Recreational Courses Syllabus.

Each IYT International Certificate course, consists of a series of theory and practical modules. At the start of each module, your IYT Professional Instructor will briefly go through with you the aims and objectives of the module, so that you have a clear understanding of what is being taught and why. After finishing a module, there is a de-briefing session to check whether you have understood everything as well as to discuss what has been taught.

What am I going to learn so that I feel confident and secure on a boat ?

We all started off as beginners, for many the first time on a boat is exciting and full of adventure; for others, it can be quite daunting. No matter how you feel, the course is all about gaining your initial individual confidence.

Module 2 -theory.

2.1. Introduction.
2.2. Nautica terminology.
2.3. Ropework.
2.4. Basic rule of the road
2.5. Introduction to weather.
2.6. Sails and sail handling.
2.7. Boat handling under power.
2.8. Planning the first passage.
2.9. De-briefing.

Module 3 -practical.

3.1. Introduction.
3.2. Safety on board and safety equipment.
3.3. Vessel equipment and instruments.
3.4. Engine checks and maintenance.
3.5. Deck seamanship.
3.6. Sails and sail handling.
.............either.............
3.7. Sailing vessel crew handling skills
.............or.............
3.7. Power vessel crew handling skills.
3.8. De-briefing.

Module 4 -theory.

4.1. Introduction.
4.2. Nautical knowledge.
4.3. Basic rule of the road.
4.4. Charts and compass.
4.5. Sails and sail handling.
4.6. Marine manners, customs and etiquette.
4.7. De-briefing.

Module 5 -practical.

5.1. Introduction.
5.2. Safety checks.
5.3. Deck seamanship.
5.4. Sails and sail handling.
.............either.............
5.5. Sailing vessel crew handling skills.
.............or.............
5.6. Power vessel crew handling skills.
5.7. De-briefing.

Module 6 -theory and practical.

6.1. Introduction.
6.2. Dinghy theory.
6.3. Dinghy practical

Assessment -theory and practical.

as.1. Review.
as.2. Theory and practical crew tests.
.............either.............
as.3. Sailing vessel crew handling skills test.
.............or.............
as.3. Power vessel crew handling skills test.
as.4. Final course de-briefing.

What are you going to teach me to give me enough confidence to be in charge ?

Everything we possibly can, slowly and surely, even if we have to repeat some things, until you achieve enough confidence to be in charge of a boat, safely and enjoyably.

Module 8 -theory.

8.1. Introduction.
8.2. Responsibilities of a watchkeeper.
8.3. Charts and chartwork.
8.4. Compass and magnetism.
8.5. Buoyage.
8.6. De-briefing.

Module 9 -practical.

9.1. Introduction.
9.2. Safety brief.
9.3. Galley.
.............either.............
9.4. Sailing vessel handling skills
.............or.............
9.4. Power vessel handling skills.
9.5. De-briefing.

Module 10 -theory.

10.1. Introduction.
10.2. Basic first aid.
10.3. Collision regulations.
10.4. Customs, manners and legal requirements.
10.5. De-briefing.

Module 11 -practical.

11.1. Introduction.
11.2. Passage plan.
11.3. Short passages.
11.4. Boat handling skills.
11.5. De-briefing.

Assessment -theory and practical.

as.1. Review.
as.2. Theory tests.
.............either.............
as.3. Sailing vessel handling skills test.
.............or.............
as.3. Power vessel handling skills test.
as.4. Final course de-briefing.

What are you going to show me, so I become more expert as a captain/skipper ?

We begin with your weaknesses and your concerns, and we work on those, whilst filling in any gaps or shortfalls you may have in your experience or knowledge.

Module 14 -theory.

14.1. Introduction.
14.2. Taking over a vessel and check out.
14.3. Tides and currents theory.
14.4. Chartwork.
14.5. De-briefing.

Module 15 -practical.

15.1. Introduction.
15.2. Vessel check out.
15.3. Responsibilities of captain/skipper.
15.4. Seamanship.
..............either.............
15.4. Sailing vessel handling skills
.............or.............
15.4. Power vessel handling skills.
15.5. De-briefing.

Module 16 -theory.

16.1. Introduction.
16.2. Meterorolgy.
16.3. Pilotage and passage planning..
16.4. Collision regulations.
16.5. De-briefing.

Assessment -theory and practical.

as.1. Review.
as.2. Theory tests.
.............either.............
as.3. Sailing vessel handling skills test.
.............or.............
as.3. Power vessel handling skills test.
as.4. Final course de-briefing.