8 GNSS and Chartplotters


Principles of operation and limitations of use Raster and vector charts Datum


The importance of secondary means of position fixing via an independent source and keeping


a separate record of position The importance of paper charts


9 Echo sounders Principles of operation and limitations of use


10 Logs (speed and distance measuring) Principles of operation and limitations of use


11 Deck Log


The importance of the log as a yacht’s official document Layout of log, hourly and occasional entries


12 Meteorology


Basic terms, the Beaufort Scale Air masses Cloud types


Weather patterns associated with pressure and frontal systems Sources of weather forecasts


Ability to interpret a shipping forecast, weatherfax and weather satellite information Land and sea breezes Sea fog


Use of a barometer as a forecasting aid 13 Rule of the Road


A sound knowledge of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, except Annexes 1 and 3


14 Safety at Sea


Personal safety, use of lifejackets, safety harnesses and lifelines Fire prevention and fire fighting Distress signals


Coastguard and Boat Safety Scheme Preparation for heavy weather Liferafts and helicopter rescue


Understanding of capabilities of vessel and basic knowledge of stability


15 Navigation in Restricted Visibility Precautions to be taken in fog


Limitations to safe navigation imposed by fog Navigation strategy in poor visibility


16 Passage Planning Preparation of charts and notebook for route


planning and for use on passage at sea Customs regulations as they apply to yachts Routine for navigating in coastal waters Strategy for course laying


Use of and visual confirmation of waypoints and routes


Use of weather forecast information for passage planning strategy Sources of local and national regulations


17 Marine Environment The responsibility to minimise pollution and protect the marine environment 0.5 B 5 B


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B B B C B B B


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