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EDU-1 12/21
1 OPERATION #1: PREPARE TO DEPART
The operator is able to: 1.1 1.2
1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2 A: Put on a life jacket … B: ensuring it is serviceable, fits properly, and is appropriate for the boat/activity.
A: Confirm that all others on the boat put on their life jacket … B: ensuring the life jackets are serviceable, fit properly, and are appropriate for the boat/activity.
A: Inspect boat systems and safety equipment … B: by completing a predeparture checklist noting legally required (state, federal) equipment and manufacturer recommendations appropriate for the intended trip and forecasted weather; identifying mooring/towing/anchoring points.
A: Determine whether conditions are favorable for the length/time of the trip … B: by obtaining weather conditions and forecasts, and evaluating weather, hazards to navigation, and other environmental factors.
A: Board the boat … B: by using three points of contact and distributing persons/gear while maintaining stability.
A: Prepare the boat for departure … B: by readying equipment (e.g., secured, appropriately balanced load, etc) and passengers (e.g., safety equipment, safety briefing, plan, etc) for intended departure.
A: Start the engine … B: safely and ensuring it is running properly and utilizes the emergency engine cutoff switch, if equipped, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
OPERATION #2: LEAVE A DEPARTURE POINT NOTE: Departure point may be a dock, slip, mooring, ramp, shoreline, etc.
The operator is able to: 2.1
2.2
A: Check for a clear departure … B: by using a 360° scan to confirm a clear path of departure with no conflicts with the boat’s intended actions and with boats/activities in the vicinity and ensuring that departure is not a hazard for others.
A: Get underway … B: by ensuring the emergency engine cutoff switch device is attached to the operator (if applicable) and using shift, throttle, and steering, giving consideration to the departure point, wind, and current, while properly managing lines.
3 OPERATION #3: MANEUVER IN CLOSE QUARTERS
The operator is able to: 3.1
3.2 3.3
3.4 3.5
A: Turn the boat … B: by safely executing a pivot turn of at least 180° within a space no greater than two boat lengths.
A: Hold the position of the boat … B: near an object in the water for at least one minute within two boat lengths.
A: Maintain directional control at minimum control speed … B: while keeping the boat on a predetermined course for a distance of at least five boat lengths.
A: Bring the boat to a complete stop from a forward idle speed … B: within one boat length. A: Back the boat … B: in a predetermined direction for five boat lengths.
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