RYA Logbook        Stage 4
A stage four certificate means that you have the skills to sail a double-handed boat as a crew or helm, and solve a variety of problems afloat. Passing this course is the natural entry point for the advanced courses.
Practical

Rigging, launching and recovery
Can rig, launch and recover in any wind direction
Can set up a boat according to weather conditions using sail and rig controls eg. mast rake, reefing
Ropework
Knows the uses of and can tie :
figure of eight, round turn and two half hitches, reef knot, bowline, clove hitch, rolling hitch, sheet bend
Sailing techniques and manoeuvres
Can demonstrate :
Sailing techniquies and manoeuvres from stage 3 in a crewed boat
Communicate effectively as helm and crew
Effective use of the five esentials by helm and crew afloat including the use of tell tales
Recovering a man overboard
eturning to a beach,** jetty or mooring safely in any wind direction