Schooner MADELINE CREW TRAINING MANUAL SECTION B OPERATIONS

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1 Schooner MADELINE CREW TRAINING MANUAL SECTION B OPERATIONS B1

2 CREW DESIGNATION CAPTAIN AND CAPTAIN NOMINEE Qualifications for Captain and Captain Nominee The operation of the Schooner MADELINE is the responsibility of the MADELINE Committee who is, in turn, responsible to the Maritime Heritage Alliance (hereafter MHA) Board of Directors. The Captain s Sub- Committee of the MADELINE Committee shall recruit, train and recommend candidates to be designated as Qualified Captains (hereafter Q.C.) to MADELINE Committee who shall then make recommendations to the MHA Board of Directors. All decisions of the M.H.A. Board of Directors, the MADELINE Committee and its Sub-Committees shall be made with the best interests for the safety of crew and vessel as a priority. Qualification Process includes: -Fulfillment of qualifications for Q.C. nominee. -Recommendation of the Captain s Committee. -Approval of the MADELINE Committee. -Approval of the Board of Directors of the M.H.A. Qualified Captain Nominee The Nominee shall: 1) Be a current and active member of the Maritime Heritage Alliance. 2) Hold a current United States Coast Guard 50 ton License for Inland and Great Lakes with Sail Endorsement. 3) Complete the MADELINE crew training program and participate in crew activities including maintenance and historical interpretation. 4) Be familiar with and agree to abide by all M.H.A. policies. 5) Demonstrate ability to handle the ship in a variety of situations, assess those situations in regards to safety of the crew and vessel, and use good judgment in making decisions. 6) Submit a resume of sailing experience aboard other vessels including positions held, duration of experience and personal references. 7)* Complete one year of experience as a member of MADELINE s volunteer crew. 8) Demonstrate the ability to work with the volunteer crew including Deckhands, A.B. s, Mates and other Q.C. s. 10) Be familiar and agree to abide by the operations guidelines and procedures for the Sch. MADELINE. Qualified Captain: 1) Maintain membership in the Maritime Heritage Alliance. 2) Maintain current U.S. Coast Guard 50 ton License for Inland and Great Lakes with Sail Endorsement. 3) Be available to serve as the Captain on day or evening sails and extended voyages. 4) Participate in crew activities including maintenance and historical interpretation, and other M.H.A. functions. 5) Be familiar with and abide by all M.H.A. policies. 6) Uphold the interests and integrity of the Maritime Heritage Alliance while in command of the vessel. 7) Be familiar with and abide by the guidelines for the operation of the Schooner MADELINE established by the MADELINE Committee and approved by the MHA Board of Directors.. 8) Serve as a member of the Captain s Committee. Approved 2006 B2

3 CREW DESIGNATIONS - MATE Qualifications for a Mate 1. Demonstrate with competence all skills listed in Mate in Training skill list. 2. Demonstrate ability to work without supervision. 3. Demonstrate ability to delegate shipboard responsibilities and supervise other crew members. 4. Demonstrate judgment and ability to handle the vessel and assume command in the event the 5. Captain is disabled. 6. Demonstrate knowledge and practice of all MHA and MADELINE policies and operation practices including understanding the chain of command. 7. Demonstrate ability to act as an official representative of MHA. 8. Qualified Mates shall be approved by the Captain s Committee. 9. Be a current MHA member. 10. Successfully complete the Schooner MADELINE Basic Crew Training Course. 11. Maintain skill levels through active participation. 12. Demonstrate ability to keep shipboard accounts for earned and donated income. 13. Demonstrate ability to teach all DH and AB qualifications for Safety, Seamanship, and Navigation. 14. Accept responsibility for maintenance and maintenance supervision assignments. 15. Accept responsibility for crew training assignments. 16. Demonstrate willingness to participate in MHA educational and fund-raising activities. 17. Demonstrate willingness to work with other crew members, take part in all shipboard activities, and follow instructions from Mates and Captains. Approved 2006 B3

4 CREW DESIGNATIONS - MATE IN TRAINING cont. Qualifications for a Mate In-Training A Mate in Training is a qualified AB who is working to achieve the skill levels and knowledge, and experience of a qualified Mate. Nominees will be selected by the Mates and Captains and shall agree to participate in the training program. SAFETY 1. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and practice of DH and AB safety. 2. Develop skills for the proper use of the VHF for routine and emergency calls. 3. Demonstrate ability to complete Emergency Station Bill assignments assigned to Mates. 4. Hold current CPR certification. 5. Complete a Red Cross First Aid class. SEAMANSHIP 1. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all parts of DH and AB seamanship. 2. Develop knowledge and practice of principals of anchoring, precautions to prevent dragging, weighing anchor. 3. Develop ability to supervise a watch and to correctly respond to reports of hazards, or possible collision, and knowledge of when to alert Mate or Captain. 4. Develop ability to command all shipboard operations including mooring, raising, lowering, 5. trimming sail, reefing, deploying the tug,etc. 6. Develop a thorough knowledge of all parts of the boat including hull structure, elements and rigging. 7. Demonstrate marlinspike skills required of a DH and AB. 8. Develop ability to teach marlinspike skills. 9. Develop ability to identify hazardous weather situations. 10. Develop a sound knowledge of Great Lakes and Inland Rules of the Road. 11. Develop ability to operate the tug in mooring and maneuvering situations. 12. Develop ability to use a hand-held lead line. NAVIGATION 1. Develop ability to plot a course by DR, EP, and terrestrial and electronic fixes. 2. Develop ability to accurately keep navigation and engine logs. 3. Develop ability to use a hand-bearing compass. 4. Develop ability to use radar. MECHANICAL 1. Develop ability to make pre-start engine, electric, fuel and battery checks. 2. Develop ability to pump and flush holding tank. 3. Develop familiarity with all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. INTERPRETATION 1. Demonstrate ability to relay accurately all MADELINE interpretation information and 2. Develop the ability to teach MADELINE interpretation information to other crew members. B4

