On-board
Systems
Electrical systems
VHF Operation
Marine sanitation devices
Fresh water systems
Cooking aboard - proper and safe use of stove
Steering
Directed thrust
Rudder
Prop walk
Docking
Crew teamwork
Approach in wind and current
Tight maneuvering
Proper radio contact for slip space
Mooring pickup
Knots, dock lines, spring lines
Anchoring
Holding ground and anchors
Proper scope
Current and wind considerations
Tight maneuvering in crowded anchorages
Navigation Rules
Lookout
Safe speed
Sound signals & lights
Meeting situations
Restricted visibility
Traffic separation |
Coastal
Navigation
Reading charts, aids to navigation
Tides and currents
Plotting a course
Determining ETA, time, speed, distance
Taking fixes and knowing where you are
Rules of the Road
Right of way rules in inland waterways and channels
Lights - identifying and when to use them
Overboard Recovery
Wind and current considerations
How to approach
Safety and retrieval procedures
Use of life-sling
Electronics and Safety
What you should have aboard
Safe practices
Engines
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Fueling techniques
Safety |
