Course Curriculum

  • 1

    FIRE SAFETY

    • Introduction

    • Fire Chemistry

    • Common Causes of Fire

    • Classes of Fire

    • Firefighting Chemicals

    • APASS

    • Fire Extinguisher Use

    • Fighting Specific Fires on Board

    • Fire Prevention

    • Conclusion

    • Quiz | Fire Safety
  • 2

    HEAVY WEATHER

    • Introduction

    • Avoiding Heavy Weather

    • Preparing for Heavy Weather

    • Heavy Weather Techniques for Racing & Cruising

    • Active Sailing Techniques

    • Passive Sailing Techniques

    • Drag Devices

    • Conclusion

    • Quiz | Heavy Weather
  • 3

    STORM SAILS

    • Introduction

    • Different Rig Types

    • Depowering the Rig

    • Examples of Depowering the Rig

    • Sail Reduction

    • Reefing

    • Examples of Reefing

    • Working Staysail

    • Storm Sails

    • Rigging the Storm Jib

    • Rigging the Storm Trysail

    • Conclusion

    • Quiz | Storm Sails
  • 4

    DAMAGE CONTROL

    • Introduction

    • Preparing for Damage Control

    • Flooding & Dewatering

    • Emergency Steering, Part I

    • Emergency Steering, Part II

    • Rig Inspection, Part I

    • Rig Inspection, Part II

    • If the Rig Comes Down, Now What?

    • Electrical & Fuel Systems

    • Fresh Water System

    • Sanitation System

    • Stepping & Rigging a Jury Rig

    • Conclusion

    • Quiz | Damage Control
  • 5

    Life Raft & Survival

    • Introduction

    • Types of Life Rafts

    • Enclosures & Stowage

    • The Decision to Abandon Ship

    • Abandoning Ship

    • Launching a Life Raft

    • Righting a Capsized Life Raft

    • Initial Actions on Board the Raft

    • Content of the Life Raft & Ditch Bag

    • Servicing & Renting

    • Conclusion

    • Quiz | Life Raft & Survival
  • 6

    Credits

    • Credits