Master, Yacht
Overall rating: (N/A)
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Commands yacht cruising on oceans, bays, lakes, and coastal
waters: Sets course of yacht, using navigational aids, such as
charts, area plotting sheets, compass, and sextant, and steers
yacht to avoid reefs, outlying shoals, and other hazadrs to
shipping.
Determines geographical position of yacht, using loran
or azimuths of celestial bodies. Signals passing ships, usnig
whistle, flashing lights, flags, and radio. Calculates landfall
(sighting of land), using electronic sounding devices and
following contour lines on chart. Approaches land, utilizing
aids to navigation, such as lights, lighthouses, and buyos.
Relinquishes commnad of yacht to Pilot, Ship (water trans.) to
guide yacht through hazardous waters. Maintains yacht's log. May
be liecnsed by U.S.
Coast Guard for steam or motor yacht
according to waters navigated and tonnage of yacht. May be
designated according to waters licensed to navigate as Master,
Coastiwse Yacht (water trans.); Master, Ocean Yacht (water
trans.); or according to yacht commanded as Master, Steam Yacht
(water trans.).
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Master, Yacht
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