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Owners Meeting Checklist


Please use this checklist when meeting with the owner of the vessel that will be used during all Junior Big Boat Sailing (JBBS) instruction. It is advisable to conduct this meeting on the boat and visually inspect all listed components.


CONDITION OF THE VESSEL a. Preventative maintenance schedule b. Is it in the required operating condition for JBBS training?


PROPER GEAR ABOARD a. Safety gear


i. Enough Type 3 or inflatable life jackets for all crew (can be supplied by sailing program or by students themselves)


ii. All USCG required equipment as well as any state required equipment iii. Life Sling with hoisting tackle to hoist a person-in-water back aboard iv. Compass, plotting tools and chart of sailing area


b. Complete sail complement i. Mainsail with at least one reef


ii. Headsail that is properly sized for the location and conditions


iii. Spinnaker, either symmetrical or asymmetrical, with all blocks, poles and running rigging


c. Electronics i. VHF radio


ii. Wind speed and direction readouts (optional) iii. GPS (optional)


INSURANCE


a. Certificate of Insurance from vessel owner’s carrier specifically allowing this activity b. US Sailing borrowed boat insurance


AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER AND COACH a. Overall authority rests with the owner b. Owner agrees to only invoke that authority when he/she perceives a safety issue


c. Owner also agrees to follow coach’s direction when the coach needs something from the owner


d. Discussions in advance on maneuvers to be done: wind, temperature and wave height limitations agreed upon in advance


e. Review of curriculum so the owner knows what to expect in each session 39


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