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• ABYC EDU-3 On-Water Recreational Boating Skills–Sail (EDU-3) The four ANSs are included in the appendices of this document for ease of access.
EDU-4 identifies the core characteristics and criteria needed to consider when designing or updating an approach to on-water skills-based instruction for entry-level boat operation. The other three ANSs identify the fundamental skills that entry-level recreational boat operators should be able to demonstrate after participating in an on-water instructional program.
How is each American National Standard organized?
Each ANS begins with a Foreword that provides background and context information about the purpose and intended use of the standard. Although not technically part of the standard, it sets the stage for productively using the standard. The Foreword is followed by the Scope, which identifies what the standard does, and the constraints intended for its application. The Scope places the standard within a uniform context applicable to the average conditions expected to be encountered during an instructional event. Additionally, the constraint of boat length is included to limit the size of the platform upon which the skills would be expected to be accomplished.
The skills in EDU-1, EDU-2, and EDU-3 are intended to be carried out within all legal and good seamanship parameters for the operational environment. Therefore, the Scope for these three standards also includes the following statement:
For recreational boat operations where the boat is underway, individual skills are to be accomplished in accordance with any aids to navigation, navigational rules, and any regulations applicable to the location in which the skill is being executed.
References and Definitions sections follow to identify other resources related to using the standard and to clarify terminology used within the standard, respectively. Next, the specific recreational boating skills (for EDU-1, EDU-2, and EDU-3) or characteristics of the instructional approach (for EDU-4) identified within the standard are defined. Finally, appendices containing the relevant American National Standard(s), Additional Resources to aid skill-based instruction, and a Glossary of terms are provided.
Is using American National Standards mandatory?
The ANSs were created voluntarily and by consensus of recreational boating experts from across the country. As a result, they represent the foundation of best practices in on-water, skills-based instruction in entry-level recreational boat operation.
Although there is no mandate for their use, all organizations and individuals providing recreational boating education are highly encouraged to design and deliver on-water courses that follow the ANSs. Doing so enables organizations and individuals to reap the benefits of higher-quality instruction, students with greater readiness to engage in safer boating, and increased credibility of their programs in the marketplace. Following the standards also enables individuals and organizations to be part of creating the future of recreational boating education.
What if a program already follows a different standard?
The ANSs are national standards and set the foundation for best practices in entry-level, on-water skills-based instruction. If the program under consideration already follows a standard, check the extent to which the standard used for the course complies with the relevant ANSs. If the standard meets or exceeds the ANSs, changing the program is unnecessary. If the standard is set lower than the ANSs, make alterations to ensure the program meets or exceeds the ANSs.
If the program under consideration was developed by a different organization, such as a parent organization or national association, contact the program owner and inquire whether the course was designed to follow the ANSs.
If the program is designed to follow the ANSs, check to ensure implementation of the program locally is taking place according to the program standards. If the program is not designed to follow the ANSs, work with the course owner to update the program so that it does.
4 This Technical Support Document was produced in part through USCG grant funds to develop National On-Water Skills Standards. ©2022 United States Sailing Association. Facilitated by Think First Serve.
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