AFLOAT SKILLS

SECTION V - Boat Handling

14. Without instructor direction, act as skipper while sailing a boat:
    a) away from and back to a dock for various wind directions;
    b) away from and back to a mooring;
    c) on a windward/leeward course.
15. Without instructor direction, act as crew for the situations described in item 14. (This item is optional for students training for White Sail Level III in a single-handed sailboat.)
16. Demonstrate how different body crew positions affect the trim and performance of a sailboat and indicate the best positions for three given points of sail.
17. Without instructor direction, get a boat of irons by backing the jib and main using proper rudder corrections.
18. Single-handedly paddle a sailboat a distance of 30 meters (100 feet) without the use of a rudder. The boat must remain within 3 meters (10 feet) of either side of the direct track. (This should be carried out in light winds only. Rudder should be removed or lashed amidships.)
19. Demonstrate the following towing procedures:
    a) proper means to receive, secure and cast off a towline;
    b) correct towing points on a sailboat;
    c) proper securing inboard of a towline to a boat astern;
    d) correct boat trim, steering procedures and crew alertness while on the tow and while releasing from the tow.
20. Demonstrate the actions to be taken if a sailor falls overboard, with the boat under sail form the time the person falls overboard without warning until they are safely in performing this rescue.
21. Steer a boat purposely by the lee for 90 meters (100 yards) without gybing.
22. Without instructor direction or assistance, right a turtled boat and continue sailing.