a barograph read-out
Tides: transfer the times of high and low tide (or slack water) from the tide (or current)
tables, plus any information about current strength and direction.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Daily Departure Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Daily completion of this checklist should be indicated by initialing the last space of the first line of the Deck Log.
Weather Forecast Fuel level / on Running lights Dinghy secure
Route Planned Engine oil Electronics Battery check
Charts ready Coolant level Items stored Bilges Dry
Seacocks open Holding tank Rigging Clevis, Cotter pins
Date: Time / Depart from: Destination: Eng.hrs:
Start Eng.hrs: Finish
Check- list
Crew/Guests:
Time Skipper’s Log
Time Latitude Longitude Course S Dist Remarks / Weather
Barometer Tides
30.2 / 1023 Hi:
30.1 / 1019
30.0 / 1016 Lo:
29.9 / 1012
Date: Time / Depart from: Destination: Eng.hrs:
Start Eng.hrs: Finish
Check- list
Crew/Guests:
Time Skipper’s Log
Time Latitude Longitude Course S Dist Remarks / Weather
Barometer Tides
30.2 / 1023 Hi:
30.1 / 1019
30.0 / 1016 Lo:
29.9 / 1012
4. RADIO LOG
A. Important Numbers and Frequencies
B. Radio Call Procedures
C. VHF Channels, ITU Phonetics, Distress Call
D. Radio Log Message File System
A. IMPORTANT NUMBERS & FREQ.’S
Name Number or Frequency
Boatyard
Coast Guard
CG Auxiliary
Compass adjustor
Electronics
Engine
Insurance agent
Marina
Radio technician
Sailmaker
Weather forecasts
Yacht Club
B. RADIO CALL PROCEDURES
1. Full Call and Answer – listen to make sure CH 16 is clear
Call – “San Diego Harbor(called station), This is Sailing vessel Serenity(calling station).Over.” Reply – “Serenity(calling station), this is San Diego Harbor(called station).Over.” (Called station and calling station may be repeated up to three times, if necessary)
2. Switch to Working Frequency – after contact is made, and there is no emergency
Request - “San Diego Harbor, This is Serenity. Shift to ___. This is Serenity. Over.” Reply – “This is San Diego Harbor. Wilco. Out.”
3. Communication – after switching to a working frequency
Call - “San Diego Harbor, This is Serenity, Over.” Reply – “This is San Diego. Over.” Message – “This is Serenity. Message. Over.” Response from called station, if necessary End – “This is sailing vessel Serenity. Out.”
(End with full call sign)
Time Limitations – Initial call duration limit - 30 seconds
If no response, wait 2 minutes to make 2nd call If no response, wait 2 minutes to make 3rd call If no response, wait 15 min to make 4th call (or 3 minutes if channel is unused) Ship to ship working frequency duration limit – 3 minutes
Radio Check Message –How do you hear me?
Response – Loud (or weak) and clear (or distorted)
Key Prowords –
OUT – end of transmission, no reply required or expected OVER – follows a transmission where reply is expected ROGER – I have received your transmission satisfactorily WILCO – Will comply with your last order or request CORRECT – you are correct AFFIRMATIVE – yes NEGATIVE - no ETA – estimated time of arrival OPS NORMAL – patrol is normal in all respects I SAY AGAIN – I am repeating transmission I SPELL – I shall spell the next word phonetically FIGURES – Indicates numbers or numerals to follow WAIT – I must pause for a few seconds SILENCE (SEE LONS- 3 times) – cease all transmissions
C. MARINE VHF CHANNELS
Channel Freq. (MHz) Station
0 162.550 Weather – WX1
6 156.300 Intership / Safety
9 156.450 Alternate calling recreational vessels
13 156.650 Navigation (1 W) bridge-to-bridge
16 156.800 Distress, safety, calling
21A 157.050 USCG working
22A 157.100 USCG liason
23A 157.150 USCG working
67 156.375 Commercial intership
68 156.425 Intership & shore
70 156.525 DSC
71 156.575 Intership & shore
72 156.625 Intership only
78 156.925 Intership & shore
81A 157.075 USCG working
83A 157.175 USCG working
ITU PHONETICS DISTRESS CALL
A Alpha N November
B Bravo O Oscar
C Charlie P Papa
D Delta Q Quebec
E Echo R Romeo
F Foxtrot S Sierra
G Golf T Tango
H Hotel U Uniform
I India V Victor
J Juliet W Whiskey
K Kilo X X-ray
L Lima Y Yankee
M Mike Z Zulu
1. Alarm Signal – 30-60 sec, if available
2. Mayday(3 times) Pan-pan if urgent but not immediate danger
3. This is call name(3 times)
4. Mayday, call name
5. Give position
6. Give nature of distress & assistance needed
7. Give other info: e.g. description of boat, number of persons on board, etc.
8. I will be listening on CH 16
9. This is call name. Over
D. RADIO LOG MESSAGE FILE SECTION
VESSEL: CALL SIGN:
MM/DD Year
Local Time
CH or Freq
Station Calling or
Called Brief Summary of Message
Oper. Init.
Note: remember to sign each page after final entry.
D. RADIO LOG MESSAGE FILE SECTION
VESSEL: CALL SIGN:
MM/DD Year
Local Time
CH or Freq
Station Calling or
Called Brief Summary of Message
Oper. Init.
Note: remember to sign each page after final entry.
5. EQUIPMENT
A. Pre-Underway Checklist
B. Emergency Equipment Diagrams
C. Chart List
D. Publications
E. Ship’s Equipment Inventory
A. PRE-UNDERWAY CHECKLIST
Review this list with working crew, showing location and proper operation of safety equipment:
Float plan – use USCG form in “Voyage Planning” section
Charts of the area
Ship’s compass and hand-bearing compass
Registration certificate or documentation
Boat’s Logs – Guest, Deck, Radio
PFDs w/survival equip. (wearable and throwable) - CG approved, good condition,
readily accessible, assigned and fitted
Fire Extinguishers - right number, size, and class for boat; charged, not corroded,
nozzle clear, bracketed, readily accessible
Visual Distress Signals - current dates on pyros, proper number, batteries good if
lights or EPIRB
Anchors and Line - adequate anchor for bottom, adequate line for water depth
DeWatering device - bilge pump operable, alternative bailing device available
Damage control kit
Watch or clock & navigation plotting instruments - operable
Boarding ladder (or other means of boarding)
Heaving lines - at least 30 feet with monkey fist
Mooring lines (4) - bow, stern, and spring lines, preferably three-stranded nylon
with an eye in one end and of adequate length for your boat and mooring conditions
Fenders– (4)
Flashlight or lantern
Search or spot light
Navigation lights - tested and operable, spare bulbs
Batteries - fully charged, encased in plastic boxes or terminals covered, securely
fastened down
Sound producing device - horn, whistle appropriate for boat
Alternate propulsion - paddle or oar
Boat hook / pole(s)
FCC license - if VHF radio, RADAR, EPIRB or other transmitter aboard and you
plan to enter a foreign country
Oil discharge and trash placards affixed - if required by boat size
Bell - if required by boat size
First Aid Kit
Gauges - functional and reading properly, including GPS
Ventilation - power ventilation operable (blower) and natural
ventilations cowls open and clear
Tools and spare parts to fix every contraption on the boat
Depth sounder, lead line, or sounding pole
Copy of Colregs (NavRules) - if required by boat size
Spare propeller and lock nut
Sunscreen, sunhat, and wet weather gear
Extra clothing...wool sweater, gloves, socks and other articles for
warming if temperature drops or someone gets wet
Binoculars
AM radio...static on AM forewarns of nearby lightning
Drinking water – minimum of 1 gallon per person per day
Personal needs like prescription drugs & seasickness remedies
Jack line and harness to secure your body to the boat
VHF marine radio & handheld for backup and going ashore – everyone should
know how to use to send May Day and/or Pan-Pan transmissions
GPS with plenty of batteries – everyone should know how to use and read
Abandon ship bag (that floats) with all essential gear packed for quick access
and emergency transport off the boat
EPIRB/ Liferaft– if going offshore
Disconnect shore water and power lines!!
