| Preparation for Sea |
Minimum equipment requirements. Passage planning including
navigational and meteorological considerations. Victualling. Crew
organisation, delegation of responsibilities and watchkeeping. Pre-sea
checks of engine and equipment. |
| Yacht Handling |
Handling under power in confined waters, including all berthing and
unberthing situations, anchoring and mooring. Handling under sail in
confined waters, including anchoring and mooring. |
| Passage Making |
Navigation and general organisation of yacht on passage. |
| Adverse Weather Conditions |
Preparations for heavy weather and yacht-handling in strong winds.
Navigation and general conduct in restricted visibility. |
| Emergency Situations |
Recovery of man overboard, under power and sail. Action to be taken in
distress. |