HBYC Winter Series Race 8

Bareboat Skipper #5

Bareboat Skipper #4

Mooring practice

Boomer

Bareboat Skipper #3

18-20knots
25 gusts
Sail around Hamilton Island
Helm
Tack/jibe

Bareboat Skipper #2

Bareboat Skipper #1

Overcast 17C
5-10knots
Main & Deck support

HBYC Winter Series Race 6

Calm and overcast
5 knots avg
10 gusts

Motored in/out
Main sail
Helm for a bit

HBYC Winter Series Race 5

Weather assessment: Sourced marine weather forecasting (BOM, Predict Wind).
Radio Communications: Practiced VHF protocol, including Channel 16 monitoring and correct call sign usage.
Docking: Practiced docking procedures against a fixed pier using spring lines and fenders.
Mooring: Picked up a club mooring buoy in Williamstown and secured bow line.
Anchoring: Anchored with appropriate length of chain, monitored for holding and swing radius.
Man Overboard Drill: Simulated MOB and practiced motoring figure-eight recovery.

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