Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate has:

• Advanced knowledge of planning trips, sailing in groups, safety and guidelines including assessing sea conditions, terrain and underwater landscape

• Advanced knowledge of responsibilities, distribution of tasks, trip guidelines, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of traditional utility boats (sprit, gaff and square sail); equipment and its correct use when sailing and rowing
• Advanced knowledge of coast nature and culture
• Advanced knowledge of weather, wind, currents, drifts with relevance for sailing and rowing inshore
• Knowledge of the history of utility boats
• Advanced knowledge of utility boats and their history (sprit, gaff and square sail)

Skills

The candidate can:

• Master procedures and basic skills associated with the use of traditional utility boats (sprit and gaff sail), including their use in open waters
• Demonstrate how to dock and undock the boat in the correct manner
• Demonstrate that they master the use of the boat, even in challenging situations, such as heavy seas, strong winds, etc.
• Demonstrate that they master rescue techniques, self-rescue and rescuing others in connection with sailing utility boats (man-overboard) quickly and efficiently
• Show and explain more demanding coastal navigation, long trips, night navigation, oversailing, estimating speed, time, distance
• Master more complex maintenance and repair: repairing planking, replacing dowels, replacing planking, repairing leaks, etc.

General competence

The candidate:

• Can independently plan and execute trips and courses using utility boats
• Possesses the skills, experience and expertise of an excellent skipper

Course Description

• Planning trips that are challenging
• Sailing in rough seas and strong winds; assessing risk
• Safety, responsibility and consequences during demanding conditions
• Getting the boat ready for sea during demanding conditions
• Group dynamics on-board
• Navigation during demanding conditions
• The various roles of the skipper

Teaching and Learning Methods

• 1 lecture
• 7 days with supervisor

• Tuition; reading of curriculum literature by students; training skills: will be carried out with a view to achieving the learning outcomes described above. All practical teaching is obligatory.

Assessment Methods

100% compulsory participation in practical activities is required. The practical component counts for 60 % of the course grade; a 4-hour written examination counts for 40 % of the course grade. The course grade is awarded on a descending scale using letter grades from A to E for passes and F for fail.

The assessment methods are designed to assess the candidate's knowledge, skills and competence, and ability to communicate the subject; please refer to the learning outcomes above.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean