Prerequisite: US Sailing Basic Cruising Certification (Keelboat) or US Powerboating Basic Powerboat Cruising Certification or Safe Powerboat Handling Certification. Participants must be 16 years or age or older and able to swim 50 yards. Introduction to Twin-screw Powerboats recommended if little or no prior twin-screw boat handling experience
Operating at night reinforces the value of standard procedures, the stowage of equipment and lines in a specific manner and place, and the ability to tie knots or cleat lines in the dark. All basic boating procedures should require a minimum of artificial light. In addition to your regular pre-departure checks, you will learn how to properly check navigation and search lights. Charts, light list and your boats copy of Navigation Rules will be discussed. You will prepare a navigation plan and conduct a crew briefing on night operations, safety and other important procedures such as night vision, maintaining a proper lookout, safe speed, navigation lights of other vessels, steering a course, night navigation, safety, and person in the water rescue at night.
Class size: Min 3 - Max 4 students.
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