Loading: effect on handling and performance, effect on balance and trim, CE Plate and manufacturer’s recommendation Displacement boats: handling ahead and astern, carrying way Crew members: minimum number in high speed craft, keeping a look-out Awareness of other water users, including effect of wash Steering, controls, effect of current or tidal stream High speed manoeuvring: planing, trim tabs and power trim Planing boats: propeller angle and immersion, shallow drive, high/low speed handling, tiller/console steering. Carry out pre-start checks, engine starting and stoppping
Demonstrate the use of an appropriate length kill cord at all times
Carry out low speed manoeuvres including: turning in a confined area, effect of wind on bow and holding off. Demonstrate an awareness of the danger of flooding when going astern
Carry out high speed manoeuvres including S-turns and U-turns

Method of approach in various conditions Taking way off Crew communication Check holding Depth of water, holding ground, scope required Types of anchor Stowage and attachment to boat Preparation of anchor, chain and warp Weighing anchor Approach and anchor correctly Weigh anchor correctly

Preparation and use of painter, lines and fenders, attachement to boat, stowage under way Speed and angle of approach Wind effect Method of approach in tidal stream or current Make fast alongside Use springs Leave – ahead or astern

Recovery or man overboard Take immediate action Observe the man overboard Carry out the correct return with awareness of propeller Approach and recover the man in the water

Types of craft: advantages and disadvantages of different hull forms with respect to sea keeping ability Engines and drives: advantages and disadvantages of outboard, inboard and outdrive units, single and twin screws, choice and use of fuels Siting of fuel tanks, fuel lines, batteries, wiring, fire extinguishers Routine engine maintenance checks, basic fault diagnosis Close down procedure Advice to inland drivers about coastal waters Use and limitations of GPS Application of local byelaws, especially around commercial shipping Sources of weather information Awareness of other water users Communication with other craft – hand and sound signals Disabled craft Emergency action, preventing sinking Adrift – alternative means or propulsion Towing and being towed Fire precautions and fire fighting Ropework Distress signals and the Mayday call Apply IRPCS, principally rules 5,7,8,9,12-19

Pilotage and passage planning CG66 Small Craft Safety Scheme Charts, chart symbols, buoyage systems Tides and tidal streams Use steering and hand bearing compasses Apply Section A on coastal waters