Advanced Coastal Cruising
Prerequisites: 101 - 103 - 104 - 105
Includes a written test (takes most students about 2 hours)
- theory of true and apparent wind and sailing using force diagrams
- causes and corrections of lee and weather helm
- sail shapes and sail interactions as needed for different wind strengths and points of sail Describe the effects of sail trimming on sail shape and sail interactions.
- proper selection of sails on a given boat for all weather conditions.
- using a barometer and a thermometer in predicting weather.
- cirrus, cirrostratus, altocumulus, stratocumulus, cumulonimbus, and cumulus clouds and the weather expected with each
- local weather in relation to thermal winds and prevailing winds
- three sources of weather information
- appropriate heavy weather precautions, including steps for skipper and crew to "heave to" and "lye a-hull."
- methods of rafting at anchor during day and night and the possible problems.
- step by step how to secure a boat overnight with one anchor and stern made fast to the shore or dock.
- various anchoring techniques including two methods of setting two anchors, retrieving fouled anchor, use of a tripline, anchor buoy and maintaining anchor watch
- how to prevent the tender/dinghy from riding up and bumping the vessel's hull while anchored at night
- proper towing techniques and hazards associated with towing
- list visual distress signals from memory
- actions during various emergencies while under sail or under power
- fuel range and factors that could affect vessel's range
- water capacity on selected boat and the minimum water requirement per person
- appropriate corrective measures for common engine problems as applicable to the boat selected
- preseason maintenance and checks of various boat systems
- permanent and temporary installation methods of grounding for lightning and safety measures to prevent accidents due to lightning
- overhead power lines
- uses, capabilities and limitations of a permanently mounted and a portable radar reflector
- skipper's responsibilities and actions for common courtesies and customs of yachtsmen
- documents required and the procedures followed when leaving and entering U.S. territorial waters and foreign countries.
II. Sailing Skills
- act as helmsman and demonstrate the proper techniques in all points of sail with varying wind force.
- work to weather to best advantage using windshifts, tides and local geography.
- sail a compass course (within 10 degrees) with sails trimmed.
- correct methods of launching and towing a dinghy.
- correct methods of launching, securing and stowing of dinghy outboard motor
- proper nighttime person overboard procedures
- optional: procedures for spinnaker sailing. The certifying instructor will indicate spinnaker use in the certification box on the appropriate page.
- set anchor, weigh anchor, pick up, cast off moorings and dock the boat under various conditions
- two methods for taking soundings
- stand a navigation watch during a passage of about 20 miles by night and 20 miles by day
- demonstrate skills required for all lower ASA levels.
- Act as skipper and crew on a live-aboard cruise of at least 48 hours (30 hours minimum instructional program).
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