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#6.2 The operator is able to: A: Prepare the boat to be left unattended... B: by checking and/or securing systems and equipment.
Understanding the Element • This element is focused on securing the boat to leave it unattended for an extended period.
• Improper securing of the boat and equipment is a frequent source of damage. While little direct threat of personal injury exists, persons conceivably could be injured in attempting to correct the problem caused by careless procedures. This skill is included to ensure the operator safely secures all equipment and systems on the boat before leaving it unattended.
Designing Instruction
• The use of a written checklist increases the accuracy of any procedure. Whether one is used as an initial training tool or a matter of everyday routine is an organizational policy issue. In either case, developing a written checklist for securing a boat and using it at least initially in a student’s training is vital.
• The status of the bilge pump in an unattended boat generates differing opinions. Some feel that leaving the pump in the automatic mode allows for battery drainage in the event of a slow leak. Others feel that a drained battery is preferable to a sunken boat.
• Recommended reading: The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande.
Assessing Performance Level
Successful Performance
Needs Improvement
Unacceptable (Unsuccessful) Performance
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Proficiency description
The operator: Ensures all equipment is properly secured. Ensures bilge pump is in proper position. Ensures ports, openings, drains, and/or seacocks are properly secured. Ensures all systems are secured or in proper positions. Ensures battery switch is in proper position. Gives lines a final check.
The operator:
Leaves one to two items of equipment not properly secured. Leaves one or two systems not properly secured or in proper position. Does not properly secure some ports, openings, drains, and/or seacocks. Gives lines only a cursory final check.
The operator: Fails to ensure that any equipment is properly secured. Fails to ensure that all systems are secured or in desired position. Does not properly secure ports, openings, drains, and/or seacocks. Fails to ensure that battery switch is in proper position. Fails to give lines a final check.
This Technical Support Document was produced in part through USCG grant funds to develop National On-Water Skills Standards. 51 ©2022 United States Sailing Association. Facilitated by Think First Serve.
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