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Unacceptable (Unsuccessful) Performance
1 The operator:
Fails to perform lookout for other boats, environment, and situation before getting underway. Unable to clear point of departure. Fails to cast off all lines in a manner that controls the boat’s departure. Fails to take fenders on board when clear of departure point. Leaves lines attached to the boat hanging off the side of the boat. Fails to attach emergency engine cutoff switch lanyard, or does so incorrectly (if using wireless device, fails to make certain it is turned on, functional, and worn properly). Shifts gears cleanly and smoothly into forward or reverse and then idle less than 75% of the time. Is unable to engage throttle from idle speed to no-wake speed smoothly and includes sudden and excessive throttle movement. Does not position helm before shifting. Does not turn, or delays turning steering mechanism in the intended direction of the boat. Does not correct steering before boat is more than 15° off course. Is unable to maintain a consistent heading without over- or understeering. Causes other boats or people to take action to avoid a collision.
Additional Information
The following information can be useful when focusing instruction on getting underway from a mooring or shoreline. It is intended to extend instruction in the skill of getting underway rather than replace the general description or assessment of the skill described above.
Understanding the skill when departing from a mooring
• Departing from a mooring may be easier than departing a dock or slip. Nonetheless, accidents can occur such as fouling the propeller(s) with the mooring line or bumping into the mooring buoy.
• “Avoiding contact” means that neither the boat hull nor the propulsion unit (e.g., propeller) come in contact with the mooring buoy or mooring line.
Designing instruction for departing from a mooring
• When leaving a mooring, the boat may immediately start moving with current and wind, so the departure needs to be well planned to clear other nearby boats and mooring buoys.
• Maintaining a proper lookout is essential.
• Mooring buoys are sometimes located in the vicinity of shallow water. Consult the nautical chart in planning the departure route and monitor the depth sounder.
• As with departing a dock or docking, practicing this activity helps the operator learn to maneuver successfully in close quarters situations.
• Practicing this operation under various conditions of wind and current and proximity to other boats is valuable.
Understanding the skill when departing from a shoreline Departing from a shoreline can have unique circumstances requiring special attention.
This Technical Support Document was produced in part through USCG grant funds to develop National On-Water Skills Standards. 30 ©2022 United States Sailing Association. Facilitated by Think First Serve.
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