bjbj{P{P Pontoon Launch and Recovery - Two Handed In this training video you will learn
how to launch and recover your boat where pontoons are available. Pontoons are large
floating platforms that are permanently installed, and make launching easy - and keep your feet
dry. They are generally only used on sheltered waters. s first look at launching. The first
step is to position your trolley near the top of the gangway to the water with the sails
lowered, check all the drainage bungs are in place. Check for any obstructions on the
slipway and look out for any slip or trip hazards that could arise during launch. Ensure
the nose of the boat is secured with a painter. If you have a lifting rudder, put it in place
with the blade raised and make sure the safety clip is fitted. This prevents the rudder from
falling off in the event of a capsize. Establish which direction the wind is blowing across
the pontoon. To help you, look at the masthead burgees on your boat or other boats around
you. Flags ashore are another indicator. Ripples on the water also blow from where the wind
is coming from. The side of the pontoon that you must use whilst rigging is the side opposite
to where the wind is blowing from. This is called the leeward, or downwind side, and
keeps the nose of the boat firmly in the middle of the no go zone whilst you are rigging,
and the sails simply flap. Do not try to position your boat on the side of the pontoon where
the wind is coming from, this is called the upwind or windward side. This is because the
wind will try to blow you against the pontoon. This can cause damage to the boat or cause
injury to yourself by trapping fingers and hands between the boat and the pontoon. However,
when the wind is blowing up or down the pontoon you can position your boat on either side.
Lower your boat down the slipway into the water, being careful not to slip, and untie
the painter. One person then walks the boat to the leeward side of the pontoon and the
second goes and parks the trolley safely in the dinghy park. When you have manoeuvred
the boat to the right position on the pontoon, secure the painter to the pontoon. Here we
are simply looping the rope around the cleat in a series of figure of eights. And to finish
off wrap the rope around the cleat like this. Alternatively you can use a round turn and
two half hitches. Pull the boat towards you being careful not to trap your fingers between
the boat and the pontoon. The helmsman can then step aboard. Make sure you step as close
as possible to the centreline, never step on the side tanks as the boat could tip over.
Push the centreboard down fully to increase stability. With the nose of the boat pointing
into the wind, hoist the sails. Watch the Know Your Boat training video to learn more
on this. Unfurl the jib, then move to the back of the boat and lower the rudder blade
and secure the downhaul. That s it you are now ready to leave. Take a good look around
to make sure that there are no other vessels in the immediate area. Ask your crew to untie
the painter and walk the boat as close as possible to the end of the pontoon to make
an easy exit. At this stage the mainsheet should be completely slack. During rigging
the boat will have automatically laid pointing head to wind firmly in the middle of the no
go zone, and you won t be able to sail. To get going it s best to sail away from the
pontoon on a close reach point of sailing as this keeps you well clear of the no go
zone. To understand more about this subject see our Points of Sailing training video.
To get to the close reach simply ask the crew to push the nose away from the pontoon. At
the same time the crew should step gently into the bottom of the boat, as close to the
centreline as possible to avoid unbalancing the boat. Once the crew is aboard you can
pull in both the jib and mainsail and sail away. Common mistakes Tying the boat to the
pontoon broadside to the wind, this will make it difficult to hoist the sails as the boat
won t be lying head to wind. Tying an unsuitable knot. The boat could either break free and
float away, or the knot could be difficult to untie. Key learning points for launching
Understand where the wind is blowing from, and how that affects where you need to position
your boat on the pontoon. Only use the downwind or leeward side of the pontoon. Look out for
slip or trip hazards on the slipway prior to launching. Secure the boat to the pontoon
itself with a suitable knot. Try to be as close as possible to the end of the pontoon.
When manoeuvring your boat be careful not to trap your fingers between the side of the
boat and the pontoon. When stepping into the boat make sure you are as close as you can
be to the centreline. Never step on the side tanks as the boat could tip over. Sail away
from the pontoon on a close reach point of sailing. Now let s look at the recovery process.
You can return to shore either under full sail or if the wind is blowing directly on
shore you can lower the mainsail afloat and sail in under the jib alone. s first look
at sailing in under full sail. The first thing to decide when approaching the pontoon is
which side to use. This MUST be the downwind or leeward side of the pontoon. Recovery on
the windward side can result in damage to your boat or injury to your crew as the wind
forces the boat onto the pontoon and you will be unable to de-power the sails, so this is
to be avoided at all times. If you misjudge things you should simply tack around and sail
away and then come back for another go. The best point of sailing to approach the pontoon
is from a close reach, as this will allow you to easily control your speed by releasing
the sails, and keeps you out of the no go zone. In this example the jib has also been
furled away, which slows the boat down even more. Once you are lined up on your close
reach control your speed by adjusting the sails as necessary. Travelling at a slow speed,
the crew is able to simply step ashore, keeping hold of the boat by grabbing hold of the shroud.
