Let's see:
Helm
Mainsail trimmer
Genoa trimmers (grinder & Trim) Generally switch to Spin Trim and 2
more join for guy trim.
Pit (managing rope clutches halyards outhaul adjustments etc)
Mast person - pole height adjust and genoa skirting on tacks
Bow man - all things forward of the mast on Spinnaker jibes, sail
changes, pole work etc.
Sewer - repack genoa/spinnaker
Navigator/Tactician (usually helm does double duty....but really handy
if you have enough boat for a dedicated one).
Anyone not actively engaged in triming sails is on the rail or placed
otherwise to balance the boat appropriately....aka movable balast.
Naturally, on smaller boats (like my C&C 30 - 5 -6 people is plenty so
some roles get filled by the same person.
On larger or more complicated boats you may need all these people and
perhaps a few more if you have runners.
After the race:
Genoa trimmers & Navigator repack sails
Pit, Mast person clean up sheets and Guys
Sewer makes drinks
Bow person selects music
Mainsail serves drinks
Helm enjoys a great day on the water with friends.
--
Cheers,
Jeff Nelson
Muir Caileag
C&C 30
Armdale Y.C.
Halifax
On 22/04/2015 7:31 PM, David Lenehan via CnC-List wrote:
Allen,
Chuck has probably about summed it up. If you are running kites you
might need one more person on deck but be careful to avoid
overcrowding. Anyone surplus to current sailhandling becomes human
ballast and has the joy of sitting on the windward gunwhale. Lucky
people.
Also, I agree with Chuck about this being a noble cause. Anything you
can do to get people out sailing is a good thing.
Wish you the best,
David
On 23 April 2015 at 07:49, Chuck S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com
<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
A very noble cause. I remember those crew descriptions.
You won't need many descriptions if the boats have roller furled
jibs.
Helm, Mainsheet Trimmer, Genoa Trimmer each side? Maybe a Floater
who skirts the jib, and works the halyards, Cunningham, Vang,
Outhaul, Preventer?
The most intimidating thing to me was not running into other boats
during the start, the start sequence; timing the start, the
various flags, gun, etc. It would be good to practice that in
class showing the Preparatory signal, Postponement, Start flags.
I can recommend a very good book on racing:
*Getting Started in Sailboat Racing* by Adam Cort, 2005; helps
explains getting around the course, and simple start strategies, etc.
For trimming sails, I buy my guys *Mainsail Trimming* and *Jib
Trimming* both by Felix Marks, 2007 very common sense and easy to
read.
Chuck
Resolute
1990 C&C 34R
Broad Creek, Magothy River, Md
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*From: *"Allen Miles via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com
<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>>
*To: *cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
*Sent: *Wednesday, April 22, 2015 9:08:35 AM
*Subject: *Stus-List Crew duties during a race
I need some help here. Our local sailing club on Albemarle Sound
supports a low key racing program (no spin, but olympic triangle
and hot dog course). They are trying to increase the number of
boats racing and that requires additional crew. Remembering some
great threads here on crew duties a year or two ago I volunteered
to conduct some classroom and on board sessions to bring new crew
up to speed.
Unfortunately, I now can't find those threads. Can you direct me
to where they're archived?
Allen Miles
S/V Septima C&C 30-2
Hampton, VA
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