Competent Cruising Crew (Level 2) Yachting New Zealand

• Performing safety checks.
• The correct procedure for use of VHF radio in an emergency
• An understanding of a marine engine, carrying out pre-start motor checks and how to start and manoeuvre
• Berthing and person overboard exercises under power and under sail
• Hoisting and setting the jib/main, changing the headsail, tacking/gibing and sail trimming skills in all crew positions.
• Helming a boat under instruction
• Planning a voyage and use basic navigation skills
• Experiencing a night sail (optional)
• A range of anchoring techniques
• Good boat keeping.
• ‘Rules of the Road’ on the water
• Tow and row a dinghy safely including coming alongside and transferring passenger

Accrediting Sailing Holidays

• Six-day sailing holiday.  Three days with an instructor then three days sailing by yourselves and applying the knowledge.

Note: Practical on the water assessment during the course by your instructor