1. The Yacht

2. Ropework

3. Underway

4. Rules of the Road

5. Meteorology

6. Man Overboard Recovery

7. Clothing & Equipment

8. Emergency Equipment & Precautions

a) Basic knowledge of sea terms, parts of a boat, her rigging and sails.
b) Ability to tie the following knots: figure of eight, round turn and two half-hitches, bowline.
c) Securing a rope to a cleat.
d) Use of winches and jamming cleats.
e) Has experienced sailing a yacht on all points of sail.
f) Can steer a yacht under sail or power.
g) Can keep an efficient lookout at sea.

h) Knows where to obtain a weather forecast.
i) Understands the action to be taken to recover a man overboard.
j) Understands and complies with the rules for the wearing of safety harnesses, lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids.
k) Is aware of of hazards on board a yacht.
l) Knows the action to be taken in the event of an emergency.

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