Basic Crewing Course - Seattle The Seattle Branch Sailing committee offers a yearly basic crewing course to teach members how to sail and participate as a safe, reliable crew member. The course will begin on the evening of Wednesday, April 2, 2008 and continue Wednesday evenings April 9, 23, and 30; each student also participates in an on-the-dock session the week of April 16 and then two student sails during May and June. Members can sign up for the crewing course on The Mountaineers activity search page. After completion of the course, you should: Be able to rig a basic sloop-rigged sailboat Be able to assist in departing from and arriving at a dock under power Have a basic understanding of sail trim and sailboat maneuvering Understand basic personal gear requirements and safety practices for sailing under conditions which may be encountered during Mountaineer sails Have a basic understanding of charts and navigation aids Be able to function as a crewmember during a sail. Successful completion of the course will place you on the crew list, enabling you to sign up for Mountaineers sails and cruises. For additional details contact Hal Tobie at Haltobie@aol.com. (Hint – if you miss the spring class, contact Hal Tobie. Occasionally, if there is interest, Mountaineers Sailing will run a course in autumn.)
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