Procedures

This section of the web site describes the crew procedures for Northern Light, a Santana 35.

Overview

For a list of the commands that the skipper uses and a short description of the major responsibilities for each position, see the Procedures Overview.

For details on each position, click the links below. The writeup for each position provides instructions on how to do the tasks for that position, and tips such as when to prepare and things to avoid.

If you're not familiar with some of the terms or concepts described in the procedures, look them up in the Glossary and review the Sailing Basics page.

Positions

Afterguy Tailer Boat Spotters Boom Pusher & Sitter Boom Vang Cowboy Driver Grinders Halyard Jumper, Tailer, and Grinder Heel Director Jib Sheet Pullers & Clew Walker Mainsheet Mast Navigator Outhaul Flattener Pulpit (Spinnaker Jibe) Pulpit (Start) Radio Sails Handler Sewer (Batteries, Engine, & Lights) Skirts Spinnaker Grabbers Spinnaker Halyard Release-on-Douse Spinnaker Pack Spinnaker Pole Start Timer Tactician Topping Lift at Console

Additional Procedures