--------------------USCGA Extras ----------------------
Towlines (1 side tow, 1 stern tow) and bridle
Ensigns and signboards, lunch or food as necessary
Loud hailer, kicker skiff hook, EPIRB
USCG Aux Crew Briefing:
Proper uniform (no jewelry) check Lookouts assign
Weather report check Line handlers assign
PFDs with PPE* check MOB procedure review
Purpose of mission brief Departing dock proc. brief
Radio watch (freq.) assign # of POB and names send
Navigator assign
*PPE survival: whistle, signal mirror, personal light beacon, reflective tape
B. EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
OTHER EQUIPMENT STORAGE:
C. CHART LIST
Chart Number Area Scale Year Location
C. CHART LIST
Chart Number Area Scale Year Location
D. PUBLICATIONS
Publication Title & Date Area Comments
Tide/Current Tables
U.S. Coast Pilot
Cruising Guides
Light List
Notice to Mariners
Engine manual
First-aid manual
Racing rules
Other
6. MAINTENANCE
A. Routine and Engine Maintenance Schedules
B. Maintenance Log
C. Passage Preparation Checklist
A. ROUTINE & ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
DAILY DEPARTURE CHECKLIST: Record in daily Deck Log section heading
Weather Forecast Fuel level / on Running lights Dinghy secure
Route Planned Engine oil level Electronics Battery check
Charts ready Coolant level Items stored Bilges Dry
Seacocks open Holding tank Rigging Clevis, Cotter pins
MONTHLY
Hull - Clean hull and keel, replace zincs if more than 75% consumed
Deck – Wash down, dry all hatches and portholes, wipe/polish rails, stanchions, and arch
Canvas - Rinse or at least brush off dodger and bimini canvas, clean plastic windows
Hardware – Corrosion block - MacLube or WD40
Rigging – Inspect running and standing rigging, halyards free, spreader tips and other sail chafe
points, hardware (blocks, shackles, clevis and cotter pins, chainplates, turnbuckles, mast bolts)
Interior - Touch up teak with oil and wipe down upholstery, sinks, and counters, as necessary
Freshwater pump - Rinse and clean strainer
Diesels - Run engine and generator, minimum 10 minutes under load
Batteries -- Check water, add distilled and fill to split "rings", battery posts clean and tight
Seacocks - Inspect hoses & clamps, open and close all ball valves
QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct):
Additional tasks to the monthly list above
Mechanical fittings – check, clean, lubricate blocks, rollers, rope clutches, tracks, windlass, shackles, pins, rigging wires, turnbuckles, mainsail luff, etc. (do not lubricate headsail furling) - McLube or Dry PTFE spray
Exterior Teak – Sand and varnish cockpit table and step, ladder steps, and bow seat, as
necessary
Interior – Clean heads, galley, upholstery, and oil all teak and soles
Gel coat surfaces – Remove stains and marks and wax
Stainless Arch, Rails, Stanchions and Lifelines – Wax and polish
Toilets – Clean and pour about 10 ounces of vinegar in toilet & pump 1/2 of it out (let sit long as
possible)
Pumps -- Run all pumps-especially macerators & sump pumps
Bilge Areas – clean with vinegar water solution 1:3 Engine and Generator:
Check fuel tank fittings, and hose clamps
Disassemble and inspect cooling system anti-siphon
Shaft Packing Gland -- Depending on type installed, it should be visually inspected for excessive leaks. The standard gland should drip one drop every minute at rest and once every 15 seconds while in gear
Water strainers (2) - Clean and remove debris
V belt--Inspect for hairline cracks, if find any, replace immediately. Buy a spare
Exhaust System -- Look for riser corrosion, hairline cracks or water. Remove/inspect, probably
replace, they last about 5 yrs. Check for leaks or deterioration, insulation in place
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE (Jan):
In addition to quarterly and monthly tasks
EXTERIOR :
Mast -- Check for corrosion around all dissimilar metals, inspect each fastener/cotter pin to be sure not coming out. At that time, clean the shrouds (Seapower & rag seem to work quite well)
and mast, for anodized spars, use Alumaguard
Standing rigging and turnbuckles -- Look for meat hooks and cracks, if any, replace, or replace
after 12 or so years
Furling Gear/Bearings -- Fresh water rinsed getting to the bearings
Windlass -- Grease cones
Winches -- Clean with kerosene, re-grease, be sure to use light oil on pawls
Mast track – Mast head pins and sheaves turn freely
Halyards and Nicropress fittings are in good condition and are taped
Check shroud tension and balance -- tighten if necessary, also check forestay & backstay, lube
all turnbuckles
Spreaders tips and bases, and mast fittings
All shroud terminations and swaged fittings
Gooseneck assembly and boom assembly
Mast, boom, and spreaders cleaned and waxed
Rudder Bearing -- Inspect for leaks and/or cracks every time you are in the lazarette or every 6
mos depend on use
Boom Furl -- inspect sail cover, replace if badly thinned, inspect mechanical parts, topping lift
Running Rigging -- Wash them in a machine w/cool water, fabric softener and extra rinse. Air
dry. Inspect for chafe or fraying, if possible (no splice), reverse the ends
Dodger and canvas -- Lubricate zippers and snaps
Canvas Snap Fittings, Lifeline Fittings & Deck Hardware -- Apply corrosion block, especially
anodized hardware
Hull & deck smooth surfaces -- Waxed, after 5 years it should be compounded
Anchor rode - Inspect for wear, loose shackle pin, may need to re-splice line to chain
Shore power connection - inspect for corrosion/overheating
INTERIOR:
Windlass -- Spray T-9 (or equivalent) on below deck portion of windlass
Electronics -- Check for firmware updates, especially Garmin GPS
Propane -- Check for leaks, after use, turn off solenoid, close valve, should retain pressure for at
least 1 hour
Batteries -- Equalize to shake deposits off the cells
Pedestal -- Oil (use engine oil) wires & chain, be sure less than 1/2" deflection per exposed foot,
grease needle bearings
Electrical system and battery tie-downs, coat to prevent corrosion, and terminal connectors
Fresh Water Tanks -- Sterilize (with 1 cup chlorine per 10 gallons), run into all lines, leave
pressurized for 8 hours, flush, sweeten (with baking soda) and flush
Anti-siphon Valves -- Take off top fitting, blow into hole on top, be sure air can get through
Port light and Deck Hatch Gaskets -- Apply silicone grease to all gaskets
Fire Extinguishers -- Be sure all gauges are in middle, take off bracket, shake vigorously, break
up caking (dry chem.)
EVERY 2 OR 3 YEARS:
SS screws that go into aluminum backing plates -- Re-bed with an anti-seizing compound Those that are tough to get to (those that attach sheet stoppers), work them by unscrewing them part way & re-tension
Sails -- Have washed and inspected by your sailmaker
Windlass -- Change gear oil
National Ensign -- Replace when it gets discolored or tattered, it must look GREAT at all times
Haul-outs:
Sea Cocks - Lubricate from the outside w/Lanocote stuffed in a drinking straw, take the hose off & do the same from the top
Bottom Paint - Every 2-3 years
Props - Lubricate and check bearings on folding and feathering props
Zincs - Replace as needed
Cutlass Bearings - Check for tightness by giving it a good shake. If it rattles, replace bearing
Rudder - Should be less than 3/4" deflection at base of rudder
Keel - Look for cracks or signs of looseness, may need to torque keel bolts
Align engine - About a week after each launch check shaft alignment, repack stuffing box if necessary
ENGINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (record performed date & eng hours in first column)
Performed date /hours
Recom’ded Interval
Maintenance Item
75-100 hrs
Change oil & filter
Water Pump Impeller--Inspect, especially if temperature gauge rises
150 hrs
Tighten all engine bolts and nuts to proper torque, clean thoroughly
Transmission Oil--Replace
300 hrs
Fuel Filters--Replace both, this is a great time to practice bleeding the fuel in case it needs to be done out at sea
Valve Adjustment --Be sure engine is cool. (and tune per Yanmar recommendations)
Water Pump Impeller--Replace, keep best looking one as a spare
Every 2 years Engine Coolant--Yanmar recommends Texaco Dexcool (orange, don't use green coolant, in Yanmar)
B. Maintenance Log
Date Eng. Hrs
Repairs / comments By
B. Maintenance Log
Date Eng. Hrs
Repairs / comments By
C. VOYAGE PREPARATION CHECKLIST
Cabin � Clean & dry cushions � Clean & Inspect head � Clean & Inspect fresh water tank
Below Decks � Inspect & lubricate seacocks &thru hulls � Clean, Inspect & dry bilge � Inspect condition of hoses and clamps on bilge pump � Test bilge pump � Fill LPG bottle and re-stock 3 grill cylinders � Test burners and oven � Fill water tanks, and 5-gallong jerry jug � Several spray bottles in cockpit to rinse salty hands and feet � Set up lee cloths and bunks
Deck � Clean non-skid � Clean windows � Swing/verify compass (?) � Inspect cockpit drains � Inspect stanchion, pulpits and lifelines � Clean & polish pulpit & stanchions � Inspect chainplates, cleats and other deck fittings
Standing Rigging � Inspect standing rigging � Tune standing rigging � Clean & lubricate sail track (silicone lube) � Inspect turnbuckles/pins and safety wire (all shackle pins) � Tape rigging � Check spreader boots
Running Rigging � Inspect & lubricate winches � Inspect main sheet, boom vang, and preventer � Inspect headsail sheets for wear � Inspect sheet lead blocks � Inspect main halyard � Inspect headsail halyard � Inspect spare halyard � Inspect tack downhaul blocks and line � Inspect headsail furler
Docking & Grounding � Check ground tackle, anchor, rode, roller, mount and backup anchor / rode, etc. � Check dock lines & install chafing gear � Clean & inspect fenders
Hull (At Haulout) � Clean hull � Inspect for scratches, gouges & dings � Sand below water line � Bottom Paint (2 coats minimum)
Electrical System � Check batteries water level � Inspect & clean terminals � Charge batteries � Inspect wiring and batteries firmly secured � Check solar panels and charge controller
Navigation and Communication � Check for complete e-chart and paper chart coverage � Complete voyage planning worksheet � Find best HF weather and net frequencies � Passports on board � Check batteries in calculator, radios, flashlights, etc. � Check navigation lights � Radio check – Main unit and handhelds � Check GPS/AIS/Radar 1 � Check GPS 2 � Check Radar reflectors � Check Auto-Pilot � Check cabin lights � Tighten steering mechanism bolts, check tension � Lubricate steering mechanism and rinse rudder bearings
Sails � Check general condition � Look for wear and chafing � Check battens and batten pockets � Check all sail attachments and stitching including grommets, rings, and all reefpoints
Safety Equipment � Float plan provided to emergency contacts � Check harnesses/PFDs – CO2 � Check jacklines and tethers � Check sound signaling device(s) � Check expiration dates on flares etc. � Check battery on EPIRB � Inspect life sling & throw line � Put drogue, sea anchor and ditch bag on forepeak sole � Check and replace first aid supplies � Check bailer and hand pump � Take seasick meds 24 hrs prior � Check prescription dates in medical kit
Diesel Engine, Prop and Drive Shaft � Fill fuel tanks & 6 gallon jerry jug � Check and lube engine controls � Check hoses & electrical connections � Check transmission cable connection � Check transmission fluid � Check engine oil � Check antifreeze � Check V-belt tension, condition � Change primary and secondary Fuel Filters � Check Stuffing Box Packing � Check Stuffing Box hose clamps � Check prop and anode � Check ship’s inventory for required engine spare parts
Getting Under Way � All stowed below � Decks clear, hatches closed (duct-taped) � Stern anchor ready � Boat hook ready and firmly secured or in locker � Headsail bent on and sheets run � Sail cover off and bags stowed � Coil and stow AC Pwr cord � ALL WEARING PFDs
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7. VOYAGE PLANNING &
NAVIGATION
A. GPS Waypoints
B. Voyage Planning Worksheets
C. Float Plans
D. Plotting the Celestial LOP
E. Tide Table Worksheet
F. Current Table Worksheet
G. Radar Problem Solving
H. Vertical Clearance Worksheet
I. Sunrise/sunset Worksheet
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A. GPS WAYPOINTS
ID Location Latitude Longitude
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A. GPS WAYPOINTS
ID Location Latitude Longitude
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B. VOYAGE PLANNING WORKSHEET
Remarks on Voyage Plan:
Date: ______________ Navigator: ______________________ Vessel: ___________________
Time Start: _________________ FOB (gal.): _________________
Req’d Charts
Current Tables
Deviation Table
Fuel/RPM Table
Pilot Charts
Coast Pilot
Nav. Gear
Timepiece
Light List
Tide Tables
Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7
From
To
Intended Track-True
Leg Dist (M)
Power Setting (RPM)
Est. STW (Knots)
Current (Set/Drift)
True Course
Variation
Magnetic Course
Deviation
Compass Course
Est. SOA (Knots)
ETE HH:MM
ETA HH:MM
Est. Fuel Consump-tion(Gal)
Est. Fuel
Remaining (Gal.)
