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Appendix | INDEX / KEELBOAT CERTIFICATION


US Sailing


Basic Keelboat Certification


The Basic Keelboat graduate will have successfully demonstrated the ability to responsibly skipper and crew a simple daysailing keelboat in familiar waters in light to moderate wind and sea conditions.


Recommended Equipment: It is recommended that Basic Keelboat Certification courses and examinations be conducted on 18’ to 27’ daysailing sloop-rigged keelboats with tiller steering and with adequate equipment inventory to complete all required certification outcomes.


Prerequisite: There is no prerequisite for the Basic Keelboat Certification.


Certification Requirements: Basic Keelboat Certification requires the successful completion of the following knowledge and skill requirements. These requirements are expected to be able to be performed safely with confident command of the boat in familiar waters with a wind range of 5 to 15 knots. Some regions may have stronger prevailing conditions, which are acceptable if the candidate can safely control the boat and be aware of his or her limitations in these conditions. The certified candidate will be able to skipper a tiller- steered keelboat up to 27 feet in length.


Practical Skills Preparation to Sail


1. Demonstrate ability to recognize and forecast prevailing local weather conditions. 2. Demonstrate how to properly board a boat. 3. Perform a presail check for the boat’s flotation integrity, safety and legally required equipment, and crew indoctrination.


4. Demonstrate the proper rigging of the sails, halyards, sheets, blocks, and winches.


5. Check all other equipment specific to your boat not indicated above.


Crew Operations and Skills


6. Demonstrate how to put on a life jacket. 7. Demonstrate tying and use of knots: stopper knot, bowline, cleat hitch and square knot.


8. Demonstrate the use of these sail controls: halyards, sheets, Cunningham/downhaul, and outhaul.


Leaving the Dock or Mooring


9. Demonstrate appropriate helmsperson and crew coordination and skills for departure suitable to the conditions: raising sails, line handling, casting off and boathandling.


Boat Control in Confined Waters


10. Demonstrate in close quarters under sail: starting, stopping, speed control, tacking, jibing, steering control, sail luffing, the No-Sail (No-Go) Zone, getting out of irons, backing the jib, and crew coordination and communication.


11. Demonstrate sailing a predetermined closed course and maneuvering around obstacles.


Navigation


12. Point out Aids to Navigation in the harbor and local waters that you are sailing, and respond accordingly.


Navigation Rules, International-Inland 13. Demonstrate use of Navigation Rules while sailing.


Boat Control in Open Water 14. Demonstrate proper sail trim with accurate sheet adjustment of the main and headsails. Make use of the sail telltales and identify points of sail.


15. Perform a heaving-to maneuver. 16. When appropriate, demonstrate sailing “by the lee” and explain the inherent dangers involved.


Heavy Weather Sailing


17. Demonstrate how to reef and/or depower sails.


Overboard Rescue Methods


18. Properly demonstrate one of the overboard rescue methods, which is most appropriate for: your sailing ability, boat type, crew experience, wind and sea conditions, and maintaining constant visual contact with the PIW.


Safety and Emergency Procedures


19. Explain the proper procedure for using an approved distress signal.


Returning to the Dock or Mooring


20. Demonstrate appropriate helmsperson and crew coordination and skills for arrival under sail and/ or power suitable to the conditions: boathandling, deploying fenders, stopping, tying up and lowering sails. Explain at least two different approach plans for other conditions.


Securing the Boat Properly


21. Demonstrate stowing of sails, rigging and equipment. Thoroughly clean the boat, and install any covers.


22. Check both the electrical and bilge systems for dock operation if required.


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