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Transportation
Sailing
1. Introduction to Sailing
2. Fundamental Sailing Concepts
3. Anatomy of a Sailboat
4. Physics and Theory of Sailing
5. Basic Sailing Skills
6. Sail Trim and Boat Handling
7. Seamanship and Boat Handling
8. Navigation Fundamentals
9. Rules of the Road
10. Safety at Sea
11. Knots and Line Handling
12. Advanced Sailing Techniques
13. Maintenance and Care
10.
Safety at Sea
10.1.
Personal Safety Equipment
10.1.1.
Personal Flotation Devices
10.1.1.1.
PFD Types and Classifications
10.1.1.2.
Proper Fit and Use
10.1.1.3.
Maintenance and Inspection
10.1.2.
Safety Harnesses
10.1.2.1.
Harness Types
10.1.2.2.
Tether Systems
10.1.2.3.
Attachment Points
10.1.3.
Personal Safety Gear
10.1.3.1.
Knife and Tools
10.1.3.2.
Whistle and Signaling
10.1.3.3.
Emergency Lighting
10.2.
Vessel Safety Equipment
10.2.1.
Fire Safety
10.2.1.1.
Fire Extinguisher Types
10.2.1.2.
Fire Extinguisher Placement
10.2.1.3.
Fire Prevention
10.2.2.
Visual Distress Signals
10.2.2.1.
Flare Types
10.2.2.2.
Flare Storage
10.2.2.3.
Flare Deployment
10.2.3.
Sound Signaling Devices
10.2.3.1.
Horn Requirements
10.2.3.2.
Whistle Backup
10.2.3.3.
Sound Signal Procedures
10.3.
Emergency Preparedness
10.3.1.
Emergency Action Plans
10.3.1.1.
Crew Briefings
10.3.1.2.
Emergency Assignments
10.3.1.3.
Communication Plans
10.3.2.
Abandon Ship Procedures
10.3.2.1.
Life Raft Deployment
10.3.2.2.
Grab Bag Contents
10.3.2.3.
Survival Priorities
10.3.3.
Search and Rescue
10.3.3.1.
Distress Communications
10.3.3.2.
SAR Coordination
10.3.3.3.
Rescue Procedures
10.4.
Weather Safety
10.4.1.
Weather Information Sources
10.4.1.1.
Marine Weather Forecasts
10.4.1.2.
Weather Routing Services
10.4.1.3.
Onboard Weather Instruments
10.4.2.
Heavy Weather Preparation
10.4.2.1.
Storm Avoidance
10.4.2.2.
Heavy Weather Tactics
10.4.2.3.
Crew Safety Measures
10.4.3.
Lightning Safety
10.4.3.1.
Lightning Risk Assessment
10.4.3.2.
Lightning Protection
10.4.3.3.
Emergency Procedures
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