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B. VOYAGE PLANNING WORKSHEET
Remarks on Voyage Plan:
Date: ______________ Navigator: ______________________ Vessel: ___________________
Time Start: _________________ FOB (gal.): _________________
Req’d Charts
Current Tables
Deviation Table
Fuel/RPM Table
Pilot Charts
Coast Pilot
Nav. Gear
Timepiece
Light List
Tide Tables
Leg 1 Leg 2 Leg 3 Leg 4 Leg 5 Leg 6 Leg 7
From
To
Intended Track-True
Leg Dist (M)
Power Setting (RPM)
Est. STW (Knots)
Current (Set/Drift)
True Course
Variation
Magnetic Course
Deviation
Compass Course
Est. SOA (Knots)
ETE HH:MM
ETA HH:MM
Est. Fuel Consump-tion(Gal)
Est. Fuel
Remaining (Gal.)
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Complete this page before going boating. Leave it with a reliable person who can be depended upon to notify the Coast Guard or other rescue organization, should you not return as scheduled. Do Not file this plan with the Coast Guard.
Name of person filing:
Phone number:
Description of Vessel
Type: Color: Trim:
Registration No: Document No: Length:
Vessel Name: Make: Other info:
Engine Type: Horsepower:
No. Of Engines: Fuel Capacity:
Survival Equipment (check as appropriate)
PFDs
Flares / Type:
Mirror
Smoke Signals
Flashlight Food Paddles Water
Anchor Raft / Type: Dinghy EPIRB / Type:
Other:
Communication / Navigation Equipment
Radio VHF-FM MF HF Other:
DSC VHF-FM MF HF MMSI:
Cellular phone / Number:
LORAN C GPS RADAR
Persons On Board (# ) (list additional persons on back)
Name Age Address & Telephone No.
FLOAT PLAN
Automobile / Trailer
Auto license No. / State:
Auto make / model:
Auto color: Auto year:
Trailer type: Trailer license No:
Where parked:
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Do you or any of the persons on board have a medical problem? Yes No
If yes, what?
Trip Expectations
Leave at (date/time):
From: Going to:
via: via: via:
Expected to arrive /
return by (date/time):
and not later than
(date/time):
If not returned by (date/time):
call the COAST GUARD, or (local
authority)
Telephone numbers:
For latest USCG Float Plan form go to: www.floatplancentral.org
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D. PLOTTING THE CELESTIAL LOP Celestial Navigation Made Easy, F. Meyrier
1. A sextant observation yielding an observed altitude Ho is made at a precise moment UT (GMT).
Ho = Hs + corrections
2. For that time, a best estimate of position, DR, is made (i.e., our assumed position). This is taken as the assumed position corresponding to Z in the celestial triangle and yields an assumed longitude Ge and an assumed latitude Le.
3. For the appropriate GMT, the GHA of the body and its declination D are found in the Nautical Almanac.
Greenwich hour angle GHA is numbered from 0 to 360 deg in a westerly direction from the Greenwich meridian. Declination D is measured from 0 to 90 deg., with a positive sign + to the north and a negative sign – to the south.
4. Meridian angle t (LHA) is found by comparing our assumed longitude Ge and the GHA of the body. LHA = GHA - Ge
5. From the above we obtain the following: coaltitude (90 deg – Le), declination D, and meridian angle t. These constitute two sides and the included angle of our navigational triangle.
6. From knowledge of 5.above we calculate Hc and Zc.
sinHc = sin L sin D + cos L cos D cos LHA cos angle Z = (sin D – sin L sin Hc) / cos L cosHc Zc a) angle Z: if 180 deg< LHA < 360 deg, ie if the HB is in the E b) 360 deg-Z, if 0deg< LHA < 180 deg, ie if HB is in the W
7. With a knowledge of Ho, Hc, and Zc, we plot a line of position (LOP) with respect to our assumed position at Z
Ho – Hc = intercept
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Corrections simplified – applicable from a height of 2 m
Hs To the Sun using lower limb To Planets and Stars
7 deg 30 min to 9 deg 7 min - 9 min
9 deg to 11 deg 8 min - 8 min
11 deg to 13 deg 9 min - 7 min
13 deg to 18 deg 10 min - 6 min
18 deg to 27 deg 11 min - 5 min
27 deg to 45 deg 12 min - 4 min
45 deg to 90 deg 13 min - 3 min
Celestial Navigation Made Easy, F. Meyrier
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Corrections simplified – applicable from a height of 2 m
Hs To the Sun using lower limb To Planets and Stars
7 deg 30 min to 9 deg 7 min - 9 min
9 deg to 11 deg 8 min - 8 min
11 deg to 13 deg 9 min - 7 min
13 deg to 18 deg 10 min - 6 min
18 deg to 27 deg 11 min - 5 min
27 deg to 45 deg 12 min - 4 min
45 deg to 90 deg 13 min - 3 min
Celestial Navigation Made Easy, F. Meyrier
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E. TIDE TABLE WORKSHEET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Substation: ____________________________________________ Date: _______________________
Ref. Station: ___________________________ Substation #: ________________________________
HW Time Diff: _________________________ Diff of Hgt. At HW: __________________________
LW Time Diff: _________________________ Diff of Hgt at LW: __________________________
Look up these values from Table 2, “Tidal Differences and Other Constants”. This section can be omitted if the desired location can be found in Table 1, “Daily Tide Predictions”, of the Tide Tables. Height differences denoted with an asterisk are to be multiplied rather than added to reference station height. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------------------------------------------------- -
CALCULATIONS:
Ref. Station: _____________________ Substation: _______________________
Condition Time Height Condition Time Height
LW LW
HW HW
LW LW
HW HW
LW LW
HW HW
Look up heights and times for reference stations in Table 1, Daily Tide Predictions. Keep in mind that the time differences may place the required reference tide on the day before or after the date in question for the substation. Remember, times given in tables are standard zone time, not daylight savings time. Subtract 1 hour from daylight savings time to calculate zone time. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - -
HEIGHT OF TIDE AT ANY TIME:
Location: _________________________________ Time: _____________ Date: ________________
Duration of Rise or Fall: Length of time between high and low tides that bracket desire time.
Time from Nearest Tide: Use the lesser of the times from the last tide, or time until the next tide.
Range of Tide: Difference in height between tides on either side of desired time.
Height of Nearest Tide: Height of tide closest to desired time
Tabled Correction: From Table 3.
Height of Tide at Time: Add above correction if nearest tide is low water, subtract otherwise.
Charted Depth: Determined from chart.
Depth of Water at Time: Add tide height to charted depth to calculate depth at required time.
