Training Checklist - Skipper Small Boat Assessment

Training Checklist - Skipper Small Boat

Reference:	2024 SaferBoater's Driver's Education for Boating Standard & Assessment
Timeframe:	4-10 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 Centering the Wheel

Find the range of the wheel
Center the wheel

9.0 Steering Straight at Idle Speed

Steer straight toward a distant object
Steer at a different object (at least a change of 45 degrees)
Steer off course then correct back on course
Backing Down

10.0 Boater's Eye

Determine when the boat is stopped

11.0 Setting the Wheel

Setting the Wheel

12.0 Standard Stop Maintaining Bow Control

Standard Stop

13.0 Urgency Stop Maintaining Bow Control

Urgency Stop (within 1 boat length)

14.0 Understanding Weathervane Maneuver

Weathervane Maneuver

15.0 180 degree Turn-Around

180 degree Turn-Around in Open Water / Calm Conditions
180 degree Turn-Around in Narrow Fairway / Calm Conditions
180 degree Turn-Around in Narrow Fairway / < 5 knot crosswind

16.0 Opening/Closing Maneuvers Using the Wind

Open/close sideways, stern-to-wind
Open/close sideways, bow-to-wind

17.0 Holding Station Using Wind

Hold Station: Stern-to-Wind
Hold Station: Bow-to-Wind

18.0 Opening/Closing Maneuvers Using the Current

Open/close sideways, bow-to-current

19.0 Holding Station Using Current

Hold Station: Bow-to-Current

20.0 Anchoring

Preparation, Anchoring, Retrieval

21.0 Departing a Pier

Departing: Starboard Side to Pier/Calm Conditions
Departing: Port Side to Pier/Calm Conditions
Departing: Wind Across Pier
Departing: Wind Along Pier

22.0 Docking Alongside a Pier

Docking: Starboard Side to Pier/Calm Conditions
Docking: Port Side to Pier/Calm Conditions
Docking: Wind Across Pier
Docking: Wind Along Pier

23.0 Mooring Buoys

Preparation, Mooring Buoy Arrival, Casting off mooring buoy.

24.0 Boat Trim

Balance (trim) the boat load

25.0 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

26.0 Wheel Control

Wheel Control

27.0 Shifting and Throttle Control

Shifting Control
Throttle Control

28.0 Finding Displacement Mode

Find the RPM Range of Displacement Mode

29.0 Steering Straight in Displacement Mode

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

30.0 Crossing Waves in Displacement Mode

Encountering Waves and Wakes in Displacement Mode

31.0 Stopping in Displacement Mode

Standard Stop
Urgency Stop

32.0 Avoiding Objects in Displacement Mode

Swerve to Avoid Object Ahead

33.0 Recognizing Plowing Mode

Recognize Plowing Mode

34.0 Transitioning to/from Planing Mode

Coming Up Onto Plane
Coming Down Off Plane

35.0 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)

36.0 Steering Straight in Planing Mode

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

37.0 Turning in Planing Mode

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

38.0 Crossing Waves in Planing Mode

Encountering Waves and Wakes in Planing Mode

39.0 Stopping in Planing Mode

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

40.0 Avoidance Turns ("S" Turn) on Plane

Swerve to Avoid Object Ahead

41.0 Person Overboard Retrieval

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

42.0 Secure the Boat

Prepare to Leave the Boat Unattended

Additional Objectives Covered (if applicable)

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Explanation of Missed Skills

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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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