Table of Contents #5.2 The operator is able to:
A: Check for a clear approach... B: by confirming there are no conflicts between the boat’s intended actions and other boats and activities in the vicinity.
Understanding the Element
Checking for a clear approach is essential for arrival given it often takes place in a situation where other boats and or objects are in close proximity, which increases the risk of collision. Ensuring early on that no conflicting traffic exists and that space is adequate for arrival is an important skill in avoiding the need for last-minute radical maneuvers.
Designing Instruction
• Having the operator bring the boat to a complete stop (dead in the water) before arrival can be useful. By doing this the operator tends to use a much slower speed in approaching the landing area.
• Teach students never to approach a destination point “faster than they want to hit it.”
• Coach the student to establish a set pattern associated with arrival, which develops a routine that works for them even when under pressure.
• The operator is likely to be quite busy during the approach to arrival. Enlisting passengers to help maintain a lookout is helpful.
Assessing Performance Level
Successful Performance
Needs Improvement
Unacceptable (Unsuccessful) Performance
3 2 1
Accidents
reported from a primary cause of “improper loookout” account for about 20 deaths per year.
Proficiency description
The operator: Surveys the area visually and waits for traffic to clear before approaching. Chooses a space that is sufficient for safe arrival.
The operator: Approaches the destination point without waiting for traffic to clear and must take action to avoid other boats or persons in the water. Chooses a space within which the boat will fit but requires excessive maneuvering.
The operator:
Causes other boats to take action to avoid a collision. Approaches the destination point without sufficient space for the boat to arrive safely.
This Technical Support Document was produced in part through USCG grant funds to develop National On-Water Skills Standards. 47 ©2022 United States Sailing Association. Facilitated by Think First Serve.
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