Suitable for Crew and Drivers who undertake Dinghy Race Duties
The session will take 1-2 hours. It is based in the Club House and outside on dry land
- you will not need to wear sailing gear; however, please wear appropriate outdoor clothes
Before attending
Please click on the links below and read them - we will explain them further at the Practice Session
- Your responsibilities as Driver and Crew
- The Safe Loading of SB LINK [Is this and other SB preparation docs available directly on the website?]
- What clothing, footwear and buoyancy aid you need to wear
- The importance of bringing reading glasses if you use them
- That you may have to enter the water to
- assist someone, for example, in the unlikely event they have a head injury
- to help recover a dinghy, but only if you are confident in doing this
Practise checking that all equipment
- is in place, up to date, in good working order - using SB Equipment Checklist
Understand
- your responsibilities as Driver and Crew
- how to use an Orange Flair using a Dummy Orange Flair [Do we have a dummy orange flare. When would we use it? I thought flares were now redundant]
- how to use the following:
Prepare SB Part 1-Before Moving LINK Prepare SB Part 2-Check Stern of SB LINK
Prepare Support 3-Check Fuel Locker LINK Prepare Support 4-Check Fore of SB LINK
Recover SB LINK
Practise preparing the SB for launch
- raising and lowering the engine before moving the SB
- securing the large round buoy on land - if not needed - so that it does not blow away
- securing the large round buoy to the SB, ready for towing, when on the water
- inserting the expandable bung into the correct hole e. always pointing forward
- checking the Water Outlet - middle of the prop - is clear of obstructions
- using the brush to clean the Water Inlet Grills - just in front of prop - so they are clear of weed, mud, debris etc
- throwing the throw bag
- flushing the engine
- securing the SB after use
Understand how to complete the SB Log, WhatsApp, and Incident Book
- how to complete the SB Log including any equipment issues
- the importance of posting any issues on WhatsApp, so they can be rectified ASAP
- how to complete the Incident Book with any Safety Issues
- know what type of Safety Issues you should record in the Incident Book and how to do this.
For further information, please contact