Never step on the side tanks as the boat could tip over. The crew collects the painter and
ties it to a suitable fixing point on the pontoon. In this example we are using a simple
figure of eight. Alternatively you can use a round turn and two half hitches. If you
haven t already done so either furl or lower the jib. Next release the main halyard and
lower the mainsail. Disconnect the halyard from the top of the sail and tie it to the
shroud to stop it blowing away. To stop the mainsail from blowing away you should roll
it up from the head of the sail, placing it in the bottom of the boat when completed.
Raise the centreboard and remove or raise the rudder. Be careful moving about the boat
once the centreboard is raised as things will be less stable as you move around. Pull the
boat closer to the pontoon and the helm can step ashore. Walk your boat along the pontoon
to the slipway. The boat is then recovered onto the trolley. Tie the painter to the trolley
and get ready to pull the boat ashore, but watch your step here as the slipway can get
very slippery. An alternative way to come in is to lower the mainsail afloat and sail
in with the jib alone. The best way to do this, is to position the boat on a beam reach
point of sailing and let the sails flap. This is called lying to. Keeping the tiller straight,
the crew simply lowers the mainsail, and places the sail in the bottom of the boat, but be
sure to keep it out of the way of the rudder. You can then sail to the pontoon under the
jib alone, and step ashore. If you run out of wind you can user the rudder as a paddle
to propel you forwards. It it s windier, to stop the jib flapping violently in the wind
when released, adopt the hove to position and lower the mainsail as before. Watch our
First Sail training video to see how to hove to. Once at the pontoon recover the boat onto
the trolley as we have shown already. Common mistakes are: Sailing in too fast which may
result in damage or injury. You must control your approach speed Stepping on the side tanks
to step ashore (you may end up in the water) Unsuitable securing knot, the boat may untie
itself Coming ashore on the wrong side is difficult and can be dangerous Key learning
points for recovery Judge where the wind is blowing from as this affects the direction
that you should approach the pontoon Approach the pontoon from a downwind direction Approach
from a close reach and control your speed by making the sails flap Go round again if
you are not correctly positioned or going too fast Secure the boat to the pontoon with
a suitable non slip knot You can also come in under the jib alone Next steps Watch this
video as many times as is necessary to feel comfortable with what is required to launch
and recover your boat in different wind conditions. Practise coming in under the jib alone to
start with. Use the script and glossary accompanying this video to help you. Glossary Beam Reach
- A point of sailing where the boat is sailing at 90 degrees to the wind Burgee - Small flag
often at the mast head which is often used to indicate wind direction Centreboard - A
large plate that pivots and retracts inside the boat, used to prevent sideways slip (called
leeway) particularly when sailing close hauled Centreline - The centre of the boat running
from the stern to the bow Cleat - Fittings that come in a variety of shapes and sizes
either on a boat or pontoon used to secure or hold fast a control line or mooring line
Close Hauled - The point of sailing required to sail as close as possible to the wind.
This is the edge of the no go zone Close Reach - Steering off a close-hauled course by approximately
20 degrees. Crew - In the context of these videos the crew is the person controlling
the headsail on a two handed dinghy Downhaul - Control line used to either tension the
leading edge or luff of the sail. Similar to a Cunningham. Drainage bungs - Small close
fitting plugs inserted into drainage ports on the buoyancy tanks Furl - Roll up a sail
Halyard - A line either made of rope or wire used to raise sails on a boat, for example
"the main halyard" is the line used to raise the mainsail. Head - Top corner of any sail
Head to wind - Position of the boat when the bow is pointing directly into the wind Helmsman
- Person steering the boat. Applies to both male and female. Hove to - Position where
the boat is stopped with the jib or headsail is backed and the mainsail is flapping Jib
(or headsail) - The front sail on a two handed dinghy controlled by the crew Leeward - The
side of the boat or pontoon opposite to where the wind is blowing from Lying to - Where
the boat is lying on a beam reach point of sailing with the sails released and flapping
and the centreboard half raised Mainsail - The main sail on a boat, the largest sail (except
for the spinnaker) controlled by the helmsman Mainsheet - The line used to pull the mainsail
in or let it out. Masthead - The top of a mast No go zone - The area in which a boat
won t sail, 45 degrees either side of where the wind is blowing from Painter - A line
attached to the bow of dinghies or other small boats for use in securing or mooring. Point
of sailing - Any direction of sailing Pontoon - A low flat floating platform Rigging - The
system of all ropes, lines and wires that support and control sails and mast on a boat.
Also the process of attaching the sails to the boat Rudder blade - A flat, underwater
blade that steers the boat Safety pin/clip - Pin designed to secure a removable part
of the boat s fixtures or fittings Shroud - Wires supporting the mast on either side
of the boat Side tanks - Generally the area that you sit on while sailing, usually the
buoyancy tanks Tiller - Attachment to the rudder by which it is controlled Windward
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