5 CREW DESIGNATIONS - MATE IN TRAINING cont. OTHER Be a current MHA member. 1. Serve a minimum of one season as a qualified crew member. 2. Be a qualified AB 3. Maintain skill levels through active participation. 4. Develop ability to keep shipboard accounts for earned and donated income. 5. Develop ability to teach all DH and AB qualifications for Safety, Seamanship, and Navigation. 6. Accept responsibility for maintenance and maintenance supervision assignments. 7. Accept responsibility for crew training assignments. 8. Demonstrate willingness to participate in MHA educational and fund-raising activities. 9. Follow all MADELINE and MHA operation policies and guidelines. 10. Maintain skill level through active participation. 11. Demonstrate willingness to work other crew members, take part in all shipboard activities, and follow instructions from Mates and Captains. Approved 2006 B5

6 CREW DESIGNATIONS - ABLE BODIED SEAMAN Qualifications for an Able Bodied Seaman An AB is a qualified Deckhand who has served a minimum of one sailing season on board and has improved upon the basic skill level and shown interest in other aspects of on-board operations. SAFETY 1. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge and practice of all parts of Deckhand (DH) safety. 2. Demonstrate ability to operate fire extinguishers. SEAMANSHIP Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all parts of Deckhand seamanship. 1. Demonstrate knowledge of Rules of the Road and Right of Way for sailing and motor vessels in 2. Great Lakes and Inlandwaters. 3. Demonstrate ability to rig a preventer on the main or foresail. 4. Demonstrate the ability to trim sails. 5. Demonstrate an ability to tie and the use of: a sheetbend, rolling hitch, Timber hitch; splice a line and whip the end of a line. Bowline, clove hitch, figure eight, and reef knot must be tied quickly and confidently. 6. Demonstrate the ability to show the direction of the wind. 7. Demonstrate ability to handle sheets in tacking and gybing, main and foresails and head sails. 8. Demonstrate ability to assist in reefing a sail and shortening sail. 9. Demonstrate ability to lower and lift the tug-boat. NAVIGATION 1. Demonstrate ability to Identify buoys, lighthouses and other navigation aids hazards to navigation on charts and visually. 2. Demonstrate ability to correctly plot a course by DR and make electronic fixes. INTERPRETATION Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of all parts of Deckhand interpretation. OTHER 1. Be qualified Deckhand 2. Be a current member of MHA. 3. Demonstrate willingness to take part in other MHA fund raising and education activities. 4. Be approved as a qualified AB by the Crew Training and MADELINE Committee. 5. Follow all MADELINE and MHA operation policies and guidelines. 6. Maintain skill level through active participation. 7. Demonstrate willingness to work with other crew members, take part in all shipboard activities, follow all instructions from Mates-in-Training, Mates and Captains. 8. Demonstrate willingness to take part in Schooner MADELINE maintenance assignments. B6

7 CREW DESIGNATIONS - DECKHAND Qualifications for Deckhand Successful demonstration of following skills necessary for a Trainee to complete the Basic Crew training course and be designated as a Qualified Deckhand. Qualified Deckhands may serve in that capacity on day sails and extended voyages. SAFETY 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the location, function, proper use and deployment of the following safety equipment Ring buoys, Man overboard pole, EPIRB, Life preservers. Know the initial action to be taken on discovering a man overboard. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of the location of: Fire extinguishers, Fire hose, and use of Fire hose pump handle. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the initial action to be taken on discovering a fire. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of the location of: First aid kit, Flares, Life rafts. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the initial action to be taken on the command to Abandon Ship. 6. Demonstrate knowledge and practice of onboard safety. 7. Demonstrate ability to complete emergency station bill assignments for DH. SEAMANSHIP 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the action required by the following commands: Avast, Belay. Make it fast, Haul away, Lower away, Up on the (i.e. the quarter lift, peak, etc.), Sweat, Hold, Check, Slack, Take up slack, Ease the (i.e. the quarter lift, peak, etc.), Spring off, Dip the line 2. Demonstrate an ability to tie and appropriate use of the following knots: Bowline, Clove hitch, Figure eight, Half Hitch, Slippery hitch, Square knot. 3. Demonstrate ability to: Belay a line on a pin and cleat, mid-ship kevel, stern kevel, and Samson post. 4. Demonstrate the ability to: flake down a mooring line, make up a halyard on the belaying pin; a. schooner coil halyard, make up a mooring line for stowage. 5. Demonstrate ability to use a heaving line and handle mooring lines at all mooring stations. 6. Demonstrate ability to correctly handle running rigging including: quarter lifts (main and fore) lazy jacks (main and fore), main peak and throat halyards, fore peak and throat halyards, jib halyard, Jib down-haul, stay sail halyard, stay sail down-haul, main, fore, stay sail, & jib sheet 7. Name parts and location of the sails and parts of the boat including: main sail, fore sail, stay sail, jib, top jib, main mast, main topmast, foremast, bowsprit, jib boom, gaff(s), boom(s), main shrouds, fore shrouds, jib stay, stay sail stay, rat boards, bow, stern, mid-ship, lazarette, forward cabin, companionways, main cabin, bulkhead, head, galley, foc s le or fore peak, cargo hold, manual bilge pump, Charley Noble, davits, windlass, wheelhouse, wheel. 8. Demonstrate ability to stand watch and report hazards to navigation or approaching vessels. 9. Demonstrate ability to complete bilge and engine checks. 10. Demonstrate ability to steer the boat and follow steering commands. INTERPRETATION 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the history of MHA, its Mission, history of the modern MADELINE; MADELINE s & MHA s mission; ownership and sources of support. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of MADELINE historical interpretation including: When was the first MADELINE built? What was her role in Great Lakes history? When was the current MADELINE built? What types of native wood can you find in MADELINE? What is her rig? B7

