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Training Documents
Training information, manuals, other operational documents.
General Info
- Sailing Manual (PDF, opens in a new tab)
General sailing information for adaptive and companion sailors.
Martin 16
Dock Support
Chase Boat
- Chase Boat (Salty) Training Material (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Primary training material for checking out as a Chase Boat Operator on Salty
- Chase Boat (Salty) Operator Training Checkout Sheet (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Training requirements for Salty operators.
- Chase Boat (Salty) Daily Ops Checklist (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Daily use checklist for Salty operations.
- BoatUS Towing Available For Chase Boats (PDF, opens in a new tab)
December 4, 2025
- Chase Boat Operator Manual (PDF, opens in a new tab)
General chase boat information, focused on the small chase boat.
Companion Sailing
Additional Needs
Companion sailing with sailors who have additional needs.
Power Assist Unit
- Power Assist Unit - Operational Note (Sep 2, 2026) (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Discusses mid- vs. stern-mounted rudder actuator ram, which boats are compatible with which PAU equipment, and use of battery cutoff switch.
Operational Notes
Useful operational information
- Useful Web Links (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Guide to useful links to information on the Challenged Sailors website. May 25, 2026
- Towing the Martin 16 (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Best practices May 7, 2026
- BoatUS Towing Available for Chase Boats (PDF, opens in a new tab)
December 4, 2025
- Return To Dock Procedures (PDF, opens in a new tab)
June 12, 2026
- Ops and Safety Topics (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Chase boat checks pre-launch - Availability of Landmarks and Reporting Points document - PFD fit checks - CA Boater cards for all June 23, 2026
- How To Make A Telltale (PDF, opens in a new tab)
Describes materials and steps to construct a wind telltale for installation on a Martin shroud or other location.