KEY TEACHING POINTS: 1 hand gear, 1 hand steering wheel
Area: Large open space clear of hazards
ACTIVITY:
Starting: Killcord, Pre-start checks, Starting procedure
Gears: Practice smooth gear change, Forward, Neutral, Reverse
Ahead: Engage forward gear, gradual slow speed increase from tick over. Practice turning to Port and Starboard, note the fact that turning is most effective when in gear. Awareness of pivot points.
Astern: Look astern when going backwards but also maintain a 360 deg look out, Awareness of risk of flooding. Awareness of pivot points.
Stopping: Ensure area is clear of other vessels and hazards, Engage Neutral gear, Turn off engine
Instructor to move powerboat into open area clear of hazards.