SCM 1-2-3 Event: Apr 23rd-25th
| Mon 23-Apr-2018 | 17:30-19:30 |
| Tue 24-Apr-2018 | 17:30-19:30 |
| Wed 25-Apr-2018 | 17:30-19:30 |
| Registration Start: | 19-April-2018 at 00:00 |
| Registration End: | 23-April-2018 at midnight |
Description
Special Supply Chain Management 1-2-3 Sailing Event
You should plan to be available Mon-Tues-Wed from about 5:30-7:30 pm.
Class 1: Classroom lecture, tour, and on-the-dock demonstration (with knots and rigging practice).
This is the first in a series of three Learn-to-Sail classes presented on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday evening.
Requirements
- You must bring a valid MIT ID.
- You must be able to swim — no exceptions. You should be able to meet the standard MITNA swimming requirement, but do not need to present proof.
- Pre-registration is required. Click the "Registration" link above (when available) to register.
Before the class
We recommend that you watch the Tech Dinghy rigging and sailing videos. They are a lot of fun and will serve as a great introduction to sailing. Also, find a piece of rope and practice the Stunsail Tack Bend and Bowline knots.
Description
In Class 1, we will cover the following :
- a general introduction to the MIT Sailing program,
- an explanation of the rules, policies and procedures you need to know to start sailing,
- the basics of how to sail a small sailboat,
- a tour of the Sailing Pavilion and its boats and facilities,
- a demonstration of how to rig and sail the Tech Dinghy.
- how to tie a few important knots.
Class 2: On the Dock Demonstration and Sailing
Second in a series of three Learn-to-Sail classes presented on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday evening.
Requirements
- You must have taken Class 1 the day before.
- You should know how to tie the Stunsail Tack Bend and Bowline knots.
- Come dressed for sailing. You should wear sneakers in the boat. Keep in mind that your clothes might get wet with muddy Charles River water.
Before the class
Review your handouts from Class 1. Also can review the basic Tech Dinghy sailing videos.
Description
Students will be paired up, two to a boat. Everyone will rig their boat and make ready to sail. Your instructor will explain your sailing course and will review proper sailing technique. He or she will demonstrate launching and landing at the dock and basic sailing maneuvers. Participants will launch their boats one at at time, sail to the mark, tack around it, and then sail back to the dock to land. Instructors on the dock will assist with launching and landing and an instructor in a motorboat will assist you on the water.
Class 3: Additional Sailing Instruction and Practice
Third in a series of three Learn-to-Sail classes presented on Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday evening.
Requirements
- You must have taken Class 2 the day before.
- Come dressed for sailing.
Description
Students will go out alone or be paired up, two to a boat. Everyone will rig a boat and make ready to sail. Your instructor will explain your sailing course and will review proper sailing technique. He or she will demonstrate additional concepts including gybing, using the tiller extension, working upwind and downwind. Instructors will assist mainly from a motorboat while you are on the water.
For details about this event, see https://sailing.callred.com/lts/wed.php
Organizers
Questions about this event should be directed to the organizer(s): Eric Gibber, JEFFREY BAKER