Joining Instructions
Welcome to the Angisina racing program. These joining instructions are offered as a courtesy to help you arrive at Angisina ready to hike hard, race fast, and have fun.
Boat Location:
Apostle Islands Marina - Slip D30. Park courteously in the main parking lot.
Dock Time:
Dock time is 0900, unless otherwise agreed. This means fed, watered, sun screen on, and dressed ready to go sailing. Please be prompt as there is much to do before we can go racing, including safety briefing, non-essential gear removal, sail selection, sandwich making, and rigging the boat etc.
Crew Assignments:
Crew assigments will be discussed and agreed before each event. Obviously it is subject to changed based on personal aptitude and/or preference. Clearly the aim is to sail fast, but also to develop additional crew depth in different positions. Everybody has a position and a job to do; and every job needs to be done. When things inevitably go wrong, we all need to be conscious not to make it worse, by leaving our own assigned job to “help out”. That would mean TWO jobs getting screwed up.
Blueberries:
The boat has s strict no Blueberry rule. Nope, I'm not kidding. Any time anybody consumes blueberries, either before, during, or after the race; Mama Nature and Neptune get irritated and deliver way more wind than we can handle. Usually involves a $$$ trip to Pete the butcher (aka sailmaker). You have been warned: dine carefully.
What to Bring:
We all know sailing on Lake Superior can be cold and wet (it can also be hot and wet!), so dressing in layers that you can easily don or shed to suit the conditions makes good sense. The following is a minimal gear checklist:
All your gear should be packed in a small (think airline carry-on) soft sided bag + one set of foul weather gear. PLEASE pack light, but don’t skimp on the warm clothing layers. Warm cosy crew = fast boat = Increased smileage!
Victualing
Happy crew are well fed. In order to be efficient between races, we pre-make lunch at the dock before we leave. There are always plenty of snacks available throughout the day. For offshore events, more elaborate plans are made. No MRE's on this program. Our experience in most people prefer water (bring a water bottle). If you want pop/soda then bring it yourself. Beer is left on the dock to enjoy after the boat is cleaned-up and put away. While not required, your contribution of around $10 per day is certainly appreciated. There is an envelope in the Nav Station.
Daily Schedule: Assuming 1100 first gun
0900 Dock time – rigging, lunches, etc
0930 VHF fleet briefing
0945 Leave the dock
0950 White sails up
1005 Race set-up, including:
1100 Start sequence for Race 1
After each race In between race check list :
After last race on the way in. Go around each crew member:
Crew Discussion:
Daily Rigging:
It’s your work space. You own it. It’s your responsibility to make sure it all works perfectly. When you’re assigned galley duty, find someone else to do your rigging. However, it’s still your responsibility. Putting the boat away is the exact reverse.
Bow
Mast/Pit
Trimmers
Main
Tactician
Other House(boat)keeping topics:
Boat Location:
Apostle Islands Marina - Slip D30. Park courteously in the main parking lot.
Dock Time:
Dock time is 0900, unless otherwise agreed. This means fed, watered, sun screen on, and dressed ready to go sailing. Please be prompt as there is much to do before we can go racing, including safety briefing, non-essential gear removal, sail selection, sandwich making, and rigging the boat etc.
Crew Assignments:
Crew assigments will be discussed and agreed before each event. Obviously it is subject to changed based on personal aptitude and/or preference. Clearly the aim is to sail fast, but also to develop additional crew depth in different positions. Everybody has a position and a job to do; and every job needs to be done. When things inevitably go wrong, we all need to be conscious not to make it worse, by leaving our own assigned job to “help out”. That would mean TWO jobs getting screwed up.
Blueberries:
The boat has s strict no Blueberry rule. Nope, I'm not kidding. Any time anybody consumes blueberries, either before, during, or after the race; Mama Nature and Neptune get irritated and deliver way more wind than we can handle. Usually involves a $$$ trip to Pete the butcher (aka sailmaker). You have been warned: dine carefully.
