Activity Topic Detail Instructor Notes Course
Slow speed maneuvering
while on the water
Demonstrated by
captain or instructor
Vessel trim Demonstration of
proper trim while
underway
Section 3
Controlling trim Use of devices, if
available for proper
trim of boat underway
Section 3
Wind effects Demonstration of how
wind affects the handling
of the vessel if
appropriate and safely
possible
Sections 3 & 11
Wave effects Demonstration of
wave effects on trim
and handling of vessel
if appropriate and
safely possible
Sections 3 & 11
Maneuvering with 1 or
2 engines
Demonstration of
boat handling characteristics
using 1 or 2
engines (inboard,
IO or outboard) as
available
Section 3
Turning with wind and
waves
Demonstration of
proper turning into
and with the wind
and waves if safely
possible
Sections 3 & 11
Encountering other
traffic
Both simulation
and potential actual
demonstration of
maneuvering in traffic
safely
Section 4
Pivot turns Demonstration of
proper use and
execution of pivot
turns
Section 3
Quick stops—warn
ahead of activity to sit
and hold on
Demonstration of
proper use and execution
of quick stops
Section 3
Rules of the road Instructor informal
quiz while underway
Lookouts Set lookouts and
discuss their value
Section 4
Safe speed Demonstrate safe
speed for type of
vessel used
Section 4
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