8 CREW DESIGNATIONS - DECKHAND cont. OTHER 1. Be a current member of MHA. 2. Be 18 years of age. 3. Complete a minimum of 8 hours of volunteer work before end of training session. 4. Attend a Schooner MADELINE Basic Crew Training Course including classroom and on-board sessions. 5. Be approved as a qualified Deckhand by the Captain s and MADELINE Committees. 6. Demonstrate willingness to work with other crew members, take part in all shipboard activities, follow instructions from Mates-in -raining, Mates and Captains. 7. Demonstrate willingness to work on Schooner MADELINE maintenance assignments, other MHA a. fund-raising and education activities. 8. Follow all MADELINE and MHA operation policies and guidelines; including the chain of command. 9. Following the year of Basic Training program maintain skill levels through active participation and participation in the Advanced Crew Training. B8

9 CREW TRAINING The safety of the crew and boat are the criteria by which all decisions regarding MADELINE s crew (and all MADELINE operations) are made. For the same reason, we require all hands to keep current with MADELINE operations and policy by participating in ACT training sessions and staying active as a crew member. Thanks in part to this emphasis and insistence on safety, MADELINE and her crew have an excellent safety record. The training program, under the direction of the Crew Training Coordinator and the Crew Training Committee, is dedicated to making sure MADELINE always has a competent, skillful and safety- minded crew aboard when she leaves the dock. Following is MHA policy regarding Crew Training Basic Crew Training All members of the MADELINE crew are required to successfully complete the Basic Crew training program regardless of their previous experience. It is necessary that crew members do things in the same way (make a line fast, hoist a sail, etc.) and learn to work as team member. The Basic Training course includes winter sessions in which the trainees learn about the Maritime Heritage Alliance and MADELINE, practice line handling skills and receive instruction on MADELINE s operations. The winter sessions are required. The on-board sessions are held in the spring. They include 16 hours of evening training over a period of two to three weeks, a 24 hour overnight session and service as trainee on a minimum of 2 Heritage or Community Sails. After successfully completing the Basic course the trainees are designated as Deckhands and can sail as such on day and extended sails. Trainees must be at least 18 years of age, have completed at least 8 hours of volunteer work for MHA (in advance of their on-board training), be physically capable of the physical work involved and be a current MHA member. Youth ages may participate in crew training if accompanied by a parent or adult mentor (with parental approval). Advanced Crew Training During the spring, Deckhands, AB s, and Mates-in-Training are required to participate in a ACT onboard training to practice their skills, learn new operations and upgrade skills. Additional classroom sessions are offered each year. Special classroom and onboard trainings for Mates-in-Training and Mates are also scheduled. Inactive Crew Members Crew members who miss a sailing season must attend the Spring Advanced Training session in order to sail during the coming season. If a crew member is unable to sail for two seasons, he/she must make arrangements with the Sail Training Coordinator in order to re-qualify as a Crew Member. Crew List The Crew List is published in December each year. However a designation change can be made at any time. Crew designations are a joint decision of the MADELINE Committee and Captain s Committee. Crew members wishing to change their designation should increase their participation and upgrade their skills. Questions about Crew Designations should be taken to the Sail Training Coordinators. MHA Policy Approved 8/2010 B9

10 HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SAILS An essential part of the Schooner MADELINE S education program is to provide an opportunity for the general public to experience sailing on a traditional craft and learn about Great Lakes maritime history under sail. These sails also provide opportunities for trained MADELINE crew to practice traditional sailing skills. During the sailing season, a series of day and evening sails are scheduled accomplish these goals. Community Sails A Community Sail is offered to community/non-profit groups who request the opportunity to sail by submitting a letter of request for consideration by the Madeline Committee. The request must include the legal name of the organization and official contact information. Heritage Sails A Heritage Sail is offered for the general public, MHA members, friends and guests.. Community & Heritage Sail Guest Guidelines No more than 40% of the overall scheduled day sails will be offered as Community/Heritage Sails. A group may not request a sail in consecutive years. A total of 19 guests are allowed. o o Minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Other requirements may apply to ensure optimum safety for participants. Children 10 and under must bring their own Coast Guard approved PFD and wear it while underway. Maximum participants (both crew and guests) is 30 individuals. In addition: The Captain may refuse permission for a visitor to board and/or participate in Heritage or Community sail. The Captain will determine if the boat will leave the dock and/or when it returns to the dock. Crew: Active crew may have no more than four guests each season. Other guests/crew may be allowed at Captain s discretion based upon availability of space. The minimum qualified crew needed for safe handling of the vessel for day sails shall include (1) Qualified Captain, (1) Mate, (1) Mate or MIT, (1) AB and (1) DH. Additionally there shall be (2) Trainee positions. Requirements for additional crew, up to a maximum of (8), are at the discretion of the Captain. Crew members that cannot serve as crew on a trip which they have signed up for must find a replacement that meets overall staffing requirements. Changes must be reported to the scheduler for communication to the Captain in charge. Changes necessary the day of the sail must be phoned directly to the Captains. Operations: Community and Heritage Sails will be operated in accordance with procedures as outlined in the Schooner MADELINE Crew Training Manual. MHA Policy Approved 8/2010 B10

11 HERITAGE AND COMMUNITY SAILS cont. Steward s Responsibilities: The Captain or 1st Mate will assign a crew member (not a Mate with other responsibilities) to serve as STEWARD previous to visitor boarding. The MHA office will leave a dated brown manila envelope on the Navigation station or in the dock side Drop Box with the day s sign up list for crew and guests. The Steward s Tasks: Welcome Visitors, assist visitors in stowing their gear (in forward Cabin) and finding a safe place to sit. Have each visitor sign in on the Roster under Guests and sign and date a Liability Form. Blank forms and multiple clipboards with pens are kept in a file box in the Main Cabin. Check number of guests on board against the Roster. When list is absolutely correct, take it to the Captain. He/she will sign the Roster as accurate and complete. List each crew member on the Crew Roster (at the bottom of the page). ( Design refers to their crew designation: Mate, MIT, AB, DK). The signed Liability forms and Capt, approved Roster go in the dated brown envelope and this is put in the Drop Box on the dock before the boat leaves the dock. Pass out copies of the Scuttlebutt and/or Membership brochures to visitors as they leave the boat at the end of the sail. LJG rev 11/06 B11

