Copy of Training Checklist - Refresher - Maneuvering Fundamentals

Training Checklist - Maneuvering Fundamentals

Reference:	2024 SaferBoater's Driver's Education for Boating Standard & Assessment
Timeframe:	4 hours, On-Water Training
Vessel Type:	Powerboat Less than 26 feet

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0.0 Preparation for Trip

Waiver signed
Pre-departure checklist complete (including weather forecast, inspection of boat systems, equipment, etc)
Safety checklist complete (proper lifejacket, etc)
Risk Assessment complete (Risk vs Gain)

1.0 Proper Lookout

Maintain a Proper Look-Out , and demonstrate S.C.A.N., while performing all objectives (Search, Concentrate, Analyze, Negotiate).

2.0 Steering Rules (Rules of the Road)

Comply with the Steering Rules while performing all objectives.

3.0 Aids to Navigation

Observe and Identify Navigation Aids encountered while performing all objectives, and respond appropriately.

Close Quarters Maneuvering

4.0 Boarding and Debarking a Boat

Boarding the Boat
Debarking the Boat

5.0 Prepare the boat for Departure/Arrival – dock lines, equipment, visual scan, engine, crew

Prepare dock lines, Equipment, engine (visual scan), and crew

6.0 Safely leave/arrive dock/slip/mooring/ramp

Safely leave/arrive, check for clear departure/arrival

7.0 Boat Trim

Balance (trim) the boat load

8.0 Starting the Engine/Engine Stop Lanyard

Attach the Engine Stop Lanyard
Cold Start the Engine
Test the Engine Stop Lanyard
Engine Restart Without the Engine Stop Lanyard

9.0 Wheel Control

Wheel Control

10.0 Shifting and Throttle Control

Shifting Control
Throttle Control

11.0 Finding Displacement Mode

Find the RPM Range of Displacement Mode

12.0 Steering Straight in Displacement Mode

Steer Straight Toward a Distant Object (500 yds.)
Steer at a Different Object

13.0 Crossing Waves in Displacement Mode

Encountering Waves and Wakes in Displacement Mode

14.0 Stopping in Displacement Mode

Standard Stop
Urgency Stop

15.0 Avoiding Objects in Displacement Mode

Swerve to Avoid Object Ahead

16.0 Recognizing Plowing Mode

Recognize Plowing Mode

17.0 Transitioning to/from Planing Mode

Coming Up Onto Plane
Coming Down Off Plane

18.0 Boat and Engine Trim in Planing Mode

Use of Trim Tabs to Correct Listing
Use of Engine to Adjust Bow Altitude
Find Cruising Speed (RPM)

19.0 Steering Straight in Planing Mode

Steer Straight Toward a Distant Object (for 500 yds.)
Steer at a Different Object

20.0 Turning in Planing Mode

Gradual (Wide) Turns on Plane
Sharp (Tight) Turns on Plane

21.0 Crossing Waves in Planing Mode

Encountering Waves and Wakes in Planing Mode

22.0 Stopping in Planing Mode

Coasting Stop from Plane
Urgency Stop Form Plane (within 5 boat lengths)

23.0 Avoidance Turns ("S" Turn) on Plane

Swerve to Avoid Object Ahead

24.0 Person Overboard Retrieval

Return to & Retrieve a Person Overboard (w/in 10 feet; < 1 min)

25.0 Secure the Boat

Prepare to Leave the Boat Unattended

Additional Objectives Covered (if applicable)

Follow up Required

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Explanation of Missed Skills

WARNING : This Certificate will be printed as INCOMPLETE!!
This box will only appear if a skill is left unchecked. For liability purposes, you must explain in detail why the missing skill(s) were not covered.
If you are not expecting to see this box, go back and make sure that all checkboxes are checked.

Are there any skills that you recommend the boat to work on for improvement?

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No, All Skills Were Completed Satisfactorily

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