Bareboat
Chartering
(Intermediate
Coastal Cruising)
See
the boats: Caribbean,
Bahamas, Pacific NW, and Offshore Passages
Prerequisites: 101 - 103
A certified student can act as skipper or crew of a 30-50' boat sailing by day
in coastal waters. Knowledge of boat systems and maintenance included.
Includes a written test (takes most students about 2 hours).
I.
Sailing Knowledge
- Discuss
planning for longer cruising, including fuel and water capacity, first aid kit,
menu planning and provisioning, galley procedures, spare parts, documents and
procedures for crossing international borders.
- Describe
and discuss actions for various engine problems.
- Describe
sea breeze and land breeze effects, conditions which cause fog, and proper weather
watch.
- Describe
2 methods of getting a person overboard back on board in open waters.
- Describe
the information required and the procedure for tying a boat to a fixed dock in
areas with a large tidal range.
- State
factors to be considered before allowing swimming while at anchor.
- Describe
methods and potential dangers of rafting at anchor.
- Describe
proper usage and launching of a dinghy and outboard engine at anchor.
- Describe
marine head operation and precautions to prevent malfunction.
- Describe
common yacht courtesies and customs.
II.
Sailing Skills
- Perform
daily and weekly engine maintenance procedures and troubleshooting.
- Check
systems and equipment, demonstrate proper operation, and related safety procedures.
- Locate
and check condition of all U.S. Coast Guard required equipment aboard.
- Apply
72 COLREGS Navigation Rules 1 -19 to maintain safe navigation.
- Maneuver
under power in a confined space, docking and mooring under various conditions.
- Demonstrate
suitable methods and precautions for launching and towing a dinghy.
- Demonstrate
two different ways of returning to a person overboard in moderate winds.
- Sail
a compass course with sails set properly while reaching and running.
- Read
a nautical chart and identify corresponding landmarks and aids to navigation.
- Plot
a course and determine compass heading and E.T.A., take a fix with visual bearings.
- Determine
the depth above or below chart datum using tide tables.
- Pilot
a boat into an unfamiliar harbor or anchorage by day using a nautical chart and
tidal information.
- Obtain
and interpret the marine forecast, adjust daily float plan accordingly.
- Set
and retrieve two anchors, establish anchor watch.
- Act
as skipper and crew on a live-aboard cruise of at least 48 hours.
See
the boats: Caribbean,
Bahamas, Pacific NW, and Offshore Passages
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