This 10- to 12-hour hands-on, on-the-water course is for anyone who will be operating a mark-set boat for a race, regatta or event. An operator of a mark-set boat is expected to be able to perform safety, rescue and mark-setting operations.
On-the-Water Sessions
VHF radio communications
Boat rescues, incl. capsizes
Person in Water rescue
Towing: astern & alongside
Williamson turn
Steering a range in/outbound
Intercepting & maintaining position with moving vessel
Use of bearings & GPS
Search pattern
Taking wind readings
Setting & moving marks using range/bearing & GPS
Setting a starting line & gate
Classroom Sessions
Weather & water briefings
VHF radio procedures
Safety & rescue equipment & procedures
Towing concepts
Search patterns concepts
Plotting a position
Calculating tides & currents
Race support boat equipment & procedures
Effects of wind & current
Race course configurations
Prerequisites
US Sailing/US Powerboating Safe Powerboat Handling Certificate
