International Watchkeeper / Flotilla Skipper (Power or Sail)

A five day course aimed at increasing a student's knowledge sufficiently to be a watchkeeper or a flotilla skipper on board a bareboat yacht, in fair weather, in daylight hours within sight of land. Recommended entry level requirements: to have successfully completed the International Crew course and the VHF radio operator's course.

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Course outline:

* Responsibilities of a watchkeeper / flotilla skipper
* Man overboard procedures
* Charts and chartwork
* The magnetic compass
* Buoyage
* Taking over a vessel and vessel checkout
* Engine, tools, spares, safety equipment
* Crew safety briefing
* Galley and provisioning
* Powerboat handling skills
* Sailboat handling skills
* Basic first aid
* Collision regulations
* Customs matters and legal requirements
* Preparing a short passage
* Anchoring
* Dingy handling under power
 

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