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1) Qualify for the Royal Yachting Association's National
Powerboat Certificate 2
2) Take charge of a small crew and prepare the boat for
service, including the provision of all equipment. Supervise
checking the engine, fuel and pump, and then:
a) Show that they can operate the correct towing procedure,
including disposition of crew, and that they are familiar
with the use of the kedge anchor in an emergency.
b) With minimum assistance, cast off with the tide or current
ahead using the spring method. Steer a compass course as
set by the examiner, and anchor correctly. Recover the ground
tackle, get under way and return alongside against the tide
or current without using reverse gear. Moor with spring and
headrope.
c) Respond to a 'distress' signal, take charge of the crew,
cast off with the tide or current astern, using the spring
and headrope method and proceed to a 'stranded craft', which
will be aground in confined waters. Approach across the tide
or current and take aboard a 'survivor'. Manoeuvre clear,
using reverse gear, and proceed to pick up a 'body', which
will not be an actual person from the water. Bring the boat
alongside with the tide or current, using reverse gear and
giving appropriate orders to crew, and make fast. Supervise
preparations necessary to disembark the 'casualty'.
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