Competent Crew Certificate
To be certified as "Competent Crew" the candidate must have attained all of the following endorsements and the type of vessel used for the instruction must be noted on page 14 or 15.
Module 1 "Seamanship Sail 1"
Module 2 General Seamanship Endorsement
Module 3 Emergency Procedures Endorsement
Seamanship Sail 1 Endorsement
To receive the "Seamanship Sail 1" Endorsement the candidate is required to:
Identify from a diagram or on a vessel:
all standing rigging
all running rigging
all sails and parts of the sails
reefing system, lines, cringles and ties
the hull and keel
tiller or wheel & emergency tiller
self-bailing system, manual & electrical bilge pumps
cockpit, deck and cabin
mast and boom parts including windex, if fitted
pulpit, stanchions and lifelines
dock lines and fenders
outhaul, downhaul, cunningham, boom-vang, topping lift, traveler, fairlead track, fairlead car, turning blocks, winches
State the purpose and limitations of pulpits and lifelines.
While acting as crew, including the helm, demonstrate the ability to:
prepare the vessel to sail. e.g. bend on sails, run sheets
raise and lower sails
use safe winch techniques
respond to basic sailing commands outlined in the ISPA manual by exhibiting basic sail trim and demonstrating basic sailing theory while manning the main sheet and jib sheet, in unison with the helm for:- all points of sail, coming about, gybing, heading up and bearing away.
assist in reefing the main, shaking the reef and changing foresails
be able to state the point of sail at any time when under sail
assist in heaving to and MOB drill
lower and stow sails
hold a steady course using terrestrial references or compass
Describe the location of the safe and dangerous working areas for the crew on a vessel under sail.
Fit a personal safety harness, understand how to attach it to the vessel and be able to move around the vessel safely.
Describe the following nautical terms:
forward and aft; ahead and astern; abeam
port, starboard, windward, leeward, heading up, bearing away
underway, no way, in irons, leeway
port tack, starboard tack, close hauled, close reach, beam reach, broad reach, running before the wind
a sailboat tacking, reaching, gybing, beating, running, luffing and sailing by-the-lee
Tie and explain the use of all of the following knots:-
Reef knot, bowline, figure of eight, double overhand knot, cow hitch, clove hitch, double sheet bend, round turn with two half hitches, rolling hitch.
General Seamanship Endorsement
To receive the General Seamanship Endorsement the candidate is required to:
Identify the following sailing vessels
Sloop with fractional rig and with masthead rig, Cutter, Yawl, Ketch, Cat rig, Catamaran, Trimaran, Schooner.
Identify the following power driven vessels
Group 1 Personal Water Craft (PWC)
Group 2 Power Driven Dinghies and Inflatables
Group 3 Sport Craft Inboard/Outboard
Group 4 Direct drive single screw
Group 5 Direct drive twin screw
Identify the following hulls :
flat bottom, Vee bottom, round bottom, catamaran, tri-maran
Describe the difference between planing, semi-displacement and displacement hulls.
List the information on loading capacities and auxiliary engine power maximums found on the standards decal.
Describe how to load a vessel safely, including the position and number of people on board, and the resultant effect on handling and performance.
Describe the hull numbering requirements used for vessel identification, the position where numbers are to be displayed and the documentation required.
Draft a list of all government required safety items for the teaching vessel or candidate?s vessel, know the limitations of such equipment, the best position to place each of these items so they are ready for immediate use.
State the basic maintenance on the following;
hull.
engine.
personal flotation devices.
navigation lights.
fire extinguishers.
flame arrestors.
sound producing devices.
through hull fittings
cockpit drainage system
electrical and mechanical bilge pumps.
List any equipment e.g. absorbent pads required on the vessel for sewage containment or discharge.
List any necessary, additional equipment that should be carried. depending on vessel size and area of operation.
Demonstrate one method of putting a life jacket on which could be used if this task had to be carried out while the candidate is in the water.
Flake and coil a line.
Demonstrate the correct procedure to operate a marine head.
Assist in docking and leaving the dock demonstrating the following:
correct placement of dock lines and fenders
snugging down
correct tying to a cleat and spar
properly stowing dock lines & fenders
Assist in anchoring the vessel and weighing anchor.
Identify four popular types of anchor and their uses.
Identify the international diving flag (carried on a vessel) and the diver down flag.
Identify a lee shore and describe what action to take to avoid shipwreck.
Describe safe refueling procedures for vessels with both removable and inboard fuel tanks.
Carry out a thorough check of the fuel system, the quantity and type of fuel and the delivery of fuel.
Carry out pre-start engine check, starting procedure, after start checks and periodic checks while the engine is running.
Shut the engine down using the correct procedures.
Describe or demonstrate with a dingy, how to board, move on and off a beach, row with waves, dock with oars and auxiliary power and state the lights carried at night.
Demonstrate the effects of prop walk on a vessel with a single screw.
Describe where to find
small vessel regulations, boating restriction regulations and any other regulations related to small vessels
State the duties of the Skipper and Crew
Emergency Procedures Endorsement
To receive the Emergency Procedures Endorsement the candidate is required to:
State the fire and explosion hazards on a vessel.
Describe what precautions can be taken to avoid such hazards and know the best plan of action in a related emergency.
Describe the most immediate action to take in the following emergencies:
water is seen to be rising above the cabin floor
the rudder breaks or steering system fails
the vessel is dragging anchor
sheet or dock line wraps around the prop
the vessel touches bottom when at anchor
running aground on soft bottom
running aground on rocks, hull is damaged
Sail only
windward shroud breaks when beating
forestay or backstay breaks
halyard breaks
Demonstrate the procedures required to handle and safely ignite the type of flares on the training vessel.
Heave a line accurately.
Describe or demonstrate the use of a kill cord.
Prepare a towing harness for the teaching vessel, and describe the precautions to be taken and the dangers of towing. State the reason to have an agreement on payment terms before accepting a tow.
Using a V.H.F. radio
locate the channel for weather reports locate channel 16
describe how to send and receive a Pan-Pan call and a Mayday call
Draft a list of personal equipment and clothing to be used on the training vessel, which will optimize comfort and survival.
State three fundamental rules for preventing accidents.
State the legal requirements for keeping a lookout.
State the legal requirements for rendering assistance.
State when an accident report must be filed.
Describe what hypothermia is, how to avoid and treat it.
Describe what action to take after capsizing a dinghy.
State 3 ways to rescue a MOB from a dinghy canoe or PWC.
Please Note
Operator licensing in many states in the US, and depending on age and vessel size in Canada, is already mandatory.
On Completion of the Competent Crew and Day Skipper Course you can write the exam for:
Either
Canadian Coast Guard Pleasure Craft Operator Card
Or
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (US) Certificate.