Dave Wickham - Forest City Yacht Club - 440-220-0900
Serenity - 35' Ericson sailboat - C24
Forest City Yacht Club
5301 North Marginal Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Comment: Call Dave at gate 440-220-0900
Coordinator: Ray Montello 307-699-1160
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Sign up skill level is the honor system. Know your own skills. Be honest. The safety of the boat depends on it.
**WHEN SIGNING UP, BASED ON YOUR SKILLS, LOOK FOR OPEN SLOTS AS FOLLOWS:
Co-Skipper - can sign up for Co-Skipper, First Mate, Crew and Novice slots. Take the highest skilled open slot.
Co-Skipper: Capable of operating the boat without skipper’s assistance. Knows USCG Navigational and Safety regulations.
First Mate - can sign up First Mate, Crew and Novice. Take the highest skilled open slot.
First Mate: Can return boat to dock in emergencies. Can use VHF radio, helm, read electronic navigation, take control in MOB situation. For sailboats, control sails in any wind conditions, including reefing main
Intermediate - can sign up Crew and Novice. Take the highest skilled open slot.
Crew: Understands boating safety and basic boating right of way. Assist in MOB situation and boat docking. Basic helming. For sailboats, assists with sail trim & tacking and raising & flaking sails.
Novice - ONLY sign up for Novice.
Novice: Minimal to no sailing or boating experience.
Full description of Skills Definitions can be found here:
Boating Skills Definitions
Boating Coordinator: Ray Montello 307-699-1160
Boating Protocol:
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New members must have attended an NCSS Boat Orientation before signing up for any boating event
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Bring appropriate clothing, foul weather gear, hat, jacket, sun glasses, sun screen, bottled water (no glass)
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Wear non-marking, closed toe, skid-proof shoes
Disclaimer:
Cancellation Policy:
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Crew who register and are unable to participate MUST call their skipper, as well as the assigned coordinator.
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Foul weather cancellations are made by the skipper and/or coordinator ONLY. Be on the dock on time – the weather may clear.