12 ON BOARD ORGANIZATION & RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMMUNITY &HERITAGE SAILS FIRST MATE First Watch - Bow Pre-sail: Sail Station: Mooring Station: Post sail: Make deck crew, tug operator and steward assignments Introduce Capt. for safety lecture Check up on Steward s progress in securing releases & roster Foredeck Raise & lower headsails Foredeck Assign look out Deploy and Secure Line #1 and double Direct tug Clean Main cabin, galley, empty galley trash, secure open food. Check all lines, secure boat, lock dock gate Reports to the Captain SECOND MATE - 2nd Watch - Midship Pre-sail: Mooring station: Sail station: Post Sail: Deploy life rings Secure shore power cord, Secure mid-ship gear Fill water jugs Put coolers on deck Stow interpretation & trespassing signs Mid-ship THIRD MATE - 3rd Watch- Stern Pre-sail: Mooring Stations: Sail Station: Deploy & secure Lines 2 & 3 & mid-ship fenders Mid ship: Raise & lower foresail, fisherman Mid-ship watch Connect shore power Empty coolers & water jugs Install interpretation & trespassing signs Sweep or wash deck/ bulwarks if necessary Reports to First Mate & Capt. Engine checks Turn on electric Turn on electronics (radio, radar, GPS) Deploy radio microphone Deploy stern wheelhouse life ring, EPIRB, Man-overboard gear Ready navigation desk Stern Deploy and secure Line #4 and double, fenders, etc. Main, main top. Post Sail: Secure Stern safety gear Clean head & empty trash, clean cargo, forward and foc s l, Turn off electric & electronics Stow engine key, close engine intake. Reports to First Mate & Capt. Rev 4/05 B12

13 CREW SCHEDULING: DAY SAILS & VOYAGES DAY SAILS Crew members are needed to operate MADELINE for 2-6 hours sails on Grand Traverse Bay. In addition to crew training day exercises, MADELINE takes members of the general public on 2-3 hour sails. Heritage Sails are open to the public. Reservations are made through the MHA Office. Community Sails are assigned to nonprofit organizations based on a letter of request sent to the MADELINE Committee. Day sail crew should arrive at least 15 minutes before sailing time to stow their gear, receive their assignments and help prepare the boat for departure. If crew members sign up guests, they should not bring children under the age of 18 years for which they are responsible (during the trip) if you are working crew Voyages MADELINE s mission in accomplished in part by visiting ports all over the Great Lakes and providing boat tours and Great Lakes maritime history interpretation. These are paid appearances that earn nearly all income that supports MADELINE. The voyage schedule is published as far in advance as is practical. Crew changes are made for each leg (approximately one week). Voyage Request forms are mailed to crew members who indicate the leg(s) on which they are available to work. The Request forms are processed by the Scheduling Committee. Assignments are based on crew designation, experience and training. Each Caption reviews and approved the Crew List for each leg for which he/she is responsible. Crew members are expected to arrive on board at the time assigned ready to take their place as a working crew member whether sailing or tour-guiding. Tour guiding is an important and rewarding part of the working as crew. Crew members are expected to pay for their own expenses while crewing on MADELINE. This includes bringing food or supplies and contributing to a kitty that pays for food and supplies. Crew members take turns preparing food and pitching in with other shipboard housekeeping The Scheduling Committee makes arrangements for transportation to and from the boat using the crew s own vehicles. Crew members are expected to share expenses for transportation. On occasion, arrangements to and from a leg may involve an overnight in a motel or other accommodation. It may be necessary for Crew member to pay their own expenses in these cases. As a rule, expenses are very modest as we eat and live very simply aboard MADELINE. Our Scheduling Committee members are virtual saints and make every possible effort to accommodate the needs and schedules of crew members. LJQ rev 2005 B13

14 MOORING STATIONS & COMMANDS Assignments for mooring stations will be made by the Mate(s) previous to the boat leaving the dock or when approaching the dock. Crew members should be familiar with the way in which each different mooring line functions, how it is to be made fast, where to stow the line etc. Stations: Stern-#4; Midship-Forward Spring #2 & After Spring, #3; Bow- #1; Fender boards and fenders as needed. The Captain (or Mate) will call the following commands: COMMAND MOORING STATIONS! PORT SIDE TO! (or Stbd) CREW RESPONSE / ACTION The crew goes to assigned positions Crew retrieves proper mooring lines moves into position on designated side READY ON THE BOW? Crew members responds to Mate READY ON (STERN,MIDSHIP Mate responds to Captain READY ON BOW (STERN, or #1, 2, 3, 4) MIDSHIP) PUT OUT #3! (or 1,2,4) PUT OUT 2! (1, 4) WHEN YOU CAN! HOLD #3! (or 1,2,4) SLACK #3! (or 1,2,4) TAKE THE SLACK OUT OF #3! (or 1,2,4) #3 is thrown ashore and put on the cleat or bollard Mate calls #3 ON Crew member throws lines Mate responds when lines are made fast, dock side Crew responds HOLDING #3 Puts arm up in holding signal (One or more turns around kevel or Samson post for to maintain friction) SLACKING #3 Crew members lets line go slack (but not in the water). TAKING SLACK OUT OF #3 Crew brings in slack to make line taut--not under tension. EASE #3! EASING 3 Let the line out as needed. CHECK #3! TAKE SLACK OUT OF LINES! SECURE ALL LINES! DOUBLE UP! THAT S WELL! CHECKING 3 Keep wrap on, ease the line under tension, in small increments. Make sure your line is under tension, put a wrap on to keep ALL of it taut. Make all lines fast to kevel or Samson post. Make sure chaffing gear is in place, flake down ends of line. When done, report to Mate # FAST. Wait for inspection Second lines are deployed at the bow and stern, and made fast. (The second line is dipped. The eye of the second line is brought up through the eye of the first line before it is put over the bollard or cleat) After Mate inspects and approves work, crew is relieved of duty. B14

