Recreational : 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.

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