2. Powerboat Handling

• Document No.

• Assessment

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Trip Preparation

• Is able to complete pre-departure checks and give a safety brief

Boats and Equipment

Type of Craft

• Has an awareness of different hull shapes and their handling characteristics

• Recognises the advantages and disadvantages of different engine and drive types

Engines and Fuel

• Has an awareness of fuel, oil and maintenance requirements for modern engines

• Can undertake basic fault finding

Launching

• Is familiar with methods for launching and recovery in tidal areas

• Can identify safety features of a boat trailer

• Care and maintenance of trailer features including winch, lights and bearings

Boat Handling - Skills and Techniques

Low Speed Manoeuvres

• Has working knowledge of trim, stability, controls and effects of steering and propellers

• Can turn around a vessel around in a confined area

• Can depart and come alongside a berth with the use of springs in "ahead" or "astern"

• Can recover a Man Overboard in varying conditions

High Speed Manoeuvres

• Can manoeuvre a vessel through high speed "S" and "U" turns

• Can recover a Man Overboard

Swell and Waves

• Can apply techniques applicable to handling a small powerboat in swell and waves

• Is familiar with techniques for bat crossings

Towing

• Can rig a boat for towing alongside or astern

• Knows the precautions to be taken prior to and during a tow

Navigation

• Can calculate a course allowing for variation

• Has basic knowledge of factors such a tidal heights and streams (where applicable)

• Has an awareness of high speed navigation techniques

• Can use a GPS or Chart Plotter as an aid to navigation

• Is aware of the limitations when using electronic charts

Passage making

• Can plan a passage with consideration of weather, crew and vessel capabilities.

• Undertake a short passage by day or night incorporating navigation and rules of the road

Safety and Emergencies

• Demonstrates correct use of the Kill Cord at all times whilst underway

Instructor details

• Instructors Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date

Trip Preparation

• Is able to complete pre-departure checks and give a safety brief

Boats and Equipment

Type of Craft

• Has an awareness of different hull shapes and their handling characteristics

• Recognises the advantages and disadvantages of different engine and drive types

Engines and Fuel

• Has an awareness of fuel, oil and maintenance requirements for modern engines

• Can undertake basic fault finding

Launching

• Is familiar with methods for launching and recovery in tidal areas

• Can identify safety features of a boat trailer

• Care and maintenance of trailer features including winch, lights and bearings

Boat Handling - Skills and Techniques

Low Speed Manoeuvres

• Has working knowledge of trim, stability, controls and effects of steering and propellers

• Can turn around a vessel around in a confined area

• Can depart and come alongside a berth with the use of springs in "ahead" or "astern"

• Can recover a Man Overboard in varying conditions

High Speed Manoeuvres

• Can manoeuvre a vessel through high speed "S" and "U" turns

• Can recover a Man Overboard

Swell and Waves

• Can apply techniques applicable to handling a small powerboat in swell and waves

• Is familiar with techniques for bat crossings

Towing

• Can rig a boat for towing alongside or astern

• Knows the precautions to be taken prior to and during a tow

Navigation

• Can calculate a course allowing for variation

• Has basic knowledge of factors such a tidal heights and streams (where applicable)

• Has an awareness of high speed navigation techniques

• Can use a GPS or Chart Plotter as an aid to navigation

• Is aware of the limitations when using electronic charts

Passage making

• Undertake a short passage by day or night incorporating navigation and rules of the road

Safety and Emergencies

• Demonstrates correct use of the Kill Cord at all times whilst underway

• Instructors Signature

  Sign

• Date

  Date