Lesson 1First aid and survival kit contents: seasickness remedies, hypothermia management, trauma supplies, CPR basicsOutlines recommended first aid an survival gear fi coastal boatin, includin seasickness remedies, hypothermia prevention, trauma supplies, CPR basics, an how fi organize, waterproof, an regularly check di onboard kit.
Core contents of a coastal first aid kitManaging seasickness and dehydration at seaRecognizing and treating hypothermia earlyBleeding control, dressings, and splintingCPR basics and emergency response sequenceLesson 2Personal flotation devices: types, correct sizing for adults and children, wear policy while underwayCovers French rules fi lifejackets, buoyancy aids, an harnesses, includin buoyancy ratings, correct sizin fi adults an children, inspection routines, an policies fi wearin PFDs underway in varyin sea an weather conditions.
French buoyancy categories 50N, 100N, 150NChoosing PFDs for adults, children, and infantsInflatable versus foam lifejackets at seaFitting, adjustment, and crotch strap useInspection, servicing, and CO₂ cylinder checksLesson 3Visual distress signals: hand flares, parachute flares, orange smoke, conditions for use and shelf lifeDetails types of visual distress signals, dem legal carriage fi 0–6 NM in France, correct deployment techniques, safe handlin, storage, an how fi coordinate flare use wid radio calls an search an rescue services.
French legal flare requirements up to 6 NMHand flares: range, handling, and burn hazardsParachute rockets: firing angles and driftOrange smoke for daytime location markingStorage, expiry dates, and disposal of pyrotechnicsLesson 4French legal mandatory safety equipment list for coastal navigation: lifejackets, distress signals, fire extinguisher, sound signals, navigation lights (reference to French regulations)Summarizes French legal safety gear fi coastal navigation up to 6 NM, includin lifejackets, distress signals, fire extinguishers, sound signals, an lights, wid guidance pon inspections an keepin proof of compliance.
French coastal navigation safety categoriesMinimum lifejacket and buoyancy requirementsRequired distress signals and fire equipmentSound signaling and navigation light rulesRecordkeeping, inspections, and onboard checksLesson 5Fire safety on small motorboats: extinguisher types (A/B/C), placement, maintenance and inspectionDetails fire risks pon small motorboats, extinguisher classes an ratings, correct placement, inspection routines, an crew trainin fi engine, fuel, an galley fires, includin shutdown an evacuation procedures.
Common fire causes on small powerboatsExtinguisher classes A, B, C and ratingsNumber, size, and placement of extinguishersInspection, servicing, and pressure checksEngine shutdown and fuel isolation in a fireLesson 6Charts, publications and tools considered essential: paper chart folio for area, pilot book excerpts, tide tables, compass, parallel rulers, handheld GPS redundancyExplains essential charts, publications, an tools fi safe coastal navigation, focusin pon redundancy, accuracy, an practical use when electronics fail, an how fi keep all navigation data updated fi French waters.
Required paper charts for 0–6 NM coastal zoneUsing pilot books and local notices to marinersTide tables, tidal streams, and height calculationsMagnetic compass checks and deviation controlParallel rulers, dividers, and backup handheld GPSLesson 7Emergency location devices: PLB/EPIRB vs handheld VHF DSC, signaling mirror, flares storage and registrationCompares PLBs, EPIRBs, an handheld VHF DSC radios fi distress alertin, plus mirrors an flares, explainin registration, programmin, battery life, mountin, an integration wid other onboard safety systems.
EPIRB types, coding, and registration in FrancePLB use for crew and personal overboard safetyHandheld VHF DSC setup, MMSI, and test callsUsing mirrors, lights, and non-pyro signalsBattery life, self-tests, and mounting optionsLesson 8Navigation lights and day shapes: port/starboard, masthead, all-round lights for small powerboatsExplains navigation lights an day shapes fi small powerboats, includin correct color, arcs, placement, an switchin, plus common errors, maintenance, an how fi remain visible an compliant in coastal night operations.
Required lights for power-driven vessels under wayAnchor lights and optional all-round white lightsSide lights, masthead, and stern light sectorsDay shapes for anchoring and restricted abilityLamp, LED, wiring checks, and lens cleaningLesson 9Sound signaling devices: horn, whistle, bell rules and practical useCovers mandatory an recommended sound signalin devices, includin horn, whistle, an bell, wid French an COLREGS rules, maintenance, an practical use fi maneuverin, warnin, an reduced visibility situations.
Legal sound signal requirements for small craftTypes of horns and whistles for coastal boatsBell use at anchor and in restricted visibilityStandard maneuvering and warning sound signalsMaintenance and regular testing of sound devicesLesson 10Anchoring equipment: anchor types suitable for small coastal bays, chain/rope scope calculation, spare rode, anchor bridleDescribes anchorin systems fi coastal bays, coverin anchor types, chain an rope combinations, scope calculation, settin an retrievin techniques, an di value of spare rode, snubbers, an bridles fi small motorboats.
Anchor types for sand, mud, and mixed bottomsChain, rope, and combined rode configurationsScope calculation for depth and conditionsSetting, checking, and breaking out the anchorSpare anchor, backup rode, and anchor bridle useLesson 11Bilge and dewatering equipment: manual bilge pump, electric bilge pump, buckets, patching kitsExplains bilge an dewaterin systems pon small motorboats, includin manual an electric pumps, buckets, an emergency patchin kits, wid emphasis pon installation, testin, an response procedures fi floodin incidents.
Manual bilge pump capacity and placementElectric bilge pumps, wiring, and float switchesBilge strainers, non-return valves, and clogsUsing buckets and sponges for rapid dewateringTemporary hull patching and leak control kits
