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Powerboat ICC
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What is the ICC best described as?Why are pre-departure checks especially important in powerboats?What should be assessed before committing to a slipway launch?What is the safest close-quarters speed principle?What changes most at planing speed?What is the first crew action after someone falls overboard?What should be considered before anchoring?What is safe speed?What should a short powerboat passage plan include?What does Level 2 Powerboat Handling focus on?How should a kill cord be used?Why check the tide window before launch?Why use short bursts of power?When should speed be reduced near a hazard?A person overboard is alongside the recovery point. Which engine control is essential before bringing them within reach of the propeller?What confirms an anchor is probably holding?What should powerboats do in a head-on situation?Why plan the return before leaving?What should be checked before relying on an ICC abroad?What should be included in a powerboat fuel check?