Each student in turn will have a go at all of the following:
Aim: Good crew communications
- Carry out good crew communications prior to any action i.e. when speeding up, turning or slowing down so there are no surprises !
Aim: Good throttle control
- Helm to bring powerboat gradually 'just' onto the plane and maintain a fixed speed i.e. 16 knots
Aim: Trim control
- Helm to adjust trim (trim tabs and/or power trim) to obtain optimum position
Aim: Turning (1 hand steer, 1 hand gear)
- Warn crew and carry out 360º check to ensure safe and clear prior to starting turn
- Perform wide, gentle turn/s maintaining a planing speed
Aim: Slowing down safely
- Warn crew and carry out 360º check (particularly behind) prior to slowing
- Trim engine down
- Reduce power gradually to reduce possibility of swamping
TOP TIP: Try to avoid engine ventilation