15 SAIL STATIONS - RAISING MAIN & FORESAIL The Mate will make station assignments and call commands. Stations: Main & Fore peak halyard; Main & Fore throat halyard; Main Ensign halyard; Main quarterlift, port; Main quarterlift, starboard; Main & Fore sheet (Mate will handle sheets). The Main is raised first! COMMAND Main & Fore SAIL STATIONS! PREPARE TO RAISE (MAIN or FORE) SAIL CREW RESPONSE / ACTION Crew goes to assigned positions Remove sail ties, Take lines off pins, tailers in position. READY ON THE THROAT? Crew responds, READY ON THE PEAK? Main only READY ON THE QUARTERLIFTS Crew responds, READY ON THE MAIN SHEET TOP SAIL SHEET Main only UP ON THE QUARTERLIFT Raise quarterlifts so boom is out of the cradle. Stand by on the line. Main & Fore UP ON THE PEAK AVAST ON THE PEAK UP ON THE THROAT HAUL AWAY TOGETHER SLOW ON THE PEAK (or throat) AVAST ON THE PEAK (or throat) SWEAT THE THROAT THAT S WELL! SWEAT THE PEAK THAT S WELL! MAKE IT FAST! Peak is raised several feet. Hold the line. Throat halyard is raised Halyards are raised together. Slow down the rate of ascent. Hold the halyard Halyard is sweated, peak stands by. Stand by Halyard is sweated. Call UP BEHIND to tailer, Halyards are made fast on the pin. MAKE UP THE HALYARDS-- Coil lines as directed ( (Schooner Coil or hang o n the pin) *Ensign halyard is kept in hand to make sure it is raised fair. B15

16 SAIL STATIONS - RAISING JIB & STAYSAIL The Mate will assign sail stations and call commands. Stations: Jib halyard, Jib tailer, Staysail halyard; Staysail tailer; Jib sheet, leeward; Staysail sheet, leeward; Windward sheets; Jibboom; Downhauls. The staysail is raised first. COMMAND STATIONS! PREPARE TO RAISE SAIL! READY ON THE JIBBOOM? READY ON THE HALYARD? CREW RESPONSE / ACTION SAIL Crew moves to assigned positions Sail ties removed from jibboom Downhauls freed & flaked down Halyards taken off pins Tailers ready. Windward sheets free Leeward sheets in hand READY ON! (sail ties removed) READY ON! READY ON THE DOWNHAULS? READY ON! READY ON THE SHEETS? READY ON! HAUL AWAY! FREE THE DOWNHAUL! SWEAT THE JIB/STAYSAIL! THAT S WELL / MAKE IT FAST! MAKE UP THE LINES ON THE PIN! MAKE UP THE LINE-- SCHOONER COIL! THAT S WELL! Sail is raised. Untangle lines as needed Halyard is sweated. Secure the halyard on the pin. Coil the line and hang it on the pin Flake down the line on deck in a schooner coil. Mate has inspected and approved work. B16

17 SAIL STATIONS - LOWERING STAYSAIL, JIB, TOP JIB The Mate will assign sail stations and call commands. Stations: Jib halyard, Jib-tailer, Staysail halyard; Staysail tailer; Jib sheet, leeward; Staysail sheet, leeward; Windward sheets (I person for both); Jibboom; Jib & Staysail downhaul (two person team). The jib is lowered first. COMMAND SAIL STATIONS PREPARE TO LOWER SAILS READY ON THE JIB BOOM? READY ON THE DOWNHAUL? READY ON THE HALYARD? READY ON THE SHEETS? LOWER AWAY! SLOW ON THE HALYARD MAKE FAST THE DOWNHAUL MAKE FAST THE HALYARD CREW RESPONSE / ACTION Crew moves to assigned positions. Crew takes lines off pins, ready to lower Top jib-release the tack line. Crew out on jib boom responds READY ON READY ON! READY ON! READY ON! Halyard is lowered under control, crew uses the downhaul to pull the sail down. Slow down the descent of the halyard. Put down haul under tension and make it fast. Take up slack and make fast the halyard, after the downhaul is secured. *The same commands and actions are repeated for the staysail, jib & top MAKE UP ALL LINES THAT S WELL Coil halyards and down haul Mate has inspected and approved work. JH/95 B17

18 SAIL STATIONS - SQUALL DRILL A squall can be upon you with little notice. The following procedure is designed to reduce sail area as soon as possible. This is one of the critical times in which your training and practice pays off. REMEMBER Do not let any sheet go free (do not let go of the end) put sheets on a pin or keep them in hand Lower sails carefully so the halyards don t jam. The Mainsail is lowered FIRST! Captain or Mate calls: ALL HANDS - SQUALL DRILL! Helmsperson brings boat into the wind. Crew proceeds to the bow. Working together: Mainsail: Main is sheeted mid-ship. The halyard on the pin rail is bitter end down. See note* below. Halyards are eased as usual. Sail is lowered-keeping the gaff level. Secure the sail with several ties so sail will not go aloft. Foresail: Fore is sheeted mid-ship. The halyard on the pin rail is flaked on deck, bitter end down. See notw * below. Halyards are eased as usual, keeping the gaff level Secure the sail with several ties so sail will not go aloft. Go to Mainsail. Jib & Staysail: The ends of the sheets released and the ends made fast, the sheets are eased as usual, The halyard on the pin rail is laid carefully on deck, bitter end down. See note* below. They are released as the downhauls pull sail down. Downhauls are made fast so sail will not go aloft. Halyards are made fast. Go to Foresail Note* Take the coil carefully off the pin. Hold the coil on your arm with the bitter end towards your hand. Throw the coils one-by-one on the deck (bitter end first). The line will land in a pile that will not foul when it goes aloft. A little time taken doing this will guarantee that the line will follow freely and the halyard will not jam. Return to headsails, foresail, adjust lazyjacks/quarterlifts, complete making sails secure. Make all equipment on deck secure! The Captain may require lifejackets for all crew, and/or safety harnesses. The Captain may require all hatch boards inserted and windows dogged down. The Captain may require all hands below except Mates. LJQ rev 1/12 B18

19 UNDER SAIL- MAIN & FORESAIL; STAYSAIL & JIB UNDER SAIL - MAIN & FORESAIL QUARTERLIFTS: After tacking or jibing, the windward and leeward quarterlifts need to be adjusted. The windward quarterlift should be adjusted so the slack is out, but it is not holding up the boom. The leeward quarterlift is adjusted so that it is slack enough that it does not interfere with the shape of the sail but will not flop around. This is a task any crew member can handle. EASE THE PORT QUARTERLIFT! TAKE THE SLACK OUT OF THE PORT (STBD) QUARTERLIFT! Line is eased, taut but not under tension. Make the quarterlift taut, make it fast. SHEETS: The Mate will assign crew to man the sheet. On the Mainsail-during a tack the sheet will run as it is, the Captain or Mate may ask a crew member to stand by. During a jibe, the Mate or his designee and a second crew members will take in the sheet as the boat passes behind the wind, and let the sheet out under control as it comes on the other side. The Foresail is handled much the same, the object is to keep the sail and boom under control. UNDER SAIL - STAYSAIL, JIB SHEETS The Mate will direct the tacking and jibing operations. When tacking the windward sheets are backwinded by taking up on the windward sheets as the bow comes into the wind, after the bow passes through the wind, the windward sheets are eased and the leeward sheets taken in. COMMAND READY ABOUT! READY ON THE JIB & STAYSAIL SHEETS? LEE HO! or JIBE HO! Or Helm s Over! TAKE UP ON THE WINDWARD SHEET! available. HOLD STEADY! CROSS HEAD SAILS! COURSE! (Helms person is on new course) THAT S WELL! RESPONSE/ACTION Wraps are taken off the pin, sheet is held with one turn around pin. READY ON! Hold steady. Take up the slack, as it is Stand by. Ease the windward sheet as the leeward sheet is taken in. Trim as commanded by Mate. After the sail is trimmed, windward sheet is made fast on its pin (NO HITCHES); leeward sheet is wrapped loosely so it won't blow or be way. B19

20 DINGHY OPERATIONS MHA HARBOR An inflatable boat (dinghy/tug/stern boat) is used to assist MADELINE in docking and undocking operations. A standard procedure has been adopted to assist Madeline at her home port (Heritage Harbor). Variations will be developed in conjunction with the captain, for use in foreign ports. The job of Tug Operator and his/her Assistant will be assigned by the Captain and/or the First Mate. The Assistant s primary duty is to relay orders from the Captain to the dinghy operator. -The Assistant will be stationed, generally, at the bow of the boat on the starboard side. -The Assistant must have a clear view of the Captain (or helmsman) and the dinghy operator. Tug Operator and Assistant s Responsibilities: Preparing the dinghy: - Install drain plug in the drain hole on the transom. - Check fuel in the gas tank. The tank should be 1/2 or more full. Notify the captain if it is not. Fill if necessary (oil/gas ratio of 1/50). - Check to see that the tubes are fully inflated. - Check that the ready bag is in the dinghy. Launching the dinghy: - Inform the captain that you are ready to launch the dinghy. The captain will determine when to launch. - Lower the dinghy. This requires 2 people: One person on each hoist: one on port and one starboard. Boarding the dinghy: - Put on a suitable flotation device. (PFD) - Get the mobile phone (for MADELINE to dinghy communications). - Climb over the aft rail. There is a folding step on the transom. Use it to climb into the dinghy. - Unhook the stern hoist block and hand it to a crew member on deck of the Madeline. - Hand the stern and bow painters to the deck crew. Staring the motor: - Locate the fuel bulb near the fuel tank and squeeze it several times to pressurize the fuel system. - Check that the transmission is in neutral. - Pull out the choke. When engine is cold, pump choke three times before attempting to start. - Do not push the choke in at this time. - Rotate the throttle to the start position. - Pull the starter cord and start the motor. - As the motor warms, the choke should automatically retract. If it does not, push it in. B20

21 DINGHY OPERATIONS - MHA HARBOR cont. Casting off: - Unhook the forward hoist block hand it to the deck crew. - Have deck crew pass bow and stern painters to you. Tying on: - Approach MADELINE from the starboard side (usual practice), at the foreword hawse hole. - The Assistant will have the hook deployed and ready and pass to the Dinghy Operator. - The Dinghy Operator will hook the tug line to the tug bow ring using the carabiner on the end of the tug line. LEAVING PORT Maneuvering MADELINE - Await the Captain s instructions to the assistant who will relay the directions to the Dinghy Operator. - A visual as well as an audible command will be relayed by the Assistant and repeated by the Operator to insure the message is received correctly. -The Assistant will face the Operator and say Push, Pull, etc. - The Assistance will make the following visual signs: -Push = point index finger towards the hull moving it back and forth. -Pull = point index finger away from hull moving it back and forth -Push or pull easy = touch tip of forefinger to tip of thumb repeating several times -Hold (stop) = hold up a closed fist -Hooked on = clasp hands together over head. -Hook off = clasped hands together over head are released moving arms far apart. - Respond to the commands by moving the dinghy forward and backward pushing or pulling on the hull. -When pushing or pulling use significant force (1/2 throttle or more). -When pushing or pulling easy (1/4 throttle is sufficient) and steering and shifting gears is done with the shift lever. - Be aware of dangerous situations. If Operator observes that a collision is eminent, push or pull as necessary. Do not wait for a command. This will apply, also, when life or limb are in danger. - Await the Captains orders to unhook. After unhooking proceed to aft of Madeline. Returning the Dinghy: - Throw both painters aboard. When they are made fast, crew will hand down the hoist blocks. Hook the forward hoist will be secured first. - Kill the motor. (The switch is on the steering arm) - Hook on the aft block. - Climb aboard Madeline. - Help to hoist the dinghy. -Report to the Captain that the dinghy is secure. NOTE: Captain will request that the hoisted dinghy be secured by the crossing the painters and fastening to the base of the gallows for extended trips or in high seas. ENTERING PORT Follow procedures for preparing, boarding, starting motor, and casting off as above. B21

