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Operations & safety on Pilgrim

Whether you're racing on board or cruising offshore or on an overnight charter we require you to be familiar with all our safety and operational procedures.  You'll find everything you need here:
  • Safety orientation - familiarise yourself with all of Pilgrim's safety equipment, where it lives and on board safety procedures
  • Basic do's and don'ts - being on a boat is a bit different to land.  Here are a few do's and don'ts for life on Pilgrim to make everything run smoothly.
  • Sailing procedures - basic procedures covering hoisting, dropping & reefing the main, furling and unfurling headsails, anchoring & docking.
  • Racing checklists - checklists for pre, during and post twilight races
  • Other procedures - procedures on the non-sailing workings of Pilgrim including generator, galley, coastal passages and more.
  • Seasickness - a few tips on how to minimise seasickness on board.
  • General information about Pilgrim - Pilgrim's vital statistics and equipment on board.
  • Coastal Handbook - essential reading if you're doing a coastal passage on board.  It covers on board procedures, safety, navigation and more.
  • Coastal Passage Packing Checklist - packing checklist for coastal passages.

Below you'll find articles and various documents which provide useful information to assist your learning about all things sailing.  Whether you own a boat, race a boat or cruise a boat. Including:
  • How to be good crew
  • Sailing skills
  • Spinnaker basics
  • Passage planning & navigation
  • Weather for sailors
  • Yachting Monthly's Crash Test series

We will continue to update the articles an information on this page so check back regularly for new information.

Sailing Academy


BASIC SAILING THEORY
  • Basic sailing theory lesson
HOW TO BE GOOD CREW
  • 10 steps to be competent crew
  • How to be more useful on boats
  • What the yacht master course doesn't teach you!
SPINNAKER BASICS
  • Basic spinnaker
  • Kite flying
  • Step by step - symmetric & asymmetric
  • Kite flying article
  • Spinnaker trim
WEATHER FOR SAILORS
  • Pilgrim Sailing's basic weather
  • How land features can affect the wind
  • Can you trust a long range forecast
  • How to predict coastal wind shifts
  • How to improve wind awareness
SAILING SKILLS
  • How to trim sails for comfort
  • 5 tips for the bear away
  • Reefing for cruising
  • Reefing
NAVIGATION & PASSAGE PLANNING
  • Pilgrim Sailing's passage planning checklist
  • Pilgrim Sailing's basic navigation
  • Basic navigation for sailors
  • Coastal navigation
  • RYA passage planning
  • Rob Starkey's passage planning
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CRASH TEST SERIES
Yachting Monthly magazine ran a fantastic series called "Crash Test" when they simulated distasters that could happen aboard a yacht.  Great to read especially if you're doing any offshore sailing or own your own boat.
  • Dismasting
  • Sinking
  • Fire
  • Capsize
  • Major leaks
  • Explosion
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MAGNETIC ISLAND/ TOWNSVILLE:
Sunset Cruises
Lunchtime Sailing Cruises
Private Day Charters
Private Sunset Cruises
Gift Vouchers
OTHER USEFUL LINKS:
Gallery
Pumpkin Chutney Recipe
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Sailing Academy
Coronavirus Update
​Frequently Asked Questions
MORE INFORMATION:
Contact us
Bookings - Magnetic Island
Why Choose Us?
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Magnetic Island - Magnetic Island Marina, 123 Sooning Street, NELLY BAY, QLD 4819

info@pilgrimsailing.com.au  |  0424 296406
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  • Our Experiences
    • For Individuals & Small Groups >
      • Lunchtime Sailing Cruises Magnetic Island
      • Sunset Cruises Magnetic Island
      • The Beach Club
      • Full Moon Cruises
    • For Larger Groups >
      • Private Sunset Charter
      • Private Day Charter
    • Deluxe for Couples >
      • Scenic Heli & Lunchtime Cruise
      • Private Deluxe Sunset Cruise for Two
      • The Beach Club
    • Gift Vouchers (Redeem or Buy)
    • Merchandise
    • Hire for Photoshoots
  • Visit Magnetic Island
  • Contact
  • About Us
  • CORONAVIRUS
  • Blog
  • Gallery
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • The Captains Club