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Seamanship

  1. Demonstrate the correct way of (a) whitting, (b) coiling, and (c) linging a rope using at least a 1-inch circumference rope. Describe the characteristics of three (3) different types of rope commonly used by seaferer.

  2. Using at least a 1-inch circumference rope, make:
    1. At least three (3) kinds of knots used by seaferer
    2. Two (2) bends
    3. Two (2) kinds of hitches
    4. A short splice
    5. Explain the practical uses in seamanship of each type or the knot, bend, hitch, and splice demonstrated

  3. Demonstrate on sail cloth the use of palm and needle and in making:
    1. A herring-bone stitch
    2. Both flat and round seams

  4. Demonstrate:
    1. Making a line fast to a cleat, ring-bold and file
    2. A simple whip
    3. A single block tackle

  5. Describe and explain the uses of:
    1. A snatch block
    2. A Becket

  6. Do any four (4) of the following:
    1. Compass
      1. Box the compass to 32 points
      2. Explain the quarter point and degree systems, compass deviations and compass variations
      3. Know the importance of the North Star to seafarer
    2. Weather and Navigation
      1. Know about weather, tides, and coast and geodetic survey charts
      2. Understand the buoyage system used in coastal harbors, rivers, and bays
    3. Anchors and Lead lines
      1. Describe at least two (2) types of anchors
      2. Explain the uses and features of a lead line
    4. Board Equipment
      1. Know the required lights and equipment for:
        • A power-driven pleasure boat of class 2
        • A power-drive motorboat under 26 feet
        • Sailing vessels
    5. Flag Etiquette
      1. Understand how to properly fly the ensign, jack, and two other common flags on boats
    6. Safety and Signals
      1. Know the danger sector when two vessels are approaching
      2. Understand passing signals for different situations
      3. Learn two type of distress signals used at sea
    7. Swimming and Lifesaving
      1. Fully dressedm, jump into deep water, undress, and swim 100 meters with supervision
      2. Demonstrate the proper use of a lifebelt and lifebuoy