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ASHORE KNOWLEDGE
The candidate must be able to:
Describe when a lifejacket should be worn.
- Put on and properly secure a Canadian Ministry of Transportation (MOT) approved lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD) on land, demonstrating that it is:
a) suitable for the weight and size of the wearer;
b) in good repair;
c) fits snugly so that it will not slip off in the water;
d) MOT approved. - Describe and demonstrate the proper sailing clothing and personal equipment for the following conditions for dinghy sailing:
a) hot sun;
b) rain or wet sailing;
c) cold weather, cold water;
d) always - footwear, lifejacket or PFD. - Describe the following safety actions to be followed immediately after a capsize:
a) ensure that you are not tangled in lines;
b) ensure the safety of crew members;
c) attempt to keep boat from "turning turtle";
d) keep one hand on the boat. - Describe how to right a capsized and turtled sailboat.
- List from memory the MOT required items for a sailboat not over 5.5 meters long as outlined in the current Boating Safety Guide.
- a) Without assistance, tie:
i) a reef or square knot in five seconds;
ii) a figure of eight knot in five seconds;
iii) a round turn and two half hitches in ten seconds;
iv) a bowline in ten seconds;
b) Describe the principal use of each of the above knots. - Describe four ways to identify from what direction the wind is blowing.