Training Checklist - NSBC 2a

Training Checklist - NSBC 2-A

Reference:	National Safer Boating Council Instructor Certification Course Close-Quarters Checksheet; Objectives 1-14-17, 24-26
Timeframe:	3 hours, On-Water Training
Vessel Type:	Powerboat Less than 26 feet

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NSBC 2a : Training Checklist

0.0 Preparation for Trip

Waiver signed
Pre-departure checklist and safety briefing
Proper lifejacket
Inspection of boat systems and safety equipment
Obtain weather conditions and forecast
Discuss any potential hazards or conditions in the area
Explain how to safely board the vessel
Prepare the boat for departure

1.0 Proper Lookout

Maintain a Proper Look-Out

2.0 Steering Rules (Rules of the Road)

Comply with the Steering Rules

3.0 Aids to Navigation

Identify Navigation Aids

Instructors may choose whether to begin with Mooring Buoy Objectives (4.0, 5.0, 6.0), or Anchoring Objectives (7.0, 8.0, 9.0).
Further, instructors must factor into their training plan the location of mooring fields and anchorage locations; providing an optimal learning environment to achieve training objectives within the allotted timeline, in balance with opportunities for practice, and safe return transit.

4.0 Mooring Buoy Arrival Preparation

Inspect bow of vessel for safety (clear any hazards, and cleats/connection points for mooring buoy lines
Arrange/select an appropriate mooring buoy (coordinate with local marina, note vessels and other activities within “mooring field”, plot position of assigned mooring buoy; note depth of water, bottom contours, and bottom characteristics)
Determine characteristics of mooring buoy, mooring buoy connections, and whether a boat hook is needed to retrieve mooring lines from mooring buoy

5.0 Arriving at a Mooring Buoy

Communicate mooring buoy arrival plan with passengers onboard.
Approach mooring buoy at safe speed keeping the boat headed into the wind and/or current.
Retrieve mooring lines from mooring buoy (see notes 5.3)
Ensure your vessel is safe. Verify charted depth with fathometer. Verify vessel is safe/clear from nearby vessels (swing radius on mooring ball). Coordinate with local marina.

Notes 5.3 :
- Stop the vessel when at the mooring buoy.
- Safely bring the mooring lines, a􀆩ached to the mooring buoy, on
your vessel (use boat hook if needed); secure the “eyes” of the mooring lines to the bow cleat(s).
- Back vessel down slowly (straight), away from the mooring buoy. Ensure the mooring buoy, and mooring buoy lines do not approach the vessel’s screws/jet drive; do not run over the mooring buoy or mooring buoy lines

6.0 Casting off of Mooring Buoy

Communicate “casting off” plan with passengers onboard
Prior to starting engine, and/or casting off of Mooring Buoy, check around en􀆟re vessel for hazards: anchor line, people in the water, other vessels/persons/activities (i.e. fishing, watersports, etc) in the vicinity.
Cast off of Mooring Buoy (see notes 6.3)

Notes 6.3 :
- If needed, move vessel ahead slowly using the engine; - Remove mooring line(s) from bow cleat(s); lower mooring line(s) into the water.
- Ensure the mooring line(s) does not approach the vessel’s screws/jet drive; do not run over the mooring line(s) or mooring buoy
- Safely navigate out of the mooring field.

7.0 Anchoring Preparation

Inspect anchoring system applicable to your boat: anchors, shackles, rodes, chafing equipment, windlass, and/or anchor buoy. Ensure anchor, and rode, are properly connected, including to the vessel
Select an appropriate anchorage position (plot position for placement of the anchor; note depth of water, bottom contours, and characteristics)
Determine scope of anchoring (check depth of water, and room available for boat swing).

8.0 Anchoring

Communicate anchoring plan with passengers onboard.
Prepare the anchor and scope of anchor rode on vessel (procedures are vessel specific)
Approach anchorage posi􀆟on at safe speed keeping the boat headed into the wind and/or current. Verify water depth (fathometer).
Anchor the boat with appropriate scope following these steps (see notes 8.4)
Ensure the anchor is set/holding (not dragging). Increase scope of anchor rode as necessary.

Notes 8.4 :
- Stop the vessel when at anchorage position.
- Safely lower the anchor (do not throw) until the anchor touches bottom.
- Back vessel down slowly (straight), away from the anchor until:
a) scope of anchor rode is reached AND
b) anchor is set/holding).

Notes 8.5 :
Use all available means:
- Visually: Anchor rode, fixed objects, chart, anchored vessels
- Electronically: Chart, fathometer, other available systems

9.0 Anchor Retrieval

Communicate anchoring retrieval plan with passengers onboard
Prior to starting engine, and/or anchor retrieval, check around entire vessel for hazards: anchor line, people in the water, other vessels/persons/activities (i.e. fishing, watersports, etc) in the vicinity
Break loose/free the anchor from the bottom (see notes 9.3)
Inspect the anchor when the anchor is at the water’s edge. Safely clear any debris, fouled anchor rode, from the anchor
Safely bring anchor onboard vessel and stow (follow vessel-specific, anchor stowage procedures). Stop the vessel when at anchorage position

Notes 9.3 :
- Move vessel ahead slowly using the engine;
- Take up the slack in the anchor rode (fake anchor rode on deck out of the way, or feed anchor rode into anchor locker)
- Ensure the anchor line does not approach the vessel’s screws/jet drive; do not run over the anchor line.
- “Break” the anchor free from the bottom, and haul the remaining anchor rode onto the vessel until the anchor is at the water’s edge. (If necessary, secure anchor line to the vessel, and advance the vessel in a wide circle to free the anchor from the bottom.)

10.0 Secure the Boat

Prepare to Leave the Boat Unattended

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