NIH Sailing Association Chartering Information

• How to Charter a NIHSA Flying Scot
• Charter Fees
• Flying Scot Winch Handles
• Motor Instructions
• Standard Departing Procedures for NIHSA Flying Scots
• Standard Returning Procedures for NIHSA Flying Scots

All NIHSA chartering is online.  Go to: Charter Online.

The R&W Activities Desk will not be handling chartering.  They cannot help you, except for winch handles ($5, paid by check made out to "NIHSA").  All chartering is through NIHSA's online chartering service.

We would like to thank the R&W for the many years (over 40 years!) they handled chartering.  We would especially like to thank the R&W employees at the Activities Desk.  They did a great job.  They made NIHSA chartering possible.  Thank you, R&W!

There will be no "Last Minute Weekend Chartering" by phone.  All chartering is through NIHSA's online chartering service.

Reduced Charter Fees:

QUESTION: Will there be reduced charter fees now that we have online chartering?  If so, how will the reduced fees be handled?  Stay tuned!

(Previous) Reduced Rates - September 30th to end of season:

1. Sat, Sun, Holiday...Morning..$10, Afternoon..$10, All Day..$20
2. Weekday................Morning...$5, Afternoon..$10, All Day..$10

(Previous) Reduced Racing Charter Fee: to encourage Club members to participate in Flying Scot Sailing Association sanctioned regattas, a reduced charter rate (limited to two boats per event) is set at one-half price.

(Previous) Reduced Cruising Charter Fee: A charter rate of one-half the day charter rate is available for charterers using the Club's boats in Club-sponsored cruising events.

- Flying Scot charterers are required to have two winch handles.
     -- Secret of not breaking a winch handle - when applying a lot of pressure,
         hold the handle in the middle, not at the end.
- Purchase Flying Scot winch handles, $5/handle, at R&W Activities Desk, NIH, 31/B1W30.
     -- CHECKS ONLY (no cash or credit cards).
     -- Make check payable to "NIH Sailing Association".
     -- Write on check: number of winch handles.
- The best place to purchase winch handles is at the R&W Activities Desk (checks only).
     -- Flying Scot winch handles are not sold at boating supply stores.
     -- You might find David Neff at Selby Bay Sailing Center and purchase winch handles from him.
         For David, cash is fine. You can't count on finding him, so jump on it when you see him.

MOTOR INSTRUCTIONS

Go to: Motor Instructions (instructions for the 2 1/2 HP gas engine and the electric motor)

1. Sign out in log book; lock shed door.
2. Remove or move boom crutch to get boom and main out of the way.
3. Leave main tied on boom, and jib stowed, for less windage when paddling.
4. Lower centerboard 6 inches (roller 6" from fully up) and rudder half way down.
5. Release boat from mooring lines. Notice where and how the boat is tied up so you can secure it correctly when you return.
6. Push out of slip and paddle to leeward side of pier or piling and secure bow line.
7. Hank on the jib and attach jib and main halyards.
8. Release boom vang and main sheet. Adjust outhaul and reef main if necessary.
9. Raise the main, having crew hold the boom up (easier to fully hoist the sail). Let the tiller swing free to prevent the boat from sailing.
10. Remove boom crutch and ease adjustable topping lift if appropriate.
11. Raise the jib until the toggle under the bow is approximately level.
12. Store all gear and check that centerboard line and all sheets are clear.
13. Lower rudder blade completely.
14. Prepare to cast off by swinging the bow in the direction of departure.
15. Cast off and immediately lower the centerboard half way.
16. Once you are clear of the shoals in Selby Bay, lower the board the whole way and HAVE A GREAT SAIL!

1. As you approach the shoals in Selby Bay, pull the centerboard half way up.
2. Depending on wind direction and velocity reduce sail as appropriate. If wind is greater than 15 knots, lower, remove and stow jib as you approach the harbor.
3. Approach side pier or piling by luffing into the wind to control forward speed.
4. Do not attempt to sail into the slip; use pier instead.
5. With bow line ready, the crew should be prepared to fend off and secure the bow line. A boat hook might help retrieve the mooring.
6. The instant the boat is secured, let go of the tiller. Release the main sheet and raise the centerboard the whole way to stop the boat from sailing.
7. Lower the main and tighten the topping lift or put boom in crutch.
8. Lower, remove and stow the jib if it is still up.
9. Furl and tie main on boom; clip halyard on mast ring.
10. Lower centerboard 6 inches and paddle boat to the slip.
11. Secure all mooring lines.
12. Raise centerboard and rudder the whole way.
13. Secure jib halyard to bow plate and tension it to tighten rig for storage.
14. Replace or fix items lost or broken.
15. Bail boat, if necessary, sponge it down and cover it.
16. Log in, then lock shed door...and have a safe drive home.

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