Powerboat Skills
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Leaving a Dock There are many ways to depart a dock. The method shown here is the "Back Away Departure" and is the most frequently used. |
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Minimum Control Speed A capability that is a "must" for anyone operating a powerboat in close quarters or around other boats or persons in the water. |
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Pivot Turn A method for turning a boat in a restricted area. Its success depends on positioning the helm first and then applying power in very short applications. It is seldom necessary to use more than idle RPM. |
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Crew Overboard and Person In the Water (PIW) Recovery Depicts two essential skills. First the procedure to follow when a crew member falls overboard and second how to recover a Person In the Water (PIW). |
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Holding Position |
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Approach to a Mooring Buoy |
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High-Speed Stop Safely brings a boat quickly to a stop without the danger of taking water over the transom. |
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Docking As with undocking there are many ways to dock. This is a commonly used method that works best in most conditions. |
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