1. PICKING UP THE BOAT

   Start at gate card reader (approx 70 feet in front of gate, on left).
     - The Texins Sailing Club lock box is hanging under the card reader.
       Inside is a magnetic card to open the gate and a key to open the
       garage door. Please RETURN THESE TO LOCK BOX BEFORE YOU LEAVE
       TEXINS.  Note:  If somebody else is already picking up a boat at
       the same time, you will need to get their attention so that they 
       can hand you the gate card.
         Open box as follows:
           1.  Press the combination numbers in any order, using the 
               slide button to clear if you enter a wrong digit.
           2.  Pull down on the latch and tilt forward the front panel.
               It is connected with a rubber strap so will not fall off.
           3.  You will need to enter the combination again to tilt the
               front panel up into place when you close it.

   Open texins garage door #4.

   Unplug the battary charger cable, and place the cable on top of the
   storage cabinet.  NOTE: see the motor checklist if you will be using 
   a motor.

   Roll the boat out of the garage CAREFULLY - make sure that one of the
   trailer wheels follows the color strip on the garage floor (Red for 
   Cuddy, White for Open Bow) until the tip of the mast clears the garage
   door.

   Hook trailer to towing vehicle:
    - Remove the tongue hitch lock using the supplied combination and open
      the hitch.
    - Lower jack to place tongue on hitch ball, close and lock.
    - Pull up on tongue after coupling to be sure trailer is securely
      attached.
    - Raise tongue jack wheel to highest position (Cuddy), or, swing up
      the jack by pulling on the release pin (Open Bow).
    - Trailer must be locked to vehicle AT ALL TIMES.
    - Safety chains should criss-cross under trailer tongue, with just 
      enough slack to allow trailer to turn freely.  Hooks should be 
      slipped in from the bottom.  SAFETY CHAINS MUST BE USED.
    - Lights must be plugged in, with enough slack in the wire to allow 
      for turning.  Be careful that the wire can't tangle in the coupling 
      or drag on the ground.
    - Take AT LEAST one life vest per person (in storage area behind door
      #5).  Check for a flotation cushion (REQUIRED on this boat).  This 
      should already be in boat.  Place the cushion inside the towing 
      vehicle.
   NOTE: Boat registration is also required, it can be found on port
     side (under seat on Open Bow or under the Cuddy).
     Please DO NOT REMOVE unless requested by lake police.
   Rudder should be in the boat, and attached with safety line - do not
     remove rudder from the boat, and insure safety line is attached.  
   The sails are located in a long gray sail bag and should already be
     in boat.  Carry these in your automobile.  Try to avoid folding the
     sail bag, but if you must do so, fold it only once, about the center
     of the bag.

   Check tie-downs:
     - At the bow (both winch line AND safety line)
     - Strap across middle of boat (needs tightening).
     - Mast securely tied front and rear.
     - No loose wires or lines, which could bounce or blow over the side
       when traveling.

   Check lights:
     - running lights.
     - brake lights.
     - left signal.
     - right signal.
     - emergency flashers.

   Lock garage as you leave.  If you opened any other garage doors, make
     sure you lock them as you leave.  Gate will open automatically as 
     you approach from the inside.

   RETURN GATE CARD AND GARAGE KEY TO LOCK BOX OUTSIDE GATE.
     - enter combination, pull slide latch down, tilt cover forward.

   Stop AT LEAST ONCE PER HOUR to check wheel bearings, hitch, and tie-downs.


2. AT THE LAKE

   Disconnect tail-light electrical connector.
   Stay clear of the ramp but not too far away (don't tie up the ramp more
     than necessary).
     - CHECK FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL WIRES - THEY CAN BE LETHAL
     - Check for tree limbs, wires, etc.,
     - Untie the mast, remove the red strap off the back of the mast, and
       raise mast.  Place yellow straps, red "flag" strap, and mast support
       inside your vehicle.
     - Put sails and flotation cushion in the boat and bend on the sails
       (attach to forestay and boom).
     - Remove the safety ring from the rudder pintle, then install rudder
       insuring that:
       1. Safety line is attached
       2. You re-insert the safety ring (note that there should be a spare
          ring on the safety line)
       3. The rudder is in an up position and the black line is securely
          cleated.
     - Close bailers.
     - Back down ramp (use of wheel chocks is a good idea)
     - Remove center hold-down strap 
     - Disconnect winch and safety line from bow
     - Release boat into water, and pull boat clear of the ramp. 
     - Park the car/trailer combination.
     - Put on life vests.
     - Go sailing.

