PE Catboat

Tue 31-Oct-2023	13:00-14:30
Thu 02-Nov-2023	13:00-14:30
Tue 07-Nov-2023	13:00-14:30
Thu 09-Nov-2023	13:00-14:30
Tue 14-Nov-2023	13:00-14:30
Thu 16-Nov-2023	13:00-14:30

Description

Sailing - Catboat (4 week course) PE.0927

Students will learn to sail catboats with one partner in challenging conditions. Skills include: feathering a boat to windward in strong and gusty breezes, stepping and lowering the mast, learning basic outboard motor skills for getting boat under RR Bridge and through locks, getting away from a mooring and landing at a mooring, safely retrieve a person who falls overboard and anchor selections for types of bottom, breeze and depth. Offered Q2.

Prerequisite: Q2: Must be available Oct: 31, Nov. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 from 1p-2:30p. Prior sailing experience either with Basic PE&W Sailing or sailing outside of MIT. Participants should not be rank beginners and know how to sail close hauled, tack and gybe a small sailboat. Prior sailing experience in MIT catboats is not required. Students must have completed the swim/boat test by Oct. 18th.

Equipment: Synthetic, warm clothing recommended (hats, gloves and/or mittens), spray or water repellent pants are suggested. 

Waivers Required: None

Health Forms Required: None

Course Fee: None

Points: 2

Satisfies Swim Requirement: N

Organizers

Questions about this event should be directed to the organizer(s): STEWART CRAIG, Matthew Lindblad, Hannah Agate, MICHAEL KALIN, CAROLINE YOUNG