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YOUNG MASTERS PROGRAM
Wakefield Canal Boats
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YOUNG LEADERS
Ages 14 - 18
Wakefield Canal Boats are pleased to offer our Young Master course. This will expand our existing training programmes for adult scouting members to Explorers and Young Leaders
You will achieve a Scout Young Master Award and a Helmsman certificate from the Royal Yachting
Association.
This is a two-day course where you will master the skills to safely and professionally handle a canal boat on the canals and river network. You will also learn the boat systems and be able to perform mechanical checks to ensure it is safe to sail. It will teach boat handling and safety and is a stepping stone to the 'Narrowboat Adventurous Activities Permit' which can be obtained once you reach the age of 18. Each course will have a maximum of 3 trainees and 2 trainers.
Day 1
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Introductions to the waterways,
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Safety briefing, life jackets,
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Vessel systems,
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Deck equipment, knot and ropework
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Vessel handling,
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Reading the channel,
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Boat etiquette,
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Locks
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Roll of the lookout,
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‘Winding’ or turning, reversing, mooring Emergency stops,
Day 2
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Set up procedures for cruising,
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Engine checks,
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Regulations (IRPCS),
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Running aground
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Emergency procedures, rescue procedures, vessel fire
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Route planning,
Interested, please contact youngmasters@jubileeventure.org.uk or fill in the form below!
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