22 DINGHY OPERATIONS - MHA HARBOR cont Crew on the Dock -The captain may desire to have a crew member put ashore to catch the mooring lines. If this is the case, the Captain will direct the dinghy to midships port or starboard side. -Throw both painters to a crew member on the deck. Ask the deck crew to belay the painter to a pin on the fore and main mast shrouds or rail. - With the crew member aboard the dinghy, shuttle the person to the dock. - Return to the Madeline and tie on the bow. Follow Maneuvering MADELINE procedures as above. Secure at dock: Follow procedures for returning the dinghy to MADELINE In addition - Remove drain plug before climbing aboard Madeline. - Help to hoist dinghy. - Secure it in such a way that the stern is slightly lower than the bow to permit water to drain out. JR 2006 B22

23 THE EMERGENCY STATION BILL The Emergency Station Bill lists crew responsibilities in the event there is an emergency on-board such as fire, man overboard or the need to abandon ship. Each time you serve as crew, you will be assigned a position and will be responsible for all duties outlined in the Emergency Station Bill. Copies of the Station Bill are posted in Main and Forward Cabins. You may wish to copy your duties on a card and keep it with you. STATION BILL SAIL MOORING FIRE PERSON IN WATER ABANDON SHIP STATION STATION POSITION STATION DUTIES STATION DUTIES STATION DUTIES Command Command MAYDAY Captain Helm Helm Wheel Vessel Wheel Vessel Wheel EPIRB, Stern Boat 1st Mate Command Command Raft #1 Command FireTeam Headsails Line #1 To Fire Stern Boat Stern Boat Starboard Raft # 1 AB 1 Headsails Line #1 Ext. #1, Headsails, Stern Boat Headsails, Raft #1 First Aid Kit, Assist 1st Bow Downhauls First Aid Kit Starboard Mate Deckhand 1 Headsails Line#1 Ext #2, Headsails, Bow Headsails Raft #1 Assist 1st Bow Halyards Lookout Starboard Mate 2nd -Mate Foresail Lines #2 & Hose to Engage Command Command #3 Fire Pump Deck Lookouts Raft #2 Port Raft #2 Ext. #3, Foresail Midship Foresail Get Flares Line #2 Throat Raft #2 Port Assist 2nd AB 2 Foresail Midship Throat Lookout Defibrillator Mate Deckhand 2 Foresail Line #3 Ext. #4, Foresail Midship Foresail Raft #2 Port Assist 2nd Peak Mate Midship Peak Lookout 3rd Mate Fix Position, Fix Position, VHF, assist Mainsail Line #4 Nav. Station Contact Coast Nav. Station Contact Guard Wheel Captain Coast Guard Ext. #5&6, Lower Boat, Mainsail Stern Raft # 1 Assist 3rd AB 3 Mainsail Line #4 Stern Mainsail Throat Lookout Throat Starboard Mate Deckhand 3 Mainsail Line #4 Ext.#7, Stern Mainsail Peak AB/DH On Deck On Deck On Deck Assist As Directed AB/DH On Deck On Deck On Deck Assist As Directed AB/DH On Deck On Deck On Deck Assist As Directed Stern Lookout On Deck Lookout On Deck Lookout On Deck Lookout Lower Boat, Mainsail Peak Assist as Directed Assist as Directed Assist as Directed Raft #2 Port Assist 3rd Mate Raft # 1 Assist 1st Mate Starboard Raft #2 Port Assist 2nd Mate Raft # 1 Starboard Assist 3rd Mate B23

24 EMERGENCY STATION BILL - FIRE POSITION STATION DUTIES Captain Wheel In command of vessel 1st Mate To location of fire In command of Fire Team 2nd Mate Bring hose to fire Engage and operate fire hose 3rd Mate Nav station or stern Fix position, contact Coast Guard AB1 Bow Extinguisher #1 (forepeak) fire Standby halyards & downhauls To lower headsails DH1 Bow Extinguisher #2 (forward cabin) to fire Standby halyards & downhauls AB2 Mid Ship, port Extinguisher #3 (cargo hold) to fire Standby to lower Foresail throat DH2 Mid Ship, starboard Extinguisher #4 (engine-forward bulkhead) to fire Standby to lower Foresail peak AB3 Stern, port Extinguishers #5 & #6 (main cabin) to fire Standby to lower Main sail throat DH3 Stern, starboard Extinguisher # 7 (in wheelhouse) to fire Standby to lower Mainsail peak AB/DKHD On deck where needed Assist as directed AB/DKHD On deck where needed Assist as directed AB/DKHD On deck where needed Assist as directed AB/DKHD On deck where needed Assist as directed SEE SECTION C, SAFETY - FIRE for operation and location of extinguishers jh/ljq/rev 1/12 B24

25 EMERGENCY STATION BILL - PERSON IN WATER Fast action on the part of every member of the crew is critical in this life-threatening situation and especially in heavy weather, cold water and at night. Learn your duties in regard to this emergency so you can respond effectively--it could be you in the water! The first person sighting the man overboard shouts: MAN OVERBOARD! Port (or starboard) side!, and points to the person, and keeps on pointing until relieved. First person to sight needs to make sure the alarm is acknowledged by another crew member who will relay it to the Captain. Then keep the victim in sight, pointing constantly to the victim. If need be, stand on the cabin top or in the rigging to maintain visual contact until relieved. Other crew members proceed to Man Overboard Stations as assigned on the Station Bill, assume duties, and await further orders from the Captain or 3rd Mate. If you have not other duties, assist with lookout pointing, keeping victim in sigh. Do not go overboard after a victim unless ordered to do so by the Captain. STATION BILL ASSIGNMENTS POSITION STATION DUTIES Captain Wheel Command of the vessel: Perform quick stop maneuver. Sound general alarm and danger signal. Call to strike sail as needed. Re-assign crew as needed. Supervise rescue mission. 1st Mate Stern/Rescue boat Command rescue boat: Prepare rescue boat for launching. Get hand-held VHF to carry aboard. Don PFD. Board rescue boat. Launch rescue boat. Proceed to victim and recover. Report to MADELINE (by VHF) when victim recovered and his/her condition. Return to MADELINE if directed. 2nd Mate Main Deck Command Lookout: Make sure Man Overboard pole is deployed. Life rings deployed. Establish location of victim - relay to Captain. Make sure several crew members keep victim in sight, if needed send crew members aloft to maintain Lookout. If necessary have additional floatable materials thrown overboard and a train of paper, etc. to follow. 3rd Mate Main Cabin, Nav Station Fix Position & Maintain radio communications: Contact appropriate authorities. Broadcast on VHF #16: PAHN--PAHN- -PAHN. This is the Schooner MADELINE our position is. We request assistance from any vessels in our vicinity. PAHN--PAHN-- PAHN this is the Schooner MADELINE standing by. Report radio communications to the Captain. B25

