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experienced. expert. approachable.
Rhu Marina, Rhu, Argyll G84 8LH T. 01436 640303 E.info@youandsea.com www.youandsea.com
Competent Crew
Sea Terms and Parts of a Boat, her Rigging and Sails
Can:
Understand orders given concerning the sailing and day-to-day running of the boat
Use sheets and halyards and their associated winches
Can:
Bend on, set, reef and handle sails
Sail Handling
Understands:
How to tie a rolling hitch, single and double sheet bend, and knows their correct use
Use sheets and halyards and their associated winches
Handle warps
Handle ropes, including coiling, stowing, securing to cleats and single and double bollards
Tie the following knots and knows their correct use: figure of eight, clove hitch, bowline, round turn and two half hitches, reef knot
Can:
Ropework
Fire Precautions and Fighting
Understands:
Carry out the action to be taken in the event of fire
The hazards of fire and the precautions necessary to prevent it
Can:
The Competent Crew course introduces the complete beginner to cruising. You will learn about personal safety,
seamanship and helmsmanship to the level required to be a useful member of the crew of a cruising yacht.
No pre-course experience required..
Syllabus
experienced. expert. approachable.
Rhu Marina, Rhu, Argyll G84 8LH T. 01436 640303 E.info@youandsea.com www.youandsea.com
Understands:
The loading rules and complies with them
The use and importance of a kill cord
Safety equipment for tenders
Tender Usage
Understands:
Meteorology
Knowledge of:
The Beaufort Scale
The forecasting services and where to obtain a forecast
Seasickness
Working efficiency is unaffected/partially affected/severely affected by seasickness (Delete as applicable)
Steer and trim sails on all points of sailing
Steer a compass course under sail and power
Can:
Helmsmanship and Sailing
Understands:
The basic principles of sailing
General Duties
Can:
Carry out general duties satisfactorily on deck and below decks in connection with the daily routine of the vessel
The action to be taken to recover a man overboard
Personal Safety Equipment
Understands:
How to comply with guidance for the wearing of safety harnesses, life jackets and personal buoyancy aids
Man Overboard
Understands:
How cold water shock can affect a casualty in the water
Can:
Handle a dinghy under oars
How to launch and board a life raft
Emergency Equipment
Understands:
The responsibility of the boating community to protect the environment
Can:
Operate distress flares and knows when they should be used
Accepted practice with regard to: use of burgees and ensigns;prevention of unnecessary noise or disturbance in harbour including courtesies to other berthed craft
Manners and Customs
Understands:
Rules of the Road
Can:
Keep an efficient lookout at sea
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