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Laser 2000 Capsize Technique
When sailing your La it is highly
probable that from ti othing to be
nduly concerned about. In the event of a capsize we advise you follow the
rs of the crew a for and safe.
deployed, drop the sail back in to the sock.
and ensure
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procedure documented below:
Righting the Boat
1. Ensure all membe
2. If the gennaker is
re accounted
3. Release the main/jib sheets and vang from respective cleats
the sheets are fully extended to avoid the boat sailing immed
righting.
4. If the boat inverts, first recover the boat on to its side.
In adverse conditions and with more than two crew it is recommended
that the largest crew member swim to the bow and hold
righting and until all other crew members have re-boarded after righting
(This ensures the boat swings in to the safe head in to wind position upon
righting)
It is recommended to use the “scoop” recovery system for crewmembers
not involved in the righting procedure. When the boat is on its side, the
crew members to be scooped should move to the inner lower side of the
boat as close to the center of the boat as possible. As the boat is righted,
these crew members will be “scooped” onboard the boat ready to help
other re-board. “Scooping” should only be attempted with practice and
should only be commenced after the boat is stabilized on its side by a
crewmember who is securely located on the centerboard and holding th
capsize righting line under the gunwale. This is to prevent the boat from
inverting and potentially trapping the crew.
Righting is effected by a crewmember standing on the centerboard moving
out towards the end of the board whilst leaning out holding on to the
righting line. The boat will recover to the upr
normally only require one average size person to effect righting on the
centerboard.
Immediately after righting the tiller should be pushed fully towards the
mainsail to stop the boat sailing until all crew have re-boarded.
9. Re-boarding can be undertaken over the windward side of the boat using
the righting line as a step or over the transom. A grab rail is positioned o
the inner face of the sub deck to assist with pulling yourself back
boat.
If the person in charge of the boat or the crew are inexperienced in
capsizing and righting procedures it is advised to practice drills under
skilled supervision and in any event, close to assistance prior to the
being used in earnest.
All crewmembers should wear an approved buoyancy aid at all times
whilst on the water.
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