Raftup 101

Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Staff Commodore's Room

Want to learn how to join a raftup safely, share ideas, gain experience?

Join us for Raftup 101!

Lance Murphy and the the SDYC Cruising Fleet will be conducting a "chalk talk" in the Staff Commodore's room on Saturday, January 25th at 9am on how to raft up safely. All SDYC members are invited to participate.

Spouses and crew are welcome. This is a great opportunity to discuss alternative techniques and expand your skills.

At approximately 10:30am, following the "chalk talk", we'll motor to the La Playa anchorage (right alongside the SDYC marina). Lance will lead us as we practice joining the raft, anchoring, and leaving the raft. We expect to end our practice session by 1pm.

You will learn how to:

  • assess wind and tide conditions for proper positioning of the raft
  • communicate with your crew
  • safely join the raft
  • deploy your bow anchor
  • determine when and how to deploy your stern anchor
  • exit the raft

If you would like to take your boat, would like crew on your boat, or would like to crew on another boat, bring your coffee and join us for a "chalk talk" in the Staff Commodore's room at 9 am followed by a practice session in the La Playa anchorage at 10:30am.

Please note, if you would like to stay at anchor in the La Playa anchorage overnight, you must register at: http://reservations.portofsandiego.org/boating/Index.asp

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