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Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 14 - Requirements for Sailing Vessels - 14.14 Sailing Operations Manual

14.14 Sailing Operations Manual

 (1) ‘SAILING OPERATIONS MANUAL’ shall be Approved by the Administration and used to indicate the various applicable sail combinations in relation to maximum wind speed & direction. This data should be supported by results from appropriate testing and/or sea trials.

(2) The sailing operations manual should include the following:

  • (a) General design parameters, environment data and limited operating conditions.

  • (b) Sail combination and reefing schedules with their corresponding, or in the case of a multihull, the values of maximum advised mean apparent wind speed, for the reference of the watchkeeper.

  • (c) Curves of maximum steady heel angle to prevent down flooding in squalls

  • (d) Operational plans should outline the sailing manoeuvres and numbers of trained crew required to conduct them (this will be considered in the requirements for minimum safe manning) including full particulars and plans of automatic operating systems

  • (e) The Stability book and Sailing Operations Manual should contain the following statement for the Master:

The vessel has not been reviewed against damage stability criteria whilst under sail. Additional wind heeling moments from the sails could lead to capsize after minor damage.

IN THE EVENT OF DAMAGE, ALL SAILS SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY FURLED OR DROPPED AS APPROPRIATE
Parent topic: Chapter 14 - Requirements for Sailing Vessels
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