"The skill, techniques, or practice of handling a ship or boat at sea."
Learning how to properly handle a yacht, including docking, anchoring, and mooring.
Knots: Different types of knots used in boating for tying ropes to fenders, mooring, and tying knots to secure lines.
Rules of the Road: Learn the basic navigation rules and regulations for waterways to avoid any accidents and dangers when on the water.
Docking and Mooring: The process of approaching and securing a dock as well as mooring safety, considerations, and techniques.
Maneuvering: Learn boat maneuvering strategies, such as turning, stopping, and reversing to get the vessel safely to the desired location.
Anchoring: The process of anchoring the yacht, its safety considerations, and options available for anchoring.
Safety at Sea: Knowledge of safety regulations, seas, necessary security equipment, and appropriate safety protocols to protect yourself and others.
Maintenance: Maintenance and servicing of the yacht such as cleaning, engine servicing, painting, and storage before and after boating season.
Navigation: Knowing how to use navigation equipment, maps, charts, and GPS to determine your location and track your course.
Weather: Learn how to read weather reports and how to respond to them while navigating your boat and maintaining safety.
Communications: Communication etiquette, methods used, marine radio stations available, emergency communication protocols, and other relevant information.
Fuel and Power: Knowledge of the understanding of fuel and power systems, their functions, preventive maintenance, and fueling procedures.
Emergencies: Dealing with emergency situations, such as electrical failure, storms, engine failure, and more, with the proper emergency response and safety measures.
Docking: The process of maneuvering a yacht into a dock or slip using proper techniques and equipment.
Anchoring: The process of setting an anchor to keep the yacht stationary in a particular location.
Maneuvering in Tight Spaces: The ability to navigate the yacht through narrow waterways, channels, or marinas.
Sail Trim/Handling: The process of adjusting the sail to achieve proper speed and direction.
Knot Tying: The ability to tie various knots for securing the yacht to a dock, anchoring, or other purposes.
Steering: The process of operating the helm and steering the yacht in the desired direction.
Reading Nautical Charts: The ability to interpret and use nautical charts for navigation.
Navigation: The process of determining the yacht's position and plotting the course to the desired destination.
Safety: The ability to ensure the safety of the yacht and its passengers at all times, including handling emergencies and responding to threats.
Maneuvering in Wind/Waves: The ability to navigate the yacht in adverse weather conditions.
Radio Communication: The ability to communicate effectively with other boats and shore stations using VHF marine radios.
Boat Maintenance and Repair: The ability to perform basic maintenance and repairs on the yacht, including engine repairs, oil changes, and other tasks.
Crew Management: The ability to manage and coordinate the activities of the yacht's crew members.
Cargo Handling/Hauling: The ability to load and unload cargo on the yacht, including supplies and passengers.
Buoyancy Management: The ability to manage the buoyancy of the yacht in a variety of different conditions.
"It involves topics and development of specialized skills, including navigation and international maritime law and regulatory knowledge; weather, meteorology and forecasting; watchkeeping; ship-handling and small boat handling; operation of deck equipment, anchors and cables; ropework and line handling; communications; sailing; engines; execution of evolutions such as towing; cargo handling equipment, dangerous cargoes and cargo storage; dealing with emergencies; survival at sea and search and rescue; and fire fighting."
"...including navigation and international maritime law and regulatory knowledge."
"Watchkeeping; ship-handling and small boat handling; operation of deck equipment, anchors and cables; ropework and line handling; communications; sailing; engines; execution of evolutions such as towing; cargo handling equipment, dangerous cargoes and cargo storage; dealing with emergencies; survival at sea and search and rescue; and fire fighting."
"Weather, meteorology, and forecasting."
"Watchkeeping."
"Ship-handling and small boat handling."
"Operation of deck equipment, anchors, and cables."
"Ropework and line handling."
"Communications."
"Sailing."
"Engines."
"Execution of evolutions such as towing."
"Cargo handling equipment, dangerous cargoes, and cargo storage."
"Dealing with emergencies."
"Survival at sea and search and rescue."
"Firefighting."
"International maritime law and regulatory knowledge."
"Dangerous cargoes and cargo storage."
"The degree of knowledge needed within these areas is dependent upon the nature of the work and the type of vessel employed by a seafarer."