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EDU-3 7/22
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 1.8
A: Determine suitability for departure... B: using information gathered about weather conditions, hazards to navigation, and other environmental factors relative to departure time and duration of trip.
A: Put on a life jacket… B: ensuring it is serviceable, fits properly, and is appropriate for the boat/activity.
A: Confirm all others on the boat put on their life jackets… B: ensuring life jackets are serviceable, fit properly, and are appropriate for the boat/activity.
A: Board and move about the boat… B: maintaining balance while keeping the boat reasonably stable (e.g., minimal rocking) while boarding and distributing persons/gear appropriately.
A: Inspect the boat… B: by completing a predeparture checklist to confirm a safe platform, verify required equipment is on board, and all steering systems (e.g., rudder, centerboard) are operational.
A: Rig sails and lines… B: following rigging procedures for the specific boat, ensuring sail controls are operational, and using proper knots.
A: Communicate safety related information to others on board... B: briefing passengers and crew prior to departure (e.g., location of safety items, key safety concerns, anticipated weather and water conditions, expected behaviors, rescue procedures, etc.).
A: Ready the boat (and crew if applicable) for departure… B: positioning the boat properly using lines/fenders (if applicable), considering wind and current, and communicating departure plan (if applicable).
2 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 2.3
A: Secure positions of rudder and centerboard (if applicable)… B: adjusting centerboard and rudder for departure, ensuring neither comes in contact with the ground or objects in the water.
A: Raise the sails... B: positioning the boat correctly relative to the wind and conditions (e.g., current), using appropriate sail raising techniques, and maintaining control of the boat and sails throughout.
A: Get underway and start sailing… B: checking for clear departure, pushing or turning the boat in the appropriate direction, and coordinating sails and tiller adjustments to maintain control of the boat.
3 OPERATION #3: MANEUVER IN CLOSE QUARTERS The operator is able to: 3.1
3.2
A: Turn the boat in a 360° circle… B: using a proper tiller, sail, and weight positioning, and turning within a distance of four boat lengths.
A: Turn the boat out of a head-to-wind position (i.e., get out of irons)… B: getting the boat sailing again on intended tack, properly adjusting sails and tiller.
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