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Start Yachting - Syllabus
The Yacht
- Basic knowledge of sea terms, parts of a boat, her rigging & sails
Ropework
- Ability to tie the following knots: figure of eight, round turn & two half hitches, bowline
- Securing a rope to a cleat
- Use of winches and jamming cleats
Underway
- Has experienced sailing a yacht on all points of sail
- Can steer a yacht under sail or power
Rules of the Road
- Can keep an efficient lookout at sea
Meteorology
- Knows where to obtain a weather forecast
Man Overboard Recovery
- Understands the action to be taken to recover a man overboard
Clothing & Equipment
- Understands & complies with the rules for the wearing of safety harnesses, lifejackets & personal
buoyancy aids
Emergency Equipment & Precautions
- Is aware of hazards on board a yacht
- Knows the action to be taken in the event of an emergency