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E. TIDE TABLE WORKSHEET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Substation: ____________________________________________ Date: _______________________
Ref. Station: ___________________________ Substation #: _________________________________
HW Time Diff: _________________________ Diff of Hgt. At HW: ___________________________
LW Time Diff: _________________________ Diff of Hgt at LW: ___________________________
Look up these values from Table 2, “Tidal Differences and Other Constants”. This section can be omitted if the desired location can be found in Table 1, “Daily Tide Predictions”, of the Tide Tables. Height differences denoted with an asterisk are to be multiplied rather than added to reference station height. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ------------------------------------------------- -
CALCULATIONS:
Ref. Station: _____________________ Substation: _______________________
Condition Time Height Condition Time Height
LW LW
HW HW
LW LW
HW HW
LW LW
HW HW
Look up heights and times for reference stations in Table 1, Daily Tide Predictions. Keep in mind that the time differences may place the required reference tide on the day before or after the date in question for the substation. Remember, times given in tables are standard zone time, not daylight savings time. Subtract 1 hour from daylight savings time to calculate zone time. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - -- - - - - - -
HEIGHT OF TIDE AT ANY TIME:
Location: _________________________________ Time: _____________ Date: ________________
Duration of Rise or Fall: Length of time between high and low tides that bracket desire time.
Time from Nearest Tide: Use the lesser of the times from the last tide, or time until the next tide.
Range of Tide: Difference in height between tides on either side of desired time.
Height of Nearest Tide: Height of tide closest to desired time
Tabled Correction: From Table 3.
Height of Tide at Time: Add above correction if nearest tide is low water, subtract otherwise.
Charted Depth: Determined from chart.
Depth of Water at Time: Add tide height to charted depth to calculate depth at required time.
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F. CURRENT TABLE WORKSHEET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Substation: _______________________ Ref. Station: ________________________Date: ________
TIME DIFFERENCES SPEED RATIOS DIRECTIONS
Min. before Flood: Flood: Flood:
Flood: Ebb: Ebb:
Min. before Ebb:
Ebb:
Look up these values from Table 2, “Current Differences and Other Constants”. This section can be omitted if the desired location can be found in Table 1, “Daily Current Predictions”. Pay careful attention to any footnotes applicable to the station. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CALCULATIONS
Ref. Station: _____________________ Substation: ______________________
Condition Time Speed Condition Time Speed
Slack Slack
Ebb Ebb
Slack Slack
Flood Flood
Slack Slack
Ebb Ebb
Slack Slack
Flood Flood
Slack Slack
Ebb Ebb
Look up times and speeds for reference station in Table 1. Add or subtract time differences for substations to Table 1 times for reference station (pay attention to date). Estimate the drift at the substation by multiplying the appropriate speed ratio by the drift at the reference station. Remember, times given in these tables are standard time in the 24-hour system. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VELOCITY OF CURRENT AT ANY TIME:
Location: __________________________________ Time: _____________ Date: ______________
Interval Between Slack and Desired Time:
Time difference between desired time and nearest slack.
Interval Between Slack and Max Current:
Time difference between slack and max current that bracket desired time.
Max Current: Drift of maximum current (ebb or flood) closest to desired time
Tabled Correction: From Table 3 – be careful to use correct table if more than 1
Calculated Velocity: Multiply correction by max current.
Direction: Take direction from top data block
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F. CURRENT TABLE WORKSHEET - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Substation: _______________________ Ref. Station: ________________________Date: ________
TIME DIFFERENCES SPEED RATIOS DIRECTIONS
Min. before Flood: Flood: Flood:
Flood: Ebb: Ebb:
Min. before Ebb:
Ebb:
Look up these values from Table 2, “Current Differences and Other Constants”. This section can be omitted if the desired location can be found in Table 1, “Daily Current Predictions”. Pay careful attention to any footnotes applicable to the station. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CALCULATIONS
Ref. Station: _____________________ Substation: ______________________
Condition Time Speed Condition Time Speed
Slack Slack
Ebb Ebb
Slack Slack
Flood Flood
Slack Slack
Ebb Ebb
Slack Slack
Flood Flood
Slack Slack
Ebb Ebb
Look up times and speeds for reference station in Table 1. Add or subtract time differences for substations to Table 1 times for reference station (pay attention to date). Estimate the drift at the substation by multiplying the appropriate speed ratio by the drift at the reference station. Remember, times given in these tables are standard time in the 24-hour system. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
VELOCITY OF CURRENT AT ANY TIME:
Location: __________________________________ Time: _____________ Date: ______________
Interval Between Slack and Desired Time:
Time difference between desired time and nearest slack.
Interval Between Slack and Max Current:
Time difference between slack and max current that bracket desired time.
Max Current: Drift of maximum current (ebb or flood) closest to desired time
Tabled Correction: From Table 3 – be careful to use correct table if more than 1
Calculated Velocity: Multiply correction by max current.
Direction: Take direction from top data block
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G. SOLVING RADAR PROBLEMS ON MANUEVERING BOARD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
DATA FOR PLOTTING:
CASE: ___________________________ OWN SHIP’S COURSE & SPEED: ______________________
OBS 1 OBS 2 OBS 3 OBS 4 OBS 5 OBS 6
TIME (recorded at time of observation)
DISTANCE mi / yds (read from range ring or VRM)
OWN SHIP’S HEADING TRUE / MAG (read from compass)
TARGET REL. BEARING (read from EBL on radar scope)
TARGET TRUE / MAG BEARING (calculated from SH + RB)
Remarks: Distance and target true or magnetic bearing are to be plotted on maneuvering board If true bearings are desired it’s necessary to convert from compass heading to true heading using CDMVT add East logic. Choose and label both speed and distance scales on the board*. Ensure points are plotted carefully using the correct scale.
* DISTANCE: SD _______ VALUE ____________ SPEED: SD _______ VALUE __________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - INSERT REMARKS HERE ON MANEUVERING BOARD PLOTS:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - COMPUTATIONS:
QUANTITY VALUE REMARKS
RELATIVE MOTION
DIRECTION (DRM) Measured from Relative Motion Plot
(RMP) – Do not err by 180 degrees!!
DIST BETWEEN OBSERVATIONS
Taken from linear portion of RMP
TIME BETWEEN OBSERVATIONS
Taken from inputs on linear portion of RMP.
SPEED (SRM) Calculated from above two entries
S = 60 D/T
CLOSEST POINT OF APPROACH
(CPA)
DISTANCE OF CPA Extrapolated or interpolated from
RMP
TRUE OR MAG BEARING OF CPA
From DRM plus or minus 90 degrees
RELATIVE BEARING OF CPA
From true or magnetic bearing minus own ships heading
DIST FROM LAST OBS TO CPA
Measured from RMP
TIME TO TRAVERSE DIST From T = 60 D/S
TIME OF CPA From above plus time of last
observation
TARGET MOVE-MENT
TARGET COURSE From companion vector plot on
maneuvering board
TARGET SPEED From companion vector plot on
maneuvering board
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G. SOLVING RADAR PROBLEMS ON MANUEVERING BOARD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
DATA FOR PLOTTING:
CASE: ___________________________ OWN SHIP’S COURSE & SPEED: ______________________
OBS 1 OBS 2 OBS 3 OBS 4 OBS 5 OBS 6
TIME (recorded at time of observation)
DISTANCE mi / yds (read from range ring or VRM)
OWN SHIP’S HEADING TRUE / MAG (read from compass)
TARGET REL. BEARING (read from EBL on radar scope)
TARGET TRUE / MAG BEARING (calculated from SH + RB)
Remarks: Distance and target true or magnetic bearing are to be plotted on maneuvering board If true bearings are desired it’s necessary to convert from compass heading to true heading using CDMVT add East logic. Choose and label both speed and distance scales on the board*. Ensure points are plotted carefully using the correct scale.
* DISTANCE: SD _______ VALUE ____________ SPEED: SD _______ VALUE __________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - INSERT REMARKS HERE ON MANEUVERING BOARD PLOTS:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - COMPUTATIONS:
QUANTITY VALUE REMARKS
RELATIVE MOTION
DIRECTION (DRM) Measured from Relative Motion Plot
(RMP) – Do not err by 180 degrees!!
DIST BETWEEN OBSERVATIONS
Taken from linear portion of RMP
TIME BETWEEN OBSERVATIONS
Taken from inputs on linear portion of RMP.
SPEED (SRM) Calculated from above two entries
S = 60 D/T
CLOSEST POINT OF APPROACH
(CPA)
DISTANCE OF CPA Extrapolated or interpolated from
RMP
TRUE OR MAG BEARING OF CPA
From DRM plus or minus 90 degrees
RELATIVE BEARING OF CPA
From true or magnetic bearing minus own ships heading
DIST FROM LAST OBS TO CPA
Measured from RMP
TIME TO TRAVERSE DIST From T = 60 D/S
TIME OF CPA From above plus time of last
observation
TARGET MOVE-MENT
TARGET COURSE From companion vector plot on
maneuvering board
TARGET SPEED From companion vector plot on
maneuvering board
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H. VERTICAL CLEARANCE WORKSHEET
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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION:
Vessel: ___________________________ Date: _____________ Time: ______________
Location: _________________________ Object to be Cleared: _______________________
Navigator: __________________________________
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CLEARANCE CALCULATIONS:
ITEM VALUE SOURCE/REMARKS
1. Published Clearance Read from applicable chart or other
source.
2. Minimum Clearance:
Masthead height.
3. Safety Margin
Judgment input (rec. at least 3 ft.)
4. Required Clearance:
Line 2 plus Line 3
5. Height of Tide at Specified Time:
From completed Tide worksheet.
6. Mean Tide Level:
From Table 2 (last column) of Tide Tables for appropriate station.
7. MeanRange:
From Table 2 of Tide Tables for appropriate station.
8. Mean High Water
One-half of Line 7 plus Line 6.
9. Clearance Increment: Line 8 minus Line 5 (may be negative)
10. Predicted Clearance:
Line 1 plus Line 9 (take note of sign)
11. Sufficient Clearance:
Is predicted clearance (Line 10) greater than required clearance (Line 4)?