3. LEAVING THE LAKE

   Sails should be lowered and boat positioned off to one side of ramp.
   Make sure that BOTH rudder, and centerboard, are in the up position and
     cleated (with the black lines)
   Remove the boat from the water:
     - Back car/trailer down ramp, and put boat on trailer.
     - Attach BOTH winch line AND safety line to boat BEFORE PULLING BOAT
       UP RAMP (Place bow line inside anchor locker).
     - CHECK FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL WIRES - THEY CAN BE LETHAL
     - Check for tree limbs, wires, etc., which might interfere with the
       raised mast.
   Pull boat to a place clear of the ramp (watch overhead).
   Spread sails to dry, preferably on grass (stay off parking lot surface, 
     grease and oil are not good for the sail fabric).
   Tie down boat:
     - Strap across middle of boat (make sure that it runs between the two
       mainsheet blocks). 
     - Ensure that the mainsheet is completely released and loose (no need
       to coil the mainsheet)
     - Place the boom on the floor of the boat underneath the strap and
       middle seat.  
     - Remove the rudder and place on the floor of the boat insuring that
       you replace the safety ring back on to the pintle.
     - Check bow safety line to make sure it is properly secured. (Leave
       bowline in the anchor locker).
     - Reinstall mast holder.
     - Secure halyards, Cunningham, and Boom Vang to the eye on the mast,
       then tension and cleat the tails.
     - Lower mast and positioned so the gooseneck is just forward of the
       trailer upright.  Secure the mast to trailer with two yellow straps
       (shorter one in front.
     - Re-attach the red "flag" strap.
     - Attach the loose end of the forestay to the bow - no need to wrap
       the forestay around the mast
   Plug in and check lights:
     - Running lights.
     - Brake lights.
     - Left signal.
     - Right signal.
     - Emergency flashers.
   Recheck safety chains.
   Roll up the sails 
     - Insure that both sails are dry!  If they are wet, then place the
       sails inside your vehicle, return them to the garage with the boat,
       spread them to dry on the boat, and then return a few hours later to
       properly roll up the sails.  
     - Fold the mainsail about the top most batten, lining up the leech,
       then roll the sail about the folded batten towards the foot, taking
       care not to "fold" the sail.
     - Similarly, fold the jib about the top-most seam, lining up the leech
       on jib, and roll the sail.
     - Place both sails inside the long sail bag, and place bag inside your
       towing vehicle.  There is no need to remove the battens, nor the jib
       sheets.  There is no need to "coil" the jib sheets, just stuff them
       into the bag.  If the jib sheets are still wet, do not place them
       inside the bag.
   Try to avoid folding the bag, but if you must, only fold it once about the
     middle.  
   Take one last walk around, looking for loose items.

4. RETURNING THE BOAT

   PLEASE CLEAN THE BOAT PRIOR TO RETURN.
   - Open the bailers.
   - Spray fiberglass surfaces with a high-pressure water hose - do not use
     detergents, waxes, or any other chemical.
   - Gently wash mast, boom, rudder, wood seats, and all blocks and cleats
     with low-pressure water, again, please, no chemicals of any kind.
   Open lock box as in step 1 and take card and garage key.  
   Open gate with card and immediately drive thru gate.
     Note:  Gate will remain open for 45-60 seconds 
   Disconnect tail-light plug.
   Remove safety chains.
   Lower tongue jack and uncouple from towing vehicle.
   Re-lock coupler in closed position.
   Put sail bag and cushion back in boat (SAILS MUST BE DRY PRIOR TO STORAGE).
   Return life preservers to storage area behind garage door #5.
   Loosen tie-down strap.
   Roll the boat back into position; use the guide stripes on the garage
     floor (Red for Cuddy, White for Open Bow) to guide one of the trailer
     wheels.  Insure that the trailer is parked so the wheels and jack are in
     the designated "spots" on the floor.
   Plug the battary charger.  Also if you were using a motro, see the motor
     checklist for return procedures.
   Lock garage and gate as you leave.  If you opened any other doors, make
     sure you lock them as you leave.
   PLACE GATE CARD AND GARAGE KEY IN BOX OUTSIDE GATE PRIOR TO GOING HOME!


5. RETURN THIS FORM TO RENTAL OFFICER BY E-MAIL

   CHECK ONE

   ___ The boat was returned CLEAN and nothing needs repair.

   ___ The boat/trailer needs the following repairs (list below):



   Name____________________________________  Date____________

   Please add any suggestions regarding the club, procedures, and improvements
   to equipment, etc.

   If there are steps out of order or ones, which need adding to this list,
   please mark up.