26 EMERGENCY STATION BILL - PERSON IN WATER cont. POSITION STATION DUTIES AB1 Stern, Boat Standby to lower head sails. Bring first aid kit on deck. DH1 Bow Look out, standby to lower headsails. AB2 Mid Ship, port Standby to lower Foresail throat. Bring AED on deck. DH2 Mid Ship, starboard Standby to lower Foresail peak. AB3 Stern, port Lower stern boat. Standby to lower Main throat DH3 Stern, starboard Lower stern boat. Standby to lower Main peak AB/DH On deck Assist as directed. AB/DH On deck Assist as directed. AB/DH On deck Assist as directed. JH/LJQ rev 05 B26

27 EMERGENCY STATION BILL - ABANDON SHIP. POSITION STATION Captain Wheel DUTIES In command of vessel. Issue command to abandon ship. Issue Mayday on VHF. Deploy EPIRB. 1st Mate Raft #1 Starboard Command of Raft #1. 2nd Mate Raft #2 Port Command of Raft #2. 3rd Mate Stern - Wheel Get VHF. Assist Captain. AB1 Raft #1 Starboard Get first aid kit. Assist 1st Mate. AB2 Raft #2 Port Get Flares. Assist 2nd Mate. AB3 Raft #2 Port Assist 3rd Mate. DH1 Raft #1 Starboard Assist 1st Mate. DH2 Raft #2 Port Assist 2nd Mate DH3 Raft #1, Stern Assist 3rd Mate AB/DH Raft 1 or 2 as directed Assist as directed. AB/DH Raft 1 or 2 as directed Assist as directed. AB/DH Raft 1 or 2 as directed Assist as directed. jh/ljq/03 B27

28 DECK TOURS EMERGENCY STATION BILL Crew Assigned Fire Fire/Explosion (visitors cannot exit via ramp) All Crew Mate in Charge (or Capt. if present) Crew 1 Crew 2 Crew 3 Crew 4 Alert all passengers & request they vacate vessel. Clear dockside of all persons. Assess fire, direct suppression. Man fire extinguishers or fire pump as directed. Call 911. Bring extinguishers #3-4 to the fire. Stand by boarding ramp to direct visitors off the boat. Bring extinguishers as needed. Bring extinguishers 1-2 & 5-6 to fire. Assist Crew #1 as Direct visitors to position upwind of smoke and flame. Assess fire, direct fire-fighting. Deploy life rafts on offshore side of boat IF directed. Call 911. IF life boat deployed, assist visitors to board. Assist as directed. Person In Water (PIW) Direct visitors away from POB and request they vacate the vessel. Go to location of POB. Deploy life rings. Direct response. Direct POB. Put on PFD. Man dinghy and bring to location of POB. Put on PFD. Check with Mate at location of POB. Ready safety line. May be asked to assist POB in the water (while attached to the safety line). Stand by the boarding ramp to direct visitors off the boat. Assist as directed. Request visitors away from POB and to vacate the vessel. Assist Mate as directed. Injury/Illness Direct visitors away from Victim and request they vacate the vessel. Assess the condition of victim. Direct response. Bring First Aid kit to victim. Assist as requested. Call 911 if requested by Mate. Stand by to relay messages. Stand by boarding ramp to direct visitors off boat. Bring AED equipment to victim. Assist as directed. directed. Crew 5 Assist as directed. Assist as directed. Call 911 if directed. Assist as directed. ljq 5/08 B28

29 DECK TOURS - FIRE PROCEDURE The United States Coast Guard requires that we have procedures in place in which to handle emergencies at the dock that could threaten visitors. The following procedures are on file with them. Crew members assigned to these positions by the Captain and/or Mate in charge of a deck tour crew. In the event of a FIRE on board (or dockside) that threatens the vessel while conducting Deck Tours for Visitors, the following procedures shall be in effect: Upon recognition of a fire the crew member will immediately cry FIRE, followed by the location and initial assessment of what type and severity. The first responsibility of all crew members is to alert all visitors on deck and request they vacate the vessel. A sweep of the deck shall be made by crew to evacuate passengers. One crew member shall be stationed at the boarding point to assist in controlling an orderly evacuation. All passengers will be ordered away from the area once on the dock. If possible the fire area will be contained during evacuation by closing hatches or bulkhead doors. In the event that evacuation via the boarding point is dangerous, e.g. an explosion or fire on the dock itself, the life rafts will be deployed by the crew on the off-shore side and if possible the inflatable stern boat will be brought to the off-shore side and the crew will then assist the deck passengers in boarding them. Once it is clear that the passengers are safely evacuated the crew will resume their normal fire fighting duties as per the Station Bill. These include: --Further assessment of the fire. --Attacking or containing it with fire extinguishers, fire hose, or fire buckets. --A call to emergency forces (911 or local fire department) via ship s cell phone or VHF to the Coast Guard. Only the Captain shall speak of the emergency and/or incident with the public or press regarding the situation as per MHA Emergency Policy. Once the situation is stabilized, the Captain will notify one of the Madeline chairpersons of the incident. The Captain or Mate handling the emergency shall complete a MHA Accident Report. The Captain will review the report and submit it to MHA as soon as possible. MHA Board Approval 12/08/08 B29