PART 3


WORKING AS A CREW A sailing crew is a team and you’ll en- joy yourselves more if you learn to work together. Like any team, members need to communicate with one another and know their responsibilities. It may take time to work some of these elements out, but you’ll be rewarded with a well-sailed boat and a happy crew!


Mainsheet Trimmer


The mainsheet trimmer trims the mainsheet, adjusts the traveler and keeps an eye out for other boats or obstructions that the helmsman may not see.


Big Boat Differences


• Bigger boats accelerate and turn more slowly than small keelboats. Tey also glide for more distance, which is important if you’re trying to land at a dock.


• The loads on sheets and hal- yards are greater on big boats and require caution when handling.


• Because you’re higher off the water, it may not seem like you’re going very fast. Te increased windage of a larger boat also makes it more susceptible to being blown off course.


• Repairs on a big boat can be very expensive, so be careful!


40 Helmsman Responsibilities


The helmsman steers the boat and tells the crew when the boat is about to tack or jibe. The helmsman reads the compass and determines the boat’s course, as well as keeps an eye out for nearby traffic and other obstructions.


COMMUNICATION TIPS


• Pay attention to your surroundings and let each other know about possible danger situations.


• Talk through maneuvers with other members of the crew before you perform them. Make sure everyone on board knows what’s going to happen in advance.


• Use hand signals in situations where it’s hard to hear or when you’re facing forward to perform a maneuver, such as lowering an anchor off the bow.


Jib Trimmers


The jib trimmers trim the jib and take care of the front part of the boat. They also relay information to the helmsman about oncoming traffic or changing winds.


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