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H. VERTICAL CLEARANCE WORKSHEET
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PRELIMINARY INFORMATION:
Vessel: ___________________________ Date: _____________ Time: ______________
Location: _________________________ Object to be Cleared: _______________________
Navigator: __________________________________
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CLEARANCE CALCULATIONS:
ITEM VALUE SOURCE/REMARKS
1. Published Clearance Read from applicable chart or other
source.
2. Minimum Clearance:
Masthead height.
3. Safety Margin
Judgment input (rec. at least 3 ft.)
4. Required Clearance:
Line 2 plus Line 3
5. Height of Tide at Specified Time:
From completed Tide worksheet.
6. Mean Tide Level:
From Table 2 (last column) of Tide Tables for appropriate station.
7. MeanRange:
From Table 2 of Tide Tables for appropriate station.
8. Mean High Water
One-half of Line 7 plus Line 6.
9. Clearance Increment: Line 8 minus Line 5 (may be negative)
10. Predicted Clearance:
Line 1 plus Line 9 (take note of sign)
11. Sufficient Clearance:
Is predicted clearance (Line 10) greater than required clearance (Line 4)?
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I. SUNRISE / SUNSET WORKSHEET
Date:
Location:
Basic Inputs
Latitude:
Longitude:
From Table 2 of Tide Tables
Nearest Date:
Nearest Lat:
From Table 4 of Tide Tables
Time of sunrise/sunset at nearest date and Lat:
From Table 4 of Tide Tables
Longitude of time meridian:
From Table 2 of Tide Tables
Local meridian:
From Line 2 above
Difference in longitude:
See below*
Correction to Local Mean Time for difference in longitude between time meridian and position (local
meridian):
Table 5 of Tide Tables
Time of sunrise or sunset at position:
Addition
/subtraction (see below*)
For daylight savings time, add one hour:
As necessary
*Notes:
In the western Hemisphere, if the position longitude is east of the longitude of time meridian (i.e., if the position longitude is less than the longitude of time meridian), subtract the position longitude from the longitude of time meridian. If the position longitude is west of the longitude of time meridian (i.e., if the position longitude is greater than the longitude of time meridian), subtract the longitude of time meridian from the position longitude.
If local meridian is east of the standard meridian, subtract the time correction from local mean time. If local meridian is west of the standard meridian, add the time correction to the local mean time.
Do not interpolate date or latitude given tin Table 4 of Tide Tables, simply choose the
nearest date and latitude.
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I. SUNRISE / SUNSET WORKSHEET
Date:
Location:
Basic Inputs
Latitude:
Longitude:
From Table 2 of Tide Tables
Nearest Date:
Nearest Lat:
From Table 4 of Tide Tables
Time of sunrise/sunset at nearest date and Lat:
From Table 4 of Tide Tables
Longitude of time meridian:
From Table 2 of Tide Tables
Local meridian:
From Line 2 above
Difference in longitude:
See below*
Correction to Local Mean Time for difference in longitude between time meridian and position (local
meridian):
Table 5 of Tide Tables
Time of sunrise or sunset at position:
Addition
/subtraction (see below*)
For daylight savings time, add one hour:
As necessary
*Notes:
In the western Hemisphere, if the position longitude is east of the longitude of time meridian (i.e., if the position longitude is less than the longitude of time meridian), subtract the position longitude from the longitude of time meridian. If the position longitude is west of the longitude of time meridian (i.e., if the position longitude is greater than the longitude of time meridian), subtract the longitude of time meridian from the position longitude.
If local meridian is east of the standard meridian, subtract the time correction from local mean time. If local meridian is west of the standard meridian, add the time correction to the local mean time.
Do not interpolate date or latitude given tin Table 4 of Tide Tables, simply choose the
nearest date and latitude.
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8. USCG AUXILIARY
A. QE OPFAC Pre-Underway Checklist
B. Vessel Safety Check
C. GAR Model
D. Communications with Radio Guard (COMS)
E. Coxswain Commands
F. Search and Rescue
- Course Data Form
- SAR Communications Guide
- Tow Planning Worksheet
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B. USCG VESSEL SAFETY CHECK
Required Items
1 Display of Registration Numbers
2 Registration and Documentation
3 Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) ( 1 per person, >16 ft. must also have 1 type IV )
4 Visual Distress Signals (VDS) ( > 16 ft. and coastal )
5 Fire Extinguishers ( < 26 ft: 1 BI, 26 to 40 ft.: 2 BI or 1 BII)
6 Ventilation
7 Backfire Flame Control
8 Sound Producing Devices ( > 39.4 ft. must also carry bell)
9 Navigation Lights
10 Pollution Placards-Oily Waste Discharge ( > 26 ft.)
11 MARPOL Trash Placards-Garbage Dumping Restriction (> 26 ft., > 40 ft. must also carry Trash Mgmt. Plan )
12 Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs) ( < 65 ft. Type I, II, or III, > 65 ft. Type II or III )
13 Carriage of Inland Navigation Rules ( > 39.4 ft. )
14 State Requirements
15 Overall Vessel Condition
Recommended Items
I. Marine Radio
II. Dewatering Device and Backup
III. Mounted Fire Extinguishers
IV. Anchoring and Line
V. First Aid and PIW kits
VI. Inland Approved Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
VII. Capacity Plate
VIII. Discussion Items
a. Accident Reporting – Owner
b. Offshore Operations
c. Nautical Charts / Navigation Aids
d. Survival Tips / First Aid
e. Fueling / Fuel Management
f. Float Plan / Weather & Sea Conditions
g. Insurance Considerations
h. Boating Check List
i. Safe Boating Class
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C. RISK CALCULATION WORKSHEET - GAR MODEL
(GREEN-AMBER-RED)
To compute the total level of risk for each hazard identified below, assign a risk code of 0 (For No Risk) through 10 (For Maximum Risk) to each of the six elements. This is your personal estimate of the risk. Add the risk scores to come up with a Total Risk Score for each hazard.
SUPERVISION - Supervisory Control considers how qualified the supervisor is and whether effective supervision is taking place. Even if a person is qualified to perform a task, supervision acts as a control to minimize risk. This may simply be someone checking what is being done to ensure it is being done correctly. The higher the risk, the more the supervisor needs to be focused on observing and checking. A supervisor who is actively involved in a task (doing something) is easily distracted and should not be considered an effective safety observer in moderate to high-risk conditions.
PLANNING - Planning and preparation should consider how much information you have, how clear it is, and how much time you have to plan the evolution or evaluate the situation.
TEAM SELECTION - Team selection should consider the qualifications and experience level of the individuals used for the specific event/evolution. Individuals may need to be replaced during the vent/evolution and the experience level of the new team members should be assessed.
TEAM FITNESS - Team fitness should consider the physical and mental state of the crew. This is a function of the amount and quality of rest a crewmember has had. Quality of rest should consider how the ship rides, its habitability, potential sleep length, and any interruptions. Fatigue normally becomes a factor after 18 hours without rest; however, lack of quality sleep builds a deficit that worsens the effects of fatigue.
ENVIRONMENT - Environment should consider factors affecting personnel performance as well as the performance of the asset or resource. This includes, but is not limited to, time of day, temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind and sea conditions, proximity of aerial/navigational hazards and other exposures (e.g., oxygen deficiency, toxic chemicals, and/or injury from falls and sharp objects).
EVENT or EVOLUTION COMPLEXITY - Event/Evolution complexity should consider both the required time and the situation. Generally, the longer one is exposed to a hazard, the greater are the risks. However, each circumstance is unique. For example, more iterations of an evolution can increase the opportunity for a loss to occur, but may have the positive effect of improving the proficiency of the team, thus possibly decreasing the chance of error. This would depend upon the experience level of the team. The situation includes considering how long the environmental conditions will remain stable and the complexity of the work.
Assign a risk code of 0 (For No Risk) through 10 (For Maximum Risk) to each of the six elements below.
Supervision __________
Planning __________
Team Selection __________
Team Fitness __________
Environment __________
Event/Evolution Complexity __________
Total Risk Score __________
The mission risk can be visualized using the colors of a traffic light. If the total risk value falls in the GREEN ZONE (1-23), risk is rated as low. If the total risk value falls in theAMBER ZONE (24-44),risk is moderate and you should consider adopting procedures to minimize the risk. If the total value falls in the RED ZONE (45-60), you should implement measures to reduce the risk prior to starting the event or evolution. The ability to assign numerical values or “color codes” to hazards using the GAR Model is not the most important part of risk assessment. What is critical to this step is team discussions leading to an understanding of the risks and how they will be managed.
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D. COMMUNICTIONS WITH RADIO GUARD On Channel ___
The following example assumes that the radio guard is an Aux Radio Facility under orders, “Lake Control One”. (Of course the radio guard could be Coast Guard Sector LA/LB, Coast Guard Sector San Diego, Coast Guard Station Channel Islands, etc.) When getting underway, the OPFAC makes first contact of the patrol:
OPFAC A241328: “Lake Control One. This is Alpha 241328, over.” [saying individual digits] “Lake Control One” will answer: “Alpha 241328, Control One, over.” OPFAC: “Control one, Alpha 328 [as “Alpha Three Two Eight”] underway at this time. 4 POB, GAR is 19 (spoken “nineteen”), over.” “Lake Control One” will answer: “Alpha 328, Control One, roger, out”. No need to
respond. When calling every half hour to give an Ops/Position report: If Lake Control One is calling: “Alpha 328, Control One, over.”
