Keelboat NoviceBoats Unlocked:Any club reservation keelboat
Requirements: - Read the By-Laws.
- Pass the Novice and Skipper Dinghy Written Examinations.
- Be able to tie the following knots: Bowline, Cleating, Figure Eight, Sheet Bend, Rolling Hitch and Reef Knot.
- Know the reservation and check-out procedures appropriate to Keelboats.
- Attend a demonstration of rigging and equipment of the Keelboats given by a designated Chief.
- Take a Keelboat sailing test to demonstrate sailing proficiency equivalent to an Intermediate (Single-handed or Double-handed) Rating and ability to recover a man overboard.
- Display consideration for both the safety of lives while sailing and protection of club equipment.
Keelboat SkipperBoats Unlocked:Any club reservation keelboat
Requirements: - Read the By-Laws.
- Pass the Novice and Skipper Dinghy Written Examinations.
- Pass the Keelboat Skipper written test as administered by designated Chiefs only.
- Be able to tie the following knots: Bowline, Cleating, Figure Eight, Sheet Bend, Rolling Hitch and Reef Knot.
- Know the reservation and check-out procedures appropriate to Keelboats.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the many aspects of Keelboat sailing in tidal water including; basic navigation, anchoring, reefing, and changing sails, Inland and International Rules of the Road as part of a practical exam which may be given only by 'Keelboat Chiefs.'
- Demonstrate the use of such secondary equipment as head, engine, stove, seacocks, and compass.
- Demonstrate man overboard recovery.
- Display consideration for both the safety of lives while sailing and protection of club equipment.
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