Training Checklist - NSBC 3

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 2 : 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

4.0 Boat Trip

Balance (trim) the boat load

5.0 Starting the Engine/Engine Stop Lanyard

Attach the Engine Stop Lanyard
Cold Start the Engine
Test the Auto-Stop Lanyard
Engine Restart without the Engine Stop Lanyard

6.0 Wheel Control

Wheel Control

7.0 Shifting and Throttle Control

Shifting Control
Throttle Control

8.0 Finding Displacement Mode

Find the RPM Range of Displacement Mode

9.0 Steering Straight in Displacement Mode

Steer Straight Toward a Distant Object
Steer at a Different Object

10.0 Crossing Waves in Displacement Mode

Encountering Waves and Wakes in Displacement Mode

11.0 Stopping in Displacement Mode

Standard Stop
Urgency Stop

12.0 Avoiding Objects in Displacement Mode

Swerve to Avoid Objects Ahead

13.0 Ferrying: Bow-to-Wind & Stern-to-Wind

Ferry Sideways, Bow to Wind
Ferry Sideways, Stern to Wind

14.0 Holding Station : Bow-to-Wind & Stern-to-Wind

Holding Station, Bow to Wind
Holding Station, Stern to Wind

15.0 Ferrying : Bow-to-Current

Ferry Sideways, Bow to Current

16.0 Holding Station : Bow-to-Current

Hold Station, Bow to Current

17.0 Secure the Boat

Prepare to Leave the Boat Unattended

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