SOYC Improve Your Skills (IYS) Page 2 of 5

Appendix of mandatory items to be demonstrated or discussed during an IYS for existing skippers  

Administration

• Knowledge of Club rules and practices
• Knowledge of Damage and Insurance claims process
• Knowledge of paperwork and ships library

Safety

• Adequate safety awareness
• Practical knowledge of IRPCS sailing rules, lights, sounds and shapes
• Location awareness at all times
• Location and use of all safety gear aboard, including
• Emergency tiller
• EPIRB
• Flares
• Liferaft
• Grab bag
• Lifejackets
• Radio
• MOB equipment
• First aid
• Storm jib
• Fire extinguishers
• Fuel shut-off
• Gas safety (main solenoid-operated shutoff and cabin tap off except when gas is lit and no "purging of lines")

Management

• Adequate care and concern for crew members
• Crew management
• Adequate crew briefings
• Trip planning including contingency planning  (SOLAS 5 passage planning)