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Here's
what
one recent student said:
"Captain
Peter, the instructor, is an excellent teacher with a calm and reassuring
demeanor. He adapts his teaching style to fit the student(s), but
tends to go with a hands-on approach, which we felt was extremely
beneficial to our particular group. After the first ten minutes
in the water, the students piloted the boat the entire time we were
underway. Peter uses the phrase "Set yourself up to succeed"
quite a bit and he constantly supervises, but only intervenes when
absolutely necessary."
C.
Platt
Oakland, CA
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IN HARBOR CLOSE QUARTERS
CLASS OUTLINE
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Overview of Boating
and Boating Physics
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Model-based instruction
Boating safety
Use of fenders
Boating terms
Engine explanation
Understanding prop walk and the rudder.
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Maneuvering
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Turning the boat using
"prop walk," "prop wash," and the rudder.
Tight maneuvering in close-harbor conditions (Extensive instruction)
Small turn-radius turns
Docking and casting off
Three rules of throttle control
Warping (Docking and casting off in adverse or high wind situations)
Understanding "wind lock" and the wind's effect on the boat's
position and handling.
Judging the boatıs position on the waterline from the bridge.
(a.k.a. "seeing through fiberglass")
Solo docking / casting off
Solo warping
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Knots and Knot Uses
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Bowline, Cleft hitch,
Half-hitch, Running hitch, Clove hitch
Securing perpendicular and parallel loads
Sailor rescue (bowline)
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Anchoring
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Overview
Physics of the anchor and anchoring
Chain-to-rope ratios for different situations.
Performance exercise (solo)
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Emergency Maneuvers
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Overview
Sailor overboard
Williamson turn
Appointing a "spotter" for overboard alert.
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