Description:

This course is designed to satisfy the requirements of the International Sailing Federation Special Regulation 6.01 and Appendix G.

The course consists of a blend of classroom based theoretical training and waterborne practical exercises.

Course Outline:

• Introduction
• Care and maintenance of safety and other equipment
• Storm sails
• Heavy Weather – crew routines, boat handling, drogues
• Man overboard prevention and recovery
• Giving assistance to other craft
• Hypothermia
• SAR organization and methods
• Weather forecasting
• Liferafts and Lifejackets ^*
• Fire precautions and firefighting ^*
• Communications equipment (VHF, GMDSS, satcoms) ^*
• Pyrotechnics and EPIRBS ^*

^* indicates that practical exercises are included Entry Standards:

This course is open yachtsmen or any person who may be involved in crewing small craft.
Minimum number of participants is three (3) and the maximum is twelve (12).

Duration:

1 day (8hrs)

Certification:

A certificate of successful completion shall be issued to those participants who successfully complete the course and meet the assessment criteria.

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