What to Bring:
We all know sailing on Lake Superior can be cold and wet (it can also be hot and wet!), so dressing in layers that you can easily don or shed to suit the conditions makes good sense. The following is a minimal gear checklist:
- Foul weather gear (jacket + trousers/bibs)
- Lifejacket (PDF)
- Whistle – to attract attention in the event of an emergency.
- Shoes and/or boots with non-marking soles
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen – the boat will have plenty. Only bring it if you can’t share.
- Personal light, preferably with a red filter to preserve night vision.
- Warm hat
- Layers – recommend non-cotton
- Reusablel water bottle marked with your name
All your gear should be packed in a small (think airline carry-on) soft sided bag + one set of foul weather gear. PLEASE pack light, but don’t skimp on the warm clothing layers. Warm cosy crew = fast boat = Increased smileage!
Victualing
Happy crew are well fed. In order to be efficient between races, we pre-make lunch at the dock before we leave. There are always plenty of snacks available throughout the day. For offshore events, more elaborate plans are made. No MRE's on this program. Our experience in most people prefer water (bring a water bottle). If you want pop/soda then bring it yourself. Beer is left on the dock to enjoy after the boat is cleaned-up and put away. While not required, your contribution of around $10 per day is certainly appreciated. There is an envelope in the Nav Station.
Daily Schedule: Assuming 1100 first gun
0900 Dock time – rigging, lunches, etc
0930 VHF fleet briefing
0945 Leave the dock
0950 White sails up
1005 Race set-up, including:
- 10 minutes on each tack to assess angles
- Downwind run, including two gybes to assess angles
- Run the starting line to assess angles
- Practice starts to dial in range and bearing to the line
1100 Start sequence for Race 1
After each race In between race check list :
- Everyone organize their area.
- Re hoist the mainsail halyard - it usually slips down.
- Repack chutes
- Organize the cockpit sheets & halyards
- Hydrate everyone/ energy snack. Reapply sunscreen as required
- Stay near the line
- Radio on for RC broadcasts
- Eye on the RC for course change/ course designation and flags.
- Timer reset for warning signal
- Give the driver a break - have a relief driver keep the boat near the start line while the driver hydrates/ reapplies sunscreen and looks around.
- Be the first boat to very briefly go upwind to check trim / tuning and compass angles and game plan for the next race.
After last race on the way in. Go around each crew member:
- What did YOU do well today
- What will YOU work on for tomorrow
- What maintenance items need attention
Crew Discussion:
- Record wind direction, speed, and favored side of the course for each race
- What strategically worked
- What did the team did well
- What needs to be worked on – constructive criticism
- Maintenance list
Daily Rigging:
It’s your work space. You own it. It’s your responsibility to make sure it all works perfectly. When you’re assigned galley duty, find someone else to do your rigging. However, it’s still your responsibility. Putting the boat away is the exact reverse.
Bow
- Pole – including strap for mast to swing the pole
- Topping lift and downhaul
- Tape in your pocket
Mast/Pit
- V-berth cushions to quarter berth or off the boat
- Stack sails in reverse order of expected need
- Uncoil pit line tails
Trimmers
- Run Jib sheets
- Run Spin sheets and guys
Main
- Mainsheet
- Winch Handles x4
- Check vang + Backstay hydraulics
Tactician
- Weather forecast
- Radio check + lock handheld on 72
Other House(boat)keeping topics:
- Please keep all personal gear in a zipped bag. Don’t leave your gear scattered around the boat. It’s slow and nasty
- Please close the sliding doors on the cupboard in the head.... too much Toilet Paper ends up on wet floor.
- Never put anything in the head bowl that hasn't first worked its way through your body's system - head instructions
- Please keep the top of the navigation station clear. It’s the boat’s work space; and your stuff will slide off when we heel.
- Stow all water bottles behind the bungee near the sink, or in the sink.