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International Yatch Training

Recreational : International Watchkeeper / Flotilla Skipper (Power or Sail)

International Watchkeeper / Flotilla Skipper (Power or Ocean)

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