GYC Big Boat Sailing
-Sunday Big Boat Sailing:
January 29 Sunday GYC Frostbite 1 - 1:00pm Start
February 5 Sunday GYC Frostbite 2 - 1:00pm Start
February 12 Sunday GYC Frostbite 3 - 1:00pm Start
-GYC Big Boat Racing Documents
GYC FIXED COURSE SHEET (click)
Topics from Last Meeting:
· Plan Cruises to Islands – Sail out to rendezvous.
· Install Fixed GYC Sailing Buoys
· Frostbite Series: Staggered Start fun sail with no entry fee.
· Galveston to Gulfport Race - Start May 25-26 - Trophy Ceremony May 31. GYC will provide finish boat.
Boats are always looking for crew.
GYC Big Boat Racing Schedule
January 29 Sunday GYC Frostbite 1 - 1:00pm Start
February 5 Sunday GYC Frostbite 2 - 1:00pm Start
February 12 Sunday GYC Frostbite 3 - 1:00pm Start
March 10 Saturday LBYC Spring 1
Mar31-Apr1 SAT-SUN GORC at BYC
April 8 Sunday LBYC Spring 3
May 5 Saturday LBYC Spring 4
May 12 Saturday LBYC Spring 5
May 26 Saturday Great Ship Island Race
May 27 Sunday Race for the Case
June 2 Saturday LBYC to GYC
June 15 Friday Gulfport to Pensacola
June 22-24 FRI-SUN GYA Challenge Cup at PYC
July 14 Saturday Fast Women Regatta at Pirates Cove, AL
July 14-15 SAT-SUN Birthday Regatta at PCYC
July 28-29 SAT-SUN Weatherly Regatta at GYC
August 11-12 SAT-SUN Knost Regatta at PCYC
Proposed Sailing Circle
Man Overboard Drill
1. The first step in rescuing a crew overboard is preparation. You should have a well thought out AND PRACTICED plan of approaching a man overboard and a method of hauling the individual on board.
2. YELL Crew-Overboard Water to alert all crew members.
3. Throw several flotation devices to the man-over-board. This will not only aid in the flotation of the COB but also create a debris field which will aid in keeping the COB in site.
4. Once a sailor falls overboard, one or two crew members on board are assigned to be spotters and are to point at and not to lose sight of the overboard sailor. The position of the sailor and time should be marked on the chart and/or GPS. If there is a current the position of the man overboard will change with time.
5. Depending upon the number of crew left on board, one may have to let go of the jib and maneuver with the mainsail alone.
6. Unless there is insufficient wind, most authorities recommend resisting turning on the motor. Remember, the sails will continue to power the boat and stopping the sailboat with the motor running and sails up may be difficult.