1. Basic Boat Handling
1. Can undertake appropriate pre-start checks on the engine and hull.
2. Can start and stop the engine.
3. Can steer the boat ahead and astern while making allowances for windage / current.
4. Have demonstrated that they can keep an effective lookout while underway.
5. Can describe the effect that excessive wash may have on moored boats, river / canal banks, wildlife and other water users such as fishermen.
6. Are aware of how wash is created and how to minimise it.
7. Can turn the boat in a confined space, allowing for the effect of wind and current.
8. Can hold the boat off a fixed or moored object, while allowing for the effects of wind and current.
9. Can “ferry glide” the boat across a channel against the current and / or wind.
10. Can describe the effects of loading and trim on the boats handling and safety.

2. Securing to & Leaving a Mooring Buoy
As crew, have demonstrated that they can, when picking up a mooring;
Prepare mooring warp(s) for use
2. Use the boat hook to recover the buoy
3. Communicate with the helm
4. Use appropriate knot to make fast
5. Release the boat from the mooring
As helm, have demonstrated that they can successfully bring a boat onto, and then leave, a mooring buoy and while doing so;
1. Communicate effectively with crew
2. Accurately assess wind and / or current
3. Choose an appropriate approach
Pick up the mooring with no way on vessel
5. Leave the mooring safely under control

3. Anchoring & Lee Shore Rescue
As crew, have demonstrated that they can, when anchoring the boat;
Prepare the anchor, chain and / or warp for use
2. Drop the anchor and pay out chain / warp as directed by skipper
3. Safely recover the chain / warp and weigh the anchor
4. Secure the anchor, anchor chain and warp
5. Tie correct knots to secure boat for lee shore rescue
As helm, have demonstrated that they can;
Select a suitable anchorage and location for rescue
2. Anchor the boat using appropriate anchor and scope
3. Determine whether or not the anchor is holding
4. Control the boat downwind to pass Tow Line Safely
5. Weigh the anchor and leave safely with boat under Tow

4. Leaving and Coming Alongside
As crew, have demonstrated that they can, when coming alongside and leaving a moored boat or pontoon;
Prepare, use and stow mooring lines and fenders correctly
Effectively use cleats and rings to both manoeuvre and secure the boat
Communicate effectively with the skipper and other crew members
Describe any likely hazards associated with this manoeuvre
Turn the boat while alongside using warps, windage and current only
As helm, have demonstrated that they can successfully bring a boat alongside and then leave a pier, pontoon or moored boat and while doing so;
Communicate effectively with crew
Prepare the boat and accurately assess wind and / or current
Chose an appropriate approach angle and speed to arrive under control
Do not require going into reverse to stop the boat but use conditions
Leave the object safely under control without bumping off anything

5. Rescue and Recover Kayak / Canoe
The Team must rescue a paddler and recover the canoe or kayak safely, then return them to shore.
Approach the upturned kayak safely and check status
2. Safely rescue the paddler into the safety boat.
3. Place the upturned kayak in the correct position to bail out the water without lifting full boat of water(Curl.)
Completely drain all water out of boat and stow all equipment safely, while returning to shore.
Assist canoeist back into boat while on the water and carefully depart from canoeist without causing a wash.
If the canoeist / kayaker is trapped unconscious in the boat, turn them over and start appropriate first aid immediately.

6. Rescue and Recover a Windsurfer
The Team must rescue a windsurfer and recover the board and sail safely, then return them all to shore.
Approach the windsurfing board safely and check status
2. Safely rescue the windsurfer into the safety boat.
3. Demonstrate the Tow alongside method using the sail for steering control.
Demonstrate the separating of board and sail to stow board on board and control rig in boat
Safely return all equipment and windsurfer back to shallow water and assist their return to shore.
If the windsurfer has any injuries apply appropriate first aid immediately and then deal with equipment.

7. upturned Dinghy (Unaccompanied)
Rescue and Recover an
upturned Dinghy (Unaccompanied)
The Team must rescue an upturned dinghy with no sailor to assist and then return the boat to shore.
Approach the upturned dinghy safely and check status for whether it is stuck in bottom and no one entrapped under hull.
2. Using either extra leverage on the hull / towing the boat up / Spinning with control method to right the boat. (For recommended methods ref RYA Safety Boat Handbook Page 25 & 26)
3. Return the boat safely to shore demonstrating short tow method (Ref Page 15)
Demonstrate towing the boat astern safely with crew assisting steering.
Safely return all equipment back to shore.

8. Rescue and Recover a Multi Handed Dinghy with Spinnaker and Trapeze
The Team must rescue an upturned dinghy with possibility of sailors
in the water or on trapeze and spinnaker may be up.
Approach the upturned dinghy safely and check status for whether it is stuck in bottom and no one entrapped under hull.
2. Using either extra leverage on the hull / towing the boat up / Spinning with control method to right the boat. (For recommended methods ref RYA Safety Boat Handbook Page 25 & 26)
3. Communicate effectively between rescue crew and sailors,
Demonstrate towing the boat astern safely with crew assisting steering.
Safely return all equipment back to shore.

9. Setup A Trapezoid Racing Course
The Team must setup and take down a trapezoidal course as seen in diagram.
Prepare, use and lay marks safely – the mark must hold with no floating excess line
Position the Windward Mark directly up wind of the Committee Boat
The Angles from mark 1 to mark 2 must be within 60 – 70 degrees.
The Leeward Gate Must be perpendicular to the wind from mark 2
The angle from gate 3 to the flag must be within 110 – 120 degrees.
The Pin end of the start-line and committee boat will be pre-set by the judge.
The Distance of each leg is up to the team to decide
A second boat will be made available to each team

10. Return to Shore and Safely tie to trailer
The Team must safely return to shore, land on trailer and prepare trailer for journey home.
The boat must return to shore under control, without a wash and not ground engine on bottom.
The boat must be manoeuvred safely onto the trailer and towing car carefully bring to a safe area for tying down
Good communication and team work between the boat crew and shore crew must be clear for all to see.
Engine and boat must all be securely tied down without any damage to equipment.
Lighting Board and High Visibility Cover for prop must be secure and fully operational.