Gregor Jeretič and Tomaž Gregorič
15 MINUTES FOR A PERFECT SAILING Original title: 15 minut za popolno plovbo Authors: Gregor Jeretič, Tomaž Gregorič Publisher: Spinaker d. o. o., Sončna pot 8, 6320 Portorož, Slovenia Illustrations: Janja Baćac Technical inspection: Niko Bjelovučić, Samo Semelbauer, Mateja Iršič Žibert Translation: Jan Friderik Grant Design and layout: Janja Baćac Printing: Grafika Gracer d. o. o., Slovenia Copyright ©: Spinaker d. o. o., Sončna pot 8, 6320 Portorož, Slovenia Circulation: 1000 copies Year of publication: 2013, 1st edition CIP - Kataložni zapis o publikaciji Narodna in univerzitetna knjižnica, Ljubljana 656.61(035) 344.6(035) JERETIČ, Gregor [Fifteen] 15 minutes for a perfect sailing / Gregor Jeretič, Tomaž Gregorič ; [illustrations Janja Baćac ; translation Jan Friderik Grant]. - 1st ed. - Portorož : Spinaker, 2013 ISBN 978-961-93429-3-0 1. Gregorič, Tomaž, 1973266540288
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The vessel must carry the equipment required for the area through which you will be navigating. Before every departure, always check the condition of the equipment and ensure that every member of the crew knows where the equipment is located and how to use it. STANDARD REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: a first aid kit, as many life jackets as there are persons aboard the vessel, fire extinguishers, red torches and red rocket parachute flares, an auxiliary propulsion system (engine or sails), a VHF-GMDSS radio, lights and daylight marks according to regulations on collision avoidance at sea, a compass with illumination, an anchor of sufficient weight and a sufficient length of anchor rode, mooring lines of sufficient strength, a set of tools for the maintenance of mechanical equipment, a bucket with a dipper or a manual
pump, a flashlight, navigation manuals,
certain countries), a health certificate and a vaccination certificate (for certain countries).
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THE PERSONS RENTING THE VESSEL: a permit authorizing use of the vessel and the contract for the rental of the vessel.
local nautical charts and navigation tools (triangles, compass),
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the flag of the state in which the vessel was registered and the flag of the state through which you are navigating.
Autonomy Keep in mind that the equipment aboard the vessel must ensure your complete autonomy. Emergency at sea Despite all your equipment, you might still need assistance, but you will also need the equipment aboard your vessel to call for assistance. Safety equipment Each and every crew member must know how to handle the safety equipment, as it often happens that there are insufficient crew members in an emergency situation.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR SAILING: a certificate of registry for the vessel, a certificate of compulsory third-party liability insurance for the vessel, a Boatmaster’s Certificate, a Short Range Certificate (if the vessel is equipped with a VHF radio), personal identity documents of all members of the crew and a crew list, a certificate of the payment of fees for the vessel and charges (for
BEFORE DEPARTURE
REQUIRED ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT
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COLLISION AVOIDANCE
DURING NAVIGATION
The regulations for preventing collisions at sea are international and must be followed by all vessels. Be sure to constantly assess the risk of collision and to sail at a safe speed when there is a risk of collision, so that you can avoid the collision by taking timely and decisive action.
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When two power-driven vessels cross paths, the vessel which sees the other vessel on its starboard side must give way without, if possible, crossing the path in front of its bow.
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When two sailboats approach each other with the wind on opposite sides, the sailboat which has the wind on its port must give way.
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During navigation, power-driven vessels must always give way to sailboats and vessels not able to manoeuvre, vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre and vessels engaged in ďŹ shing.
When two sailboats approach each other with the wind on the same side, the windward sailboat must give way.
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When two power-driven vessels approach each other from opposite directions, they must both alter their course to starboard, so that they pass on the port side of each other.
A vessel which is overpassing must keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken.
NAVIGATION IN BAD WEATHER The weather can change several times during navigation. Weather changes can take you by surprise and the weather conditions can quickly worsen to the point that navigation becomes difficult. Take the appropriate actions in the event of bad weather conditions.
8 Prepare the jacklines for tethering safety harnesses along the entire vessel from stern to bow.
2 Fasten heavy objects so that they cannot move during navigation and damage the vessel or cause injury.
conditions and the weather forecast and, if necessary, choose alternative and safer navigational routes and alternative harbours and anchorages.
3 Close the shades and other forms of protection on the deck. 4 Prepare the storm sail or reef or lower any raised sails.
5 Close the valves in the toilet and the kitchen.
9 Check the current weather
10 Estimate your position and your distance to the final destination, taking into consideration the fuel level and fuel consumption. Periodically plot the position of the vessel on the nautical chart.
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When moving around the vessel in extreme weather conditions, make sure you are tethered at all times with a short line, but never to the side railings. If you require immediate assistance, send a distress call!
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EMERGENCY
1 Close any open surfaces aboard the vessel (windows, doors) and store away any objects which could get damaged during navigation.
check for the presence of water in the bilge under the floorboards and continuously empty the water if the pumps are not functioning.
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6 Clear the deck of ropes and any other unnecessary objects, so that they do not become entangled with the propeller or get blown away by the wind.
11 Test the functionality of the VHF–GMDSS radio and appoint an individual who will be tasked with making a distress call if necessary.
sailing direction to avoid side waves. If you are navigating the vessel using the sails, lessen the force of the waves by changing the sailing direction.
7 Prepare the safety equipment and put on life jackets and safety harnesses with ring bolts for rope attachment.
12 Determine whether or not some
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of the crew should withdraw to the interior of the vessel.
weather can significantly increase fuel consumption.
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For masters of motorboats and sailboats and their crew Your personal assistant with tips for easy departure, safe and pleasant navigation and correct and efficient action in case of emergency, which you simply must have with you.
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