ORDERS
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STANDING ORDERS
WAKE OR CALL ___[skipper]_________________________ IF:
• You see any lights, ships or objects;
• You notice approaching weather; lightning or low, dark clouds to
windward;
• Increase in windspeed or change in direction;
• Unidentifiable sounds;
• IF IN DOUBT, AT _ANY TIME_ FOR _ANY REASON_.
The captain who knows that he/she will be awakened by the crew for
these or any reason ALWAYS sleeps better!
WATCH ORDERS
DUTIES OF THE PERSONS ON WATCH, DAY OR NIGHT
• Be on deck with harness on ready to go five minutes early.
• Before assuming the watch, make sure that you understand the watch
orders and sail plan.
• You are the eyes of the ship and it is essential to maintain a
vigilant 360° lookout.
• The watch person who is not steering is responsible for looking
astern, checking the radar and making log entries.
• Constantly monitor sail trim, wind shifts or increases, and
approaching weather.
• Organize sail changes and maneuvers with _________________________ on
deck.
• Check engine gauges every 10 minutes when motoring.
• On the hour check that the head is not overflowing and that valves
are closed.
• UNDERSTAND AND OBEY STANDING AND WATCH ORDERS.
END-OF-WATCH DUTIES
• Pass on any pertinent information to the relieving watch. Don't leave
surprises.
• Fill out log book and plot position on chart.
• Check that all lines in cockpit are neatly coiled and that no lines
are in the water.
END-OF-A-SAIL PROCEDURE
• Coil lines, hang sheets and halyards.
• Furl headsail and put mainsail cover on.
• Stow binoculars and navigation equipment.
• Plot GPS position on chart.
• Launch tender and mount outboard motor.
• Go for a swim, check the anchor, RELAX!
Adapted without permission from the web site of Mahina
Expeditions:
<http://www.mahina.com/faq.html>
01 December 2004