OPFAC: “Control One”, this is Alpha 328, over.” The order is reversed depending on who calls first. OPFAC: “Control One, Alpha 328. Ops normal. Position is [give Latitude and Longitude as individual digits, e.g., “Three Four degrees, One Five, decimal Seven Eight, [pause] One One Niner degrees, Two Four, decimal Three Five, over.”] (For brevity it is unnecessary to say the words “north” or “west”. We all know that we
are north of the Equator and west of Greenwich, England (the Prime Meridian.) “Lake Control One” will answer: “Alpha 328, Control One, roger, out”. No need to respond.
Notes: 1. If a message was not clear or not understood, the recipient will say, “[Alpha 328 or Control One], Say again, over.” 2. “Ops Normal” is when operations are normal — when no one is in tow, when there are no malfunctions in the normal and usual propulsion or equipment of the OPFAC, not during a MOB drill, etc. 3. For position reports, known landmarks may be given in lieu of Lat/Lon positions.
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E. COXSWAIN COMMANDS
Line Handling Commands:
Pass [line no.] = to pass a line to a person on another boat or dock.
Put a round turn on [line no.] = take a turn around a cleat to control
slippage
Make [line no.] = secure a line around a cleat or bollard.
Break [line no.] = release all turns around a cleat or bollard
Cast off [line no. or all lines] = leaving mooring lines on the dock or another
boat.
Take in [line no. or all lines] = leaving a dock and taking our lines with us. Or
taking in a towline.
Slack [line no.] = take all tension off a line.
Take slack out of [line no.] =take in enough line to create tension
Ease [line no.] = let line out until under less tension, but not slacked.
Hold [line no.] = do not let any more line out
Shift [line no.] = move a line to a different position
Going over= leaving the boat.
Coming up/down =throttlingup or down.
Opening/closing = increasing/decreasing space between Boats
LINE IN THE WATER Means that there is a looseline in the water that could
potentiallyfoul the boat’s props.
Command = Did NOT understand last command
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STANDARD HELM COMMANDS(Excerpts with modifications from http://www.boatswainsmate.net)
The following are some Standard Helm Commands.
The helmsman repeats each command back to the coxswain before executing the command. This is done
toensure that the helmsman fully understands the command. If the helmsman didn’t hear or understand
thecommand, s/he shall call out, “Command?”.
The coxswain will repeat the given command. Upon repeating the command the helmsman shall executethe
given command. After executing the command the helmsman shall advise the coxswain that the commandwas executed. The coxswain shall then respond with “Aye”.
All of the commands listed below will follow the procedure described above. Only the first command gives an
example of the complete procedure. For the remaining commands only the command and execution willbe
described.
COXSWAIN’S COMMAND: “Come right (left) to ______ .”(degrees stated in three single digits)
HELMSMAN’S RESPONSE: “Come right (left) to_____ , aye aye.” (stated in three single digits)
EXECUTION: Put over the rudder right (left) and steady up on the specified course. Use the magnetic
compass to complete this command.
HELMSMAN’S RESPONSE (after completion): “Steady on course ___”. (stated in three single digits)
COXSWAIN’S RESPONSE: “Aye”.
COMMAND: “Right (left) five (ten, etc.) degrees rudder.”
EXECUTION: Turn the wheel to the right (left) until the rudder is placed at the number of degrees
ordered.Use the rudder angle indicator when executing this command.
COMMAND: “Hard right (left) rudder.”
EXECUTION: Fully turn the wheel to the right (left). This is normally about 35 degrees. (Puts the rudderover
to the right (left) to the maximum number of degrees allowed for the vessel. This command is usedonly in emergency situations such as to avoid collision.)
COMMAND: “Rudder amidships.”
EXECUTION: Put the rudder on the zero (0) degree mark of the rudder angle indicator.
COMMAND: “Steady” or “Steady as you go”.
EXECUTION: Steer the course on which the boat is heading when the command is received. If the boat
isswinging to the right (left) when the command is given, the heading must be noted, and the vessel
broughtback to that course.
COMMAND: “Mark your head”.
EXECUTION: Sound off to the coxswain the boat’s heading at the time the command was given. Theheading
number is read from the compass card at the lubber’s line. For example, “Mark ___ degrees”(stated in three
digits).
COMMAND: “Mind your helm.”
EXECUTION: A warning that the boat is swinging off the course because of bad steering. It is also a
commandto steer exactly, using less rudder.
DEFINITIONS OF RESPONSES
HELMSMAN’S RESPONSE: “Aye aye.”DEFINITION: This response means the order was understood and the helmsman will complete the action requiredto carry out (complete) the order. “Aye aye” is sounded off by
the helmsman after repeating each andevery command from the coxswain. This informs the coxswain that the
helmsman fully understood the commandand will carry it out.
HELMSMAN’S RESPONSE: “Command?”DEFINITION: Given by the helmsman when the command from
the coxswain is unclear or misunderstood.Also, when the helmsman believes an improper command was given. For example, the coxswain orders left tendegrees rudder when a vessel is fifty yards off your boat’s port bow.
COXSWAIN’S RESPONSE: “Aye.”DEFINITION: Given after a report by the helmsman to let the helmsman
know the coxswain understands thereport.
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F. USCG AUXILIARY SEARCH & RESCUE
SAR Coordinator (SC)
District Commander
RescueCoordinationCenter (RCC)
Duty Officer
Sector
*SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC)
Sector
*SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC)
Sector
*SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC)
Station Station Station
On Scene Commander (OSC)
Search Rescue Unit (SRU)
Search Rescue Unit (SRU)
Search Rescue Unit (SRU)
Search Rescue Unit (SRU)
* Initial SMC is first CG unit to receive emergency information.SMC can be bumped up to RCC, and is always shore-based
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The Five SAR Planning Stages
1. AWARENESS: the knowledge by any person or agency that an emergency may
exist, usually communicated by radio or telephone.
2. INITIAL ACTION: the preliminary action taken by the SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC) to gather amplifying information. In urgent cases, the system skips this stage and takes immediate action.The degree of severity is determined and the emergency is classified into one of the following phases:
A. Non-Distress (unofficial phase) – no imminent danger. Typically do not use CG resources if other adequate non-CG resources are available. A Marine Assistance Request Broadcast (MARB) may be issued to request assistance from non-CG resources.
B. Uncertainty – doubt about the safety of a craft or person, or they are overdue. A Preliminary Communications search (PRECOM) is begun to gather more knowledge of the craft or person.
C. Alert – apprehension that craft or person may need assistance, but is not in imminent danger. For overdues, continued lack of information. An Extended Communications (EXCOM) is begun and an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB) is issued.
D. Distress – grave or imminent danger exists, requiring immediate response to the distress scene, e.g. fire, sinking, collision, flares, electronic distress signal, etc. For overdues, distress exists when communication searches have not succeeded, and search planning and execution are needed.
Medico: medical advice given to a vessel in distress Medevac: evacuation of person(s) in distress.
3. PLANNING: the development of operational plans, i.e. plans for search, rescue, and final delivery.
Search Area Planning* determines datum, the most probable location of the search object, and the search area.
Search Operations Planning** determines the search patterns, with their track spacing (S) and Commence Search Point (CSP), for each SearchRescue Unit (SRU)
4. OPERATIONS: (a) the dispatch of Search/Rescue Units (SRUs), (b) conducting searches, (c) rescuing survivors, (d) assisting distressed craft, (e.) providing emergency care for survivors, and (f) delivering casualties to medical facilities.
5. MISSION CONCLUSION: the return of SRUs to a location where they are finally
debriefed, refueled, replenished, re-manned, and prepared for other missions; and the completion of documentation of the SAR mission by all SAR facilities.
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*Search Area Planning
Datum & Search Area
DATUM
Datum is the most probable location of the search object (Last Known Position, LKP) corrected for movement over time (drift).
Datum = LKP + Drift
Drift is the vector sum of the Total Water Current(TWC) and Leeway (LW), which is the movement of search object under influence of local winds (See Table 3-1).
Drift = TWC + LW
TWC is the vector sum of tidal current(TC), sea current(SC), and wind current(WC, open ocean only).
TWC = TC + SC + WC
Therefore;
Datum = LKP + (TC + SC + WC + LW) vector sum
Use the following AUXSAR worksheets to help calculate Datum:
A-3,4 Reversing Tides & Other Currents (TC, SC, WC)
A-5,6 Leeway Worksheet (LW)
A-7,8 Datum Worksheet (Put it all together)
Note: Datum must be adjusted to include the enroute time for SRUs to arrive at the search area.
SEARCH AREA
The Coastal Model Search Radius is a standard six miles centered on Datum, which is then squared off for a total search area of 144 NM2. The six mile square is
truncated/modified for that part of the search area thatcovers land.
If there is only one Datum, the search area is square, if there are two Datums (eg. with and without drogue set), the search area is rectangular.
For calculation of the Oceanic Model Search Area, use:
A-9,10 Search Area Worksheet
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Table 3-1 Leeway Speed Formulas
Search Target Type
U=wind speed
Leeway Speed
Formula
Leeway Divergence
1- Light displacement cabin cruisers, outboards, rubber rafts, etc (w/o drogues)
0.07U+0.04 35
2- Light displacement cabin cruisers, outboards, rubber rafts, etc (w drogues)
0.05U-0.12 35
3- Large cabin cruisers 0.05U 60
4- Medium displacement sailboats, fishing vessels, e.g. trawlers, tuna boats, etc.
