{"id":3701,"date":"2025-01-29T07:37:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T15:37:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=3701"},"modified":"2025-01-29T07:41:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T15:41:43","slug":"bcc-day-two","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tradewindssailing.com\/wordpress\/bcc-day-two\/","title":{"rendered":"BCC Day Two"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Charts<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Use chart number 18649 (Entrance to San Francisco Bay) for this classroom discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Review and discuss the following chart title Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Chart Name<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chart Number<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sounding in Feet\/Meters\/Fathoms (what is a fathom)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Define Mean Lower Low Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scale<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Locate a compass rose<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Identify the True Ring vs. the Magnetic Ring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Discuss Variation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Demonstrate and practice the use of parallel rulers and dividers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Use a compass to obtain a two bearing fix from the top of the stairs outside Tradewinds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Locate two \u201cobjects\u201d on a chart that can be seen from the top of the \u201cD\u201d Dock ramp and have each participant take bearings of the objects.  For example:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The smoke stack on the Ford building bears approximately 240 degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The top of Nickols Knob bears approximately 272 degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • The Southeast corner of the marina bears approximately 170 degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Transfer the bearings to the chart to determine the latitude and longitude of the top of the \u201cD\u201d Dock ramp
        (37\u00b054.75\u2019 N 122\u00b020.74\u2019 W)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Discuss the relationship between Distance, Speed, and Time. When any two are known, the third can be calculated.  Using the \u201cD Street\u201d Wheel can be a great help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • The horizontal line means divide<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • The vertical line means multiply<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Time is always expressed in hours and tenths of an hour (e.g. 2.4 hours equals 2 hours and 24 minutes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Speed<\/strong> = Distance \/ Time<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Time<\/strong> = Distance \/ Speed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Distance<\/strong> = Speed X Time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          Boat Preparation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Have the class go to the boat assigned for the second day.  They should do a complete review of boat systems and complete the check-out prior to arrival at the boat of the instructor.  Place a 30 min time limit for \u201cself-discovery.\u201d   The class should \u201cteach-back\u201d all boat systems to the instructor prior to departure for the day\u2019s exercises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          As with yesterday, one person should do the online checkout and one person the paper checkout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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          Boat Handling<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Have each class participant conduct the same basic boat handling drills covered in day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Basic boat handling skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Departure from the slip<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Motoring clear of the fairway(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • In clear water, transition from forward to reverse, while maintaining a steady head to wind orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Back & Fill (Fairway Turn) in clear water<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Back & Fill in a fairway<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Return to the slip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            Returning To The Slip<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            In most cases, Windfall is used for the first day class, and the return to her slip is straight down the fairway. No “90 degree” turns are needed. The boat used for day two and three are located toward the middle of the fairway and require an approach down the middle and a 90 turn into the slip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            An easy tip to determine the correct timing of the turn follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Approach the slip down the middle of the fairway. Do not stay close to the side. It is not needed, unless a strong wind requires you to stay to the windward side of the fairway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • When a point halfway down the far “finger” of your slip is lined up with the end of the closer finger of your slip, begin the turn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • In a Tradewinds slip, a dock cleat marks the halfway point and makes a good visual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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              Sailing Review<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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              As time allows, have each class participant act as skipper and crew during review and practice of all of the normal sailing exercises, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Bringing the boat to each point of sail in turn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Tack<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Jibe<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Heave To<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Figure 8 Crew Overboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Reef<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

                Three New On The Water Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                Anchoring<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                In the BCC class, participants learn how to anchor with a single anchor off the bow.  Discuss anchoring lights, day shapes, and general anchorages.  Display the black ball day shape while anchoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Motoring<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                Motor past the point where you intend to drop the anchor and set boat up with the wind on the proper bow to offset prop walk. Put boat into reverse and proceed until you are going in reverse under control, meaning you have steerage. Continue in reverse at a slow speed but under control, until you have reached the spot where you intend to lower anchor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Lower Anchor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                Lower anchor and pay out proper amount of rode. Go at slow enough speed for safe deployment of the rode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Stop Boat<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                When you have reached 7:1 scope, stop the boat, then secure the rode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Set Anchor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                Let the wind set the anchor. Check for drag and rode angle for proper amount of scope. Adjust as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Challenge<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                Challenge or set anchor by putting boat into reverse and very \u2026 very \u2026 very slowly apply power to carefully set the anchor. Check for drag using two objects in range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  Hand Signals<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                  Discuss and agree upon hand signals for the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Lower the anchor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Cleat the rode<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Rode going under boat<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                    Weighing Anchor<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                    1. Un-cleat rode. Take tension out of the rode by powering very \u2026 very \u2026 very slowly forward and have crew un-cleat rode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Pull Forward at a safe speed until rode is straight down<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Stop Boat and secure rode on a cleat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    4. Loosen Anchor by putting the boat into reverse. Slowly increase power to break anchor loose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    5. Raise the anchor the rest of the way and secure in the bow roller.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                      Hand Signals<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                      Additional hand signals are needed while raising the anchor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      1. Direction and angle of rode and direction of travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Go to neutral, forward, and reverse<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. Bring the boat to a stop<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      4. Raise anchor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      5. Rode going under the boat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                        Sailing Into Slips<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                        Additional fenders may be required to protect the boat. They can be found in the shed outside Tradewinds near the front gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Determine which side of the boat will most likely impact the dock while practicing sailing into slips, and line the hull with fenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Sailing into an upwind slip<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                        Sailing into an upwind slip is accomplished under mainsail only. As the boat turns into the slip, the sail is allowed to luff. Turning into the wind may be sufficient to bring the boat to a stop, however, generally the boat is allowed to bump into and drag down the dock finger to stop. Make sure the hull is well protected with fenders! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        As the boat comes to a stop, a dock line should be secured as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Sailing into a downwind slip<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

                        Sailing into a downwind slip is accomplished under jib only. It is extremely difficult to de-power a main sail while going downwind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        In most cases, the jib will be partly furled (1\/3 to 1\/2) when approaching the fairway. Several slips away from the destination slip, the jib is furled the rest of the way, and the boat is allowed to coast into the slip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        The boat will not stop while being pushed downwind, therefore, it is critical to bump into and drag a well-protected hull down the dock finger. As the boat comes to a stop, a dock line should be secured as soon as possible!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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                        Backing Into A Side Tie Dock<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                        Under \u201cnormal\u201d Marina Bay wind conditions, use the D Dock pump out station dock to practice docking on and departing from the windward side of a dock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        This docking will be performed using astern propulsion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n