Batemans Bay Yachting Co.

Sailing School

BBYC03. 'Competent Crew Course' - 

Small Craft Safety Course & Competent Crew Certificate.

This course consists of 4 x 4 hour lessons.  On completion you will receive Course Notes,
an Australian Yachting Federation Logbook and a Certificate.  Refreshments and wet weather
gear will be provided.  Please bring a hat, warm clothing, white soled shoes, sun screen and
any special dietary items you may require.

Sailing Course  - Syllabus Outline

A practical course in and around sailing craft including the following: 
 
Boating knowledge - Associate basic boating knowledge and safety:
 Basic Safety rules
 The craft
 Rules and regulations 
 Safety Gear- Identify safety equipment requirements for small craft.
 Minimum requirements
 Personal Flotation devices
 Fire extinguishers
 Other safety equipment

 Radio - Associate marine radio with boating safety
 Types of marine radio
 Radio procedures

 Avoiding collisions- Apply collision and water traffic regulations
 Navigation (collision) regulations.
 Water Traffic Regulations
 Inland waters
 Other regulations.

 Navigation - Identify and apply basic aids to small craft navigation.
 Charts
 Compasses and their errors
 Navigational techniques
 Navigation equipment
 Lights
 IALA System of Buoyage
 Advisory Signs and Speed Limits
 Navigation at Night
 Sailing Directions

 Weather - Associated meteorological awareness with boating safety.
 Barometers and air pressure
 Weather reports
 Sea / Wave Conditions
 Tidal information
 Visibility

 Auxiliary Engines - Associate boat engine knowledge with safety.
 Power units
 Faults
 Maintenance and operation

 Boat handling - Manoeuvring small craft.
 Launch and recovery
 Rigging and de-rigging
 Handling under sail/auxiliary power
 Manoeuvres
 Anchors and Anchoring
 Beaching

 Emergencies - Initiate proper reaction to emergency situations.
 Distress
 Action 
 Fire prevention
 Personal safety

 Ropework - Perform basic ropework.
 Properties of rope
 Splice, Whipping and Knots
 Deckwork

 Coastal Waters - 
 Perceive and accept additional safety requirements for coastal operations.
 Preparations
 Crossing Bars
 Sea Conditions
 Sea Search and Rescue and Procedures

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