0.04U 60
5- Heavy displacement deep draft sailing vessels 0.03U 45
6- Surfboards 0.02U 35
Note 1: for U < 5 knots, do not use these formulas Note 2: Use Leeway Divergence for Second Search, or First Search >6 hrs elapsed time (creates two datums and rectangular search area)
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**Search Operations Planning Track Spacing & Patterns
TRACK SPACING, S
For Coastal Model First Search, where a “standard” radius is used, a “standard” Track Spacing is also used:
For second search or other search models, Track Spacing (S) can be selected to optimize the Probability of Detection (POD). POD is directly related to Coverage factor(C) per the graph below.
C = W/S (W=sweep width, S=track spacing)
W = Wafwfx Wa Table 4-2, Uncorrected Visual Sweep Width fw Table 4-4, Weather Correction Factor fx Crew Fatigue, 0.9-tired, 1.0-fresh
S = (Wafwfx) / C where C is selected from the graph below
To determine area covered(A) or time required to conduct search:
A = V S T (V=velocity, S=track spacing, T=time)
Search Object Good Conditions
wind < 15 kts or seas < 3 ft.
Poor Conditions wind > 15 kts. or seas > 3 ft
PIW 0.1* 0.1*
< 15 ft& rafts 0.5 0.2
> 15 ft. 1.0 0.5
* > 0.1 up to SRUs minimum ability to navigate
Table 4-1 Coastal First-Search Track Spacing, S (NM)
from 4-23
PROBABILITY OF DETECTION (POD)
COVERAGE FACTOR
POD
0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
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Table 4-2 Wa, Uncorrected Visual Sweep Width (NM)
Small Boat SRU
Visibility (NM)
1 3 5 10 15 20 Searching for
0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 Person in Water
0.7 1.3 1.7 2.3 2.6 2.7 Raft 1 person
0.7 1.7 2.2 3.1 3.5 3.9 Raft 4 person
0.8 1.9 2.6 3.6 4.3 4.7 Raft 6 person
0.8 2.0 2.7 3.8 4.4 4.9 Raft 8 person
0.8 2.0 2.6 4.0 4.8 5.3 Raft 10 person
0.9 2.2 3.0 4.3 5.1 5.7 Raft 15 person
0.9 2.3 3.3 4.9 5.8 6.5 Raft 20 person
0.9 2.4 3.5 5.2 6.3 7.0 Raft 25 person
0.4 0.8 1.1 1.5 1.6 1.8 Power Boat < 15 ft
0.8 1.5 2.2 3.3 4.0 4.5 Power Boat 15-25 ft
0.8 1.9 2.9 4.7 5.9 6.8 Power Boat 25-40 ft
0.9 2.4 3.9 7.0 9.3 11.1 Power Boat 40-65 ft
0.9 2.5 4.3 8.3 11.4 14.0 Power Boat 65-90 ft
0.8 1.5 2.1 3.0 3.6 4.0 Sailboat 15 ft
0.8 1.7 2.5 3.7 4.6 5.1 Sailboat 20 ft
0.9 1.9 2.8 4.4 5.4 6.3 Sailboat 25 ft
0.9 2.1 3.2 5.3 6.6 7.7 Sailboat 30 ft
0.9 2.3 3.8 6.6 8.6 10.3 Sailboat 40 ft
0.9 2.4 4.0 7.3 9.7 11.6 Sailboat 50 ft
0.9 2.5 4.2 7.9 10.7 13.1 Sailboat 65-75 ft
0.9 2.5 4.4 8.3 11.6 14.2 Sailboat 75-90 ft
1.4 2.5 4.6 9.3 13.2 16.6 Ship 90-150 ft
1.4 2.6 4.9 10.3 15.5 20.2 Ship 150-300 ft
1.4 2.6 4.9 10.9 16.8 22.5 Ship > 300 ft
Table 4-4, fw, Weather Correction Factor
Target Type Winds Seas
< 15 kts < 2 ft
> 15 kts 2-3 ft
>25 kts > 4 ft
PIW, rafts, or anything < 30 ft long
1.0 0.5 0.25
Other targets 1.0 0.9 0.9
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PATTERNS
Designation: First letter=pattern(S,V,T,P or C), second letter=Single SRU or Multiple SRUs, third letter= Return or Non-return
Commence Search Point(CSP) is the location in the search pattern where the SRU begins searching.
1. Expanded Square, SS or SM (Worksheet A-11) - LKP has high degree of accuracy, search area is small, a concentrated search is desirable, square search area
2. Sector Search, VS or VM (Worksheet A-12) - datum has high degree of confidence, but the search object is difficult to detect, eg. PIW
3. Trackline Pattern, TSR, TSN, TMR or TMN - overdue incidents.target is assumed near the track
4. Parallel Pattern, PS or PM - rectangular areas, equal prob. target is anywhere in area
5. Creeping Pattern, CS or CM - rectangular areas, target is more likely at one end
Barrier Search: If the incident occurs in a location with substantial current, e.g. river or a tidal channel, the best search pattern may be a barrier established downstream of the incident, with the SRU patrolling across the current.
First leg is oriented in the direction of the drift (principally downwind) Each leg turn is 90 deg to the right.
from 4-25
EXPANDED SQUARE PATTERN, SS
S
S
2 S 4 S 6 S 3 S 5 S
5 S
2 S
4 S
6 S
3 S
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First leg is in direction of drift (usually downwind). Each leg turn is 120 deg to the right. Legs are either R or 2R in distance. Datum should be marked by the first SRU on scene with a Data Marker Buoy (DMB)
A B
C
TRACK LINE
1/2 S 1/2 S
CSP
TSR PATTERN
from SSG 4-13 Fig. 4-8
Trackline, single-unit, return
from 4-27
SECTOR SEARCH PATTERN, VS
START SECOND SEARCH – 30 deg rotated
from first
R
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1
2
3a
3b 4
5a
5b
6
CSP =COMMENCE SEARCH POINT
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TMR PATTERN
S
S
A
B
C
TRACK LINE
1/2 S
1/2 S
CSP = COMMENCE SEARCH POINT
from SSG 4-12 Fig. 4-7
Trackline, multi-unit, return
from SSG 4-12 Fig. 4-6
TSN PATTERN
S
A
S
B
C
Trackline, single-unit, non-return
CSP
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from SSG 4-14 Fig. 4-10
PS PATTERN Parallel - single-unit
S
S
MAJOR AXIS
MINOR AXIS
CENTER POINT
CSP 1/2 S
1/2 S
1/
2 S
TMN PATTERN Trackline, multi-unit, non-return
from SSG 4-13 Fig. 4-9
A B TRACK LINE
CSP
1/2 S 1/2
S
S
S
S
S
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CS PATTERN
from SSG 4-16
Fig. 4-12
Creeping Line - single-unit
CSP
1/2
S
S
S
S
S
from SSG 4-15 Fig. 4-11
PM PATTERN Parallel - multi-unit
1/2 S
S
S
S
1/2 S
1/2
S
CSP
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SAR COURSE DATA FORM
Variation: ___________ True + Var = Mag TVMDC+W CSP: Latitude ___________
60D = ST or T = 60D/S ( If S = 6 kts, then T = 10D ) Longitude ___________
Time Local
Course True
Course Magnetic
Distance D (nM)
Speed S (kts)
Duration T (mins)
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SAR COMMUNICATIONS GUIDE
1. Pre-underway checklist (in addition to regular checklist):
a. Towlines (1 side tow, 1 stern tow) and bridle
b. Ensigns and signboards
c. Loud hailer, hiker skiff hook, EPIRB
d. Proper uniforms (no jewelry)
e. Weather report
f. PFDs/survival equip (whistle, signal mirror, strobe light, reflective tape)
2. Brief mission with helmsman & crew – make lookout & radio assignments
a. Description of mission, search object, search strategy, and speeds.
b. Lookouts report every 1 minute
c. Assign all-around bow
d. Assign all-around stern
e. Review departing dock and MOB procedures
f. Report # of POB and names
g. Acknowledgements: Very Well…..OK……Got It !
3. Radio communications – precede every message with “For Exercise” for simulation exercises.
a. General Transmission:
i.“SAR Radio. This is ________________. Over”
ii.“This is _________. (For exercise), Message. Over.”
iii.“This is _________. Out.”
b. Messages:
i.“we are underway from dock with ____ POB. ”
ii.“we have arrived at the CSP, and are commencing search pattern. State sea conditions.”
iii.“AnyUnusual observation..”
iv.“we have recovered the ‘search object’ and assessing the victims (first aid ABC)”
v.“we are underway and returning to base. ”
vi.“we are now moored to base dock.”
4. Sound signals
a. Astern propulsion – 3 short blasts.
b. Leave to port – 1 short blast.
c. Leave to starboard – 2 short blasts.
d. Danger – 1 long blast (leaving slip or around corner)
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9. RULES OF THE ROAD
A. Right of Way and Sound Signals
B. Relative Bearings
C. Lights and Day Shapes
D. Points of Sail
E. International Codes & Flags
F. Racing Rules Simplified
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A.RIGHT OF WAY AND SOUND SIGNALS
Collision Regs for Power-Driven Vessels
When all three lights I see ahead, I turn to Starboard and show my Red: Green to Green, Red to Red, Perfect Safety -- Go Ahead.
