Theory Practice Session

TPS 2025

For the next few sessions in February, we will continue our exploration of getting a 707 off a pontoon, in pinning wind, without an engine.  We've identified 5 ways and tried 2 so far.

We will also continue using Fred, our more realistic MOB dummy, as that has shown up lots of micro-skills which require thought and practice to build some repertoire of skills for when we really need it.

General Description of TPS

TPS is group-lead.  We pick a skipper-task for the session, probably one we're all supposed to know how to do, but haven't actually done before, or done on THIS boat.  When did you last recover a human-weight MOB... in heavy weather... at night?  And all the REAL challenges that presents.  This is why we practice these skills in TPS, so that you've got some familiarity for when you need it.

What we will do on each session depends on what the participants (you) have on the wish-list to practice.  After booking, email Scot Corrigan on peyc.tps @ gmail.com (remove spaces) with suggestions.  Even if you don't have a particular goal, whatever we do, it will be useful, so come along and contribute.

In the past we have covered (and might revisit)

ON THE WATER PRACTICE 

• Man Over Board (MOB) recovery under sail, using a bucket and fender MOB and using Fred, the Club's 40kg dummy.
• Anchoring and weighing anchor under sail
• Reverse sailing
• Night sailing by lights on the Forth
• Calculating and TESTING a Course to Steer (CTS)
• Berthing under sail and leaving under sail
• Spinnaker flying
• Towing under sail
• Springing off a pontoon in adverse weather
• Creating a deviation card for a specific boat

Much more...

IN THE CLUBHOUSE PRACTICE

• How a 2 stroke works and common problems
• Passage planning for trips on the Forth
• Col Regs quiz
• Lights, marks, shapes quiz
• MOB recovery with a hook while moving

Last updated 8:55am on 5 February 2025