1. Sailing In Dublin Club
Basic objective of the club is to offer regular sailing at low cost.
This is achieved by sharing the use and upkeep of the sailing fleet.
Not a proper substitute for structured training courses e.g. Glenans
SID relies on its members to organise sailing nights, rescue cover, boat maintenance, social and other activities etc.
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2. Organisation Captain and Vice captain for each session
Members are allocated a sailing session but may sail on other sessions if places are available
Be on time or let Captain know if you will be late or are not attending
Fleet is 6 X 420s’, Laser 1, Ruffian
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3. Before Sailing Sign log book Listen carefully to sailing plan
Help with preparation and launch of Rescue boat
Prepare your boat
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4. Boat Preparation Be responsible for your own boat
Boat must be rigged properly
Tiller, Rudder, Paddles, Bailer and spinnaker pole should be tied in
Check bungs and buoyancy tanks
Do not sail a damaged boat
Help others get ready !
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5. Personal Safety Be properly dressed
Must wear a wetsuit and runners/booties (or warm clothes/rain gear and soft soled shoes for the Ruffian)
Must wear a life jacket
Wear a windcheater, Hat, Gloves
Know your own sailing ability and limits
Suntan lotion, Food, soft drink
Sailing Knife
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6. Safety rules Follow captains instructions
Follow instructions of rescue crew
No sailing above force 4
Life jacket at all times
Rescue boat must be launched and started before other boats are launched
Rescue boat is last off the water
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7. On the water Stay in Harbour until all boats are ready to leave
Stay close to other boats and rescue boat at all times
Stick to sailing plan/area unless told otherwise
Let Captain/Rescue know if there is a problem
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8. Capsize Drill Don’t panic
Stay with boat and check that your crew is OK
Un-cleat Sheets
Bring boat head to wind
Other boats should heave-to in the vicinity
Let rescue know if you are cold
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9. Rights of way
HSS and other commercial craft have right of way (£1000 fine, SID does not pay)
Watch out for other boats and avoid collision even if you have right of way
Take early and clear action to avoid collisions
Sail before power rule ..Don’t rely on rule
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10. After Sailing Rescue boat is last off the water
Help pulling up rescue boat and other boats up slipway
De-rig boat and pack all equipment in its correct place
Fix any minor damage
Report any incidents/damage to Captain
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11. And Lastly ! Make good use of the Club Try to improve your skills
Let Captain/Committee members know any comments you may have
Don’t forget the social events and regattas
Enjoy yourself !!
Any Comments ??
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