But if to Starboard Red appear, It is my duty to keep clear -- To act as judgment says is proper: To Port or Starboard, Back or Stop her.
And if upon my Port is seen A Steamer's Starboard light of Green, I hold my course and watch to see That Green to Port keeps Clear of me.
Both in safety and in doubt Always keep a good look out. In Danger, with no room to turn, Ease her, Stop her, Go Astern.
Sound Signals for Power-Driven Vessels
One short blast – I intend to leave you on my port side (veer to right)
Two short blasts – I intend to leave you on my starboard side (veer to port) (Inland rules: If in agreement, sound the same signal back)
Three short blasts – I am operating astern propulsion
Five short blasts – I don’t understand your intentions
One prolonged blast – leaving dock or berth, or approaching a bend (danger)
Collision Regs for Sailboats
1. Opposite tack rule – vessel on starboard tack has right-of-way
2. Same-tack rule – vessel to leeward has the right of way
3. In doubt rule – if a vessel on port tack sees a vessel to windward, but cannot determine if it is on the same tack, then she must keep clear
Sound signals are not used in passing situations for sailboats.
Restricted Visibility
Power driven - One prolonged blast at least every two minutes
All other types (i.e. right-of-way rankings 1-4) - One prolonged blast
followed by two short blasts
At anchor – ring bell for five seconds every minute
In general, a sailing vessel has the right-of-way over a power-driven vessel, except when the sailing vessel is overtaking. No sound signals are given. Right-of-way Rankings:
1. Vessels not under command
2. Vessels restricted in ability to maneuver
3. Vessels engaged in fishing
4. Sailing vessels
5. Power-driven vessels
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B. RELATIVE BEARINGS
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C. LIGHTS AND DAY SHAPES
Pneumonics For Light Identification Day shape
RED WHITE RED
Red, White, Red, Restricted Ability Ahead
RED RED
Red over Red The Captain Is Dead Vessel not under command
RED RED RED
Three Reds in a Row -No Room Below Constrained by draft - (International only)
RED WHITE
Red Over White - Fishing at night
(other than trawling)
RED GREEN
Red Over Green - Sailing Machine
WHITE RED
White Over Red – Pilot
Ahead
YELLOW
YELLOW Yellow Over Yellow - A pushing or Hip Towing
Fellow (Inland only)
GREEN WHITE
Green Over White - Trawling at Night
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YELLOW WHITE
Yellow Over White - My Towline is Tight Dayshape is shown when tow exceeds 200 meters (<200m - 2 masthead
lights)
-----GREEN GREEN---GREEN
Three Greens in a Cross - Mineclearing Boss
Anchored
Vessel Aground
Tow over 200 meters - Restricted in Ability to Maneuver
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D. POINTS OF SAIL
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E. INTERNATIONAL FLAGS & PENNANTS
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F. RACING RULES SIMPLIFIED
1) Port keeps clear of starboard.
2) Windward keeps clear of leeward.
3) The boat astern keeps clear of the boat ahead.
4) A boat Tacking or Jibing keeps clear of one that is not.
5) Avoid collisions.
6) If you gain right of way or change course, give the other boat
time to keep clear.
7) The inside boat(s) at three boat lengths from the mark is
entitled to room to round the mark.
8) A boat that is backing up or not racing keeps clear.
9) If you have violated a rule, do a 360 degree turn as a penalty.
10) It is better to give way than to have a protest and miss the
party.
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10. HOUSEKEEPING
A. CPR / Hypothermia
B. Watch Assignments
C. Weekly Meal Planner
D. Shopping Lists (Food Stores Checklist)
E. To Do List
F. Expenditures
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A. CPR /HYPOTHERMIA
CPR / CCC – Continuous Chest Compression
Yell or radio for help!
Place victim flat on back on hard surface
1. If unconscious, listen and feel for breath:
Open airway: tilt head back, lift chin
2. If not breathing, begin chest compressions:
Push firmly downwards in the middle of the chest and the release
Push at a rate of 100 compressions per minute, until help arrives
(one hand for a child, two fingers for an infant)
(British Red Cross)
Hypothermia
Symptoms
Shivering, but may stop in advanced cases
Confusion, slurred speech, or clumsiness, muscular rigidity
Semiconscious to unconscious
Get victim out of water ASAP!
Gently remove wet clothing.
Monitor pulse & breathing (see CPR).
Give no food or drink by mouth.
Apply heat to BODY CORE.
DO NOT WARM ARMS OR LEGS! Rapid warming of extremities CAN BE FATAL!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Don’t hang or play under swimstep or near stern when generator is running. Breathing ‘CO’ from exhaust CAN BE FATAL!
(Davis Quick card references)
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B. WATCH ASSIGNMENTS 2 Day Rotation
Crew 1: _______________________________________________________
Crew 2: ________________________________________________________
Schedule -“four-on and four-off”
Watch Hours
(Classical) Hours
(Serenity) Day 1 Day 2
Middle Watch 0000-0400 0000-0400 Crew 1 Crew 2
Morning Watch 0400-0800 0400-0800 Crew 2 Crew 1
Forenoon Watch 0800-1200 0800-1300 Crew 1 Crew 2
Afternoon Watch 1200-1600
1300-1900 Crew 2 Crew 1
First Dog Watch 1600-1800
Second Dog Watch 1800-2000
1900-2400 Crew 1 Crew 2
First Watch 2000-2400
Sailing Dates: From _________________ to _________________
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B. WATCH ASSIGNMENTS 3 Day Rotation
Crew 1: _______________________________________________________
Crew 2: ________________________________________________________
Crew 3: ________________________________________________________
Schedule -“four-on and eight-off”
Watch Hours Day 1 Day 2 Day 3
Middle Watch 0000-0400 Crew 1 Crew 2 Crew 3
Morning Watch 0400-0800 Crew 2 Crew 3 Crew 1
Forenoon Watch 0800-1200 Crew 3 Crew 1 Crew 2
Afternoon Watch 1200-1600 Crew 1 Crew 2 Crew 3
First Dog Watch 1600-1800 Crew 2 Crew 3 Crew 1
Second Dog Watch
1800-2000 Crew 3 Crew 1 Crew 2
First Watch 2000-2400 Crew 1 Crew 2 Crew 3
Sailing Dates: From _________________ to _________________
Day 1: ____________
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C. WEEKLY MEAL PLANNER - Dates: ______________
Breakfasts
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
7. _______________________________
Lunch
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
7. _______________________________
Dinner
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
7. _______________________________
Snacks
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
7. _______________________________
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C. WEEKLY MEAL PLANNER - Dates: ______________
Breakfasts
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
7. _______________________________
Lunch
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
7. _______________________________
Dinner
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
7. _______________________________
Snacks
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
3. _______________________________
4. _______________________________
5. _______________________________
6. _______________________________
7. _______________________________
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D. SHOPPING LIST
Galley
Item Qty.
Boat Supplies
Item Qty.
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D. CHECKLIST – FOOD STORES
Water: □ Both water tanks full □ 7 lb bag of ice – 2 gallon jug
Staples □ Fresh fruits – apples, oranges,
berries, cantaloupe, melons, etc □ Fresh vegetables – potatoes,
zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber, lettuce, onions, etc.
□ Salad dressings □ Breads- wheat, sourdough, buns □ Crackers– Ritz, Wheat thins,
etc. □ Margarine/butter – tub, plastic
squeeze bottle □ Honey & Jelly– plastic bottle □ Vegetable oil – olive (best □ Spices - salt & pepper,
powdered gravy, onion flakes □ Juice Drinks – Snapple, etc. □ Drink mixes – Lemonade, Kool-
Aid, etc. □ Paper towels– roll
Breakfast
□ Hot cereal – individual servings, variety packs
□ Dry cereals - granola, Cheerios, Honey Bunches
□ Milk – powdered, fresh □ Pancake mix – Krusteaz □ Maple syrup – plastic bottle □ Eggs – unrefrigerated if possible □ Sausage and bacon □ Juices – plastic, canned □ Tang – powdered □ Instant breakfast drink –
individual servings □ Freeze-dried - scrambled eggs,
eggs w/bacon, blueberry pancakes, maple brown sugar oatmeal
Lunch □ Peanut butter – plastic jar □ Potato chips – Pringles (space) □ Sandwich meats – ham, turkey □ Condiments – mustard, mayo,
ketchup □ Cheeses - spreads, slices, etc. □ Salami-preserved □ Soups – potato, beef barley,
chicken noodle (canned) □ Top Ramen □ Freeze-dried – seafood
chowder, chicken noodle, potato soup, creamy chicken rotini, tomato macaroni w/beef
Dinner
□ Beef – fresh, canned □ Ground beef □ Hot dogs □ Chicken – fresh, canned □ Fish – whatever we catch □ Rice – instant wild, white, etc. □ Canned – stew, chili, beans,
clam chowder, vegetables, fruits
□ Salad – pre-mixed □ Spaghetti – pasta and sauce □ Freeze-dried entrees
□ Freeze-dried dessert s
Snacks □ Dried fruits □ Mixed nuts, trail mix □ Jerky □ Candy □ Granola/protein bars □ M&Ms □ Cookies □ Popcorn □ Hot chocolate □ Ginger Snaps
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E. TO DO LIST
1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________________________
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E. TO DO LIST
25. ________________________________________________________________
26. ________________________________________________________________
27. ________________________________________________________________
28. ________________________________________________________________
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F. EXPENDITURES
Year _______
Date Item Cost
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F. EXPENDITURES
Year _______
Date Item Cost