(Optional) Maneuver a small boat on water in close quarters.

Maneuvering should include starting the engine, untying the lines, getting underway, keeping the vessel under control at all times, and safely returning to dock.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What is the order of operations for getting a boat safely underway?
  • What is the importance of tidal movement when operating a watercraft in close quarters?
  • How does wind speed affect maneuvers in close quarters?
  • How does an engine in reverse affect watercraft steering?