Cutter Resource

FOR PARTICIPANTS

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OUTWARD BOUND SINGAPORE

CUTTER PARTS

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CONTENT PAGE

• Cutter Parts
• Mizzen
• Main
• Jib
• Stowing
• Packing List
• Anchoring
• Safety Briefing

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CUTTER PARTS

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CUTTER PARTS

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MIZZEN SAIL

MAIN SAIL

JIB SAIL – PART 1

JIB SAIL – SHEETS

PACKING LIST

STOWING

To include:

• photos and items into the cutter for reference.
• top view photo to illustrate the items on the cutter.

ANCHORING

• Anchoring is an important seamanship function when operating out at sea. In general, there are 2 situation where an anchor is deployed:

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• 1. To hold the boat in the water for a prolonged period
• Anchoring for the night
• Waiting out / repair work / restricted visibility

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2. Emergencies

• Unfavorable sea conditions

ANCHORING

Preparation:

1. Find out length of the rope required
2. Flake chain & rope @ bow of boat
3. Secure required length at horn cleat
4. When nearing anchoring spot, undo anchor secure pin while maintaining 1 round turn on bollard & link secured at bollard.

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During Anchoring:

Once the cutter is moving backwards (Engine on reverse) lower anchor.

To include:

• photos for reference for Point 2 & 3.

ANCHORING

Sembawang Passionwave

Anchoring Spot

Anchoring guideline:

• Charted datum of 2.5 – 3.8m

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Formula:

Chart datum + Tide Height + Freeboard = [number]

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Total payout: [Number] x 4-7 times

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Considerations:

• Swing Circle
• Tide Height

ANCHORING

Changi Campsite

Anchoring Spot

Anchoring guideline:

• Charted datum of 2.5 – 5m

ANCHORING

RAC Campsite

Anchoring spot

Anchoring guideline:

• Charted datum of 2.5 – 5m

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Considerations:

• Swing circle
• Nearby rocky conditions

ANCHORING

Camp 2

Anchoring Spot

Anchoring Spot

Anchoring guideline:

• Charted datum of 2.5 – 5m

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Considerations:

• Swing circle
• Nearby crafts (e.g. Eng Hup)
• Camp 2 Sand bank near pontoon

ANCHORING

Preparation:

1. Check Chart Datum
2. Check Tide Table & Weather forecast
3. Prepare and calculate rope according to anchoring location. (5-7 times as a guide)
4. Plan approach to the anchoring location depending on conditions

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During Anchoring:

1. Stem the tide (Engage forward against tide/ wind)
2. Once the cutter is moving backwards (Engine on neutral, still pointing to wind), drop anchor.
3. Slowly reverse the cutter while paying out to help lay the chain on the seabed.
4. Observe the stay. (Ensure 30-45 degrees for ideal hold with swing circles in mind)
5. Once anchor is set, observe a fix/ transit on land (3 - 5min).

SAFETY BRIEFING

Dos & Don’ts

1. PFD to be worn at all times when underway and making way.
2. TSR point 5.3 on storm drill procedure

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Safety on deck

• In an emergency, stay calm
• Do not run or jump
• Unless you have a good reason to stand, sit down
• Always wear shoes
• Move around the boat on the HIGH SIDE
• Main sheet blocks – Potential dangers
• “Let Fly” briefing
• Keep hands and feet clear of anchor, chain and loaded lines

SAFETY BRIEFING

Restricted Visibility

(includes night time and poor weather.)

• During restricted visibility, trainer is to keep a good lookout for nearby vessel and land mass.
• Navigation lights are to be turned on
• Activate the lanterns to make the cutter more visible
• The vessel is to proceed at a safe speed and be ready for an immediate maneuver or stop completely.
• Keep quiet and listen for traffic
• Extra lookouts are to be posted as required
• If necessary, navigate to a safe area and wait for conditions to improve

SAFETY BRIEFING

Man Overboard

As a casualty:

1. Blow your whistle

2. Keep your lifejacket on

3. 4. Do not swim towards the boat or dan-buoy unless they are very close

Action on board:

The first person notice someone has fallen overboard must

1. Shout ‘man overboard’ continuously

2. Point with an extended arm at the person who has fallen overboard, and keep pointing until the boat returns to them

3. Do not take their eyes off the person who has fallen overboard

• Whoever is nearest the Life buoy should deploy them immediately

• The Skipper will take charge and instruct the crew on the plan

• Crew to prepare the boarding ladder

• Crew to stand-by to lower the headsail & depower the mainsail

• All persons should be sat down as low as possible inside the vessel unless specifically tasked with a duty.

SAFETY BRIEFING

Capsize

If the boat capsizes

1. All people must be accounted for IMMEDIATELY

2. Instructors are to locate all crew, inside or out

3. Stay together as a group

4. Do not attempt to swim to a “nearby” shore unless it is obviously sensible

5. The emergency box is to be retrieved from the stern of the vessel**

6. Use flares if appropriate

Cause of a Capsizes

• Excessive heeling the boats upwind and being slow to “Let fly” in gust

• Sailing fast downwind with the centre-board down and gybing or rounding up

• A moderately sized breaking wave catching the boat beam on

SAFETY BRIEFING

Flood

• Bilge must be checked before casting off for excessive water or fuel contaminant

• Keep bilges clean and free of rubbish to avoid pumps being blocked

• Bilge pumps must be checked each day to ensure they are operational – any failures must be fixed immediately

• Check watertight integrity of hull after any grounding incident

• The bilge hatches must be kept closed and locked when underway. (The hatches can be opened for drying when at anchor or dock.)

Fire

Anyone detecting a fire must shout “Fire, Fire, Fire, Fire in……(Location)” very loudly until the Skipper or mate is alerted

• Instructor must familiar with the location and nature of all the fire-fighting equipment on board

• Immediately clean up any fuel spills with detergent

• No cooking on board

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SAFETY BRIEFING

Lightning

If the time between lightning and thunder decreases to 15 seconds, staff must complete this lightning/ squall drill

1. Hand all sails

2. If danger of running aground exists, pull up the centerboard

3. Put on poncho/ rain jacket if time allows

4. Keep someone on the helm, or lash it down amidships

5. Sit everyone down in the bilge between the masts or in the cockpit. This also keeps the centre of gravity low in the vessel

6. No one should be touching rigging or shrouds

7. Pump the bilge as required

8. Prepare as many bailing items as possible such as buckets, pots, pans etc.

9. Prepare the anchor and flake out the anchor line (prepare additional lines if necessary to tie onto anchor line for more length.

Let Fly

“Letting fly” the wind is spilled from the sails causing the cutter to depower immediately

• Must be introduced and practiced by participants in case of strong winds.

• The skipper will call “Let Fly” while under sail and the response from all crew is to immediately let go of the sheets to the main and foresail

• The mainsheet must never be wrapped around wrists or any other body part.

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