Part 4 Sailing Crew

The Sailing Crew is prepared to serve as a crew member on cruising and racing sailboats.

A. Sailing Knowledge II

1. Identify the following parts of a large sailboat:

• transom
• shrouds
• forestay
• keel
• spreader
• cabin
• companionway

2. Identify and describe the functions of the following items on a sailboat:

• halyards
• jib sheet(s)
• boom topping lift
• jib fairlead
• cleats
• telltails
• stays & shrouds
• fenders
• winches
• keel
• lifelines

3. Define the responsibilities of the following:

• skipper
• crew
• helmsman

4. Identify the following sails and parts of a sail:

• mainsail
• jib
• spinnaker
• mizzen
• bolt rope
• jib hanks
• reef points
• reef cringle
• reefing lines

5. Discuss safety when accepting a tow from another boat on large boats.

B. Sailing Skills II

Winch Safety
Crew communication
Sail Trim
Anchoring
Reefing
Helmsmanship
Dock lines
Read a nautical chart
Marine Heads