Seamanship, Safety & Environmental Concerns
- Proper use of safety equipment such as life vests, survival suits and life rafts.
- Navigational Rules and Legal Requirements.
- Preparation of a vessel for getting underway.
- Practice in basic knots, bends and hitches.
- Practice in line handling techniques.
- Environmental concerns.
Pool Demo - Students will practice safety equipment usage such as:
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Life vests
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Survival suits
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Life rafts
Hands-On Instruction - Students will get to:
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Dock and undock
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Maneuver in close quarters
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Anchor
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Practice over-board maneuvers.
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Line Handling
