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Title: | Sailing |
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Long Title: | Sailing |
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Course Description: | Focuses on the beginning sailor and is taught by American Sailing Association Certified Instructors and meets the safety requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard. The class is divided into two parts: Theory Classes and Sailing Sessions. Covers terminology, safety regulations, knots, sailing theory, and navigation. Sailing sessions include rigging, getting underway, safety rules, tacking, gibing, bearing away, boat handling in different weather conditions, overboard rescue, returning to the dock, and anchoring. Course costs include all boating equipment, textbooks, handouts, class materials, and the use of a 21` day sailor. |
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Min Credit: | 1 |
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Origin Notes: | PPCC |
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Course Notes: | New course entered 4/1/12 LK |
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Status Notes: | Was PED 128, changed 1/21/13 effective 201410 CFE |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Recall basic theories of sailing, and nomenclature of sailing terms.
A. Know USCG Sailing rules and regulations.
B. List appropriate sailing clothing and equipment.
C. Apply the skills of basic open water navigation using appropriate charts.
D. Navigate a multi-leg course of sail.
E. Know and apply the skills for rigging a sailboat and getting ready to sail.
F. Demonstrate the principles of safe boat handling and sailing techniques and skills.
G. Understand and apply the techniques needed for a man-overboard rescue.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Classroom Session
A. Overview ¿ The Sailboat and the Wind
B. Terminology
C. Safety Regulations
D. The Basic Boat/ Equipment
E. Skipper/Crew Responsibilities
F. Federal Requirements
G. Charts/Navigation
H. Hypothermia
II. Field Sessions
A. Boat Preparation
B. Rigging
C. Communication
D. Getting Underway
E. Tacking/Jibing
F. Sailing a Compass Course
G. Safe Sailing Under Different Weather Conditions
H. Man Overboard
I. Returning to the Dock
J. Mooring
K. Anchoring
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