| (A) |
MATE:
Minimum qualification to crew on small sailing craft |
| B-DS |
DINGHY
SKIPPER: Qualified to handle small centerboard sailing craft in
local waters |
| B-KBS |
KEEL
BOAT SKIPPER: Qualified to handle a small keel boat sailing craft
in local waters |
| B-CS |
DAY
SAILING CRUISING SKIPPER: Qualified to handle small sailing craft
with auxiliary power in local waters. Boat may have some ships
systems |
| B-CSN |
CRUISING
SKIPPER: Qualified to handle small sailing craft with auxiliary
power in local waters. The N signifies that person has been certified
for sailing at night and reduced visibility |
| (C) |
CREW:
Individual with no formal training aboard a large sailing vessel |
| (SC) |
SENIOR
CREW: Individual with formal training aboard a large sailing vessel
and has met all the PQS requirements for Crew |
| (WC) |
WATCH
CAPTAIN: Individual who has met all PQS requirements for Watch
Captain |
| D-CS |
CRUISING
SKIPPER: Individual qualified to command a sailing vessel in designated
or coastal waters. Qualification includes night experience and
demonstrated navigation knowledge and skills. Any course developed
for this certification must be approved by the DONS. |
| D-SS |
SENIOR
SKIPPER: Individual who has met all PQS requirements for Senior
Skipper D-SS qualified to command a large sailing yacht offshore |
| E-MS |
MASTER
SKIPPER: Qualified to command and race a large sailing yacht offshore
under all conditions |
| Q-MO |
MASTER
OCEAN: Honorary title based on long term offshore experience |
| (I) |
INSTRUCTOR:
Qualified to train, recommend and/or certify individuals at their
Individual sailing qualification level or lower provided they
have appropriate experience in vessel used in training |
| (IT) |
INSTRUCTOR
TRAINER: Qualified to train and certify sailing instructors at
their Individual sailing qualification level |
| (SPD) |
SAILING
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Individual who has been trained in the safe
operation of a sailing program and has demonstrated the knowledge,
maturity, skills, and leadership necessary to run such a program |
| (R) |
RACING:
A member who also has a thorough theoretical and practical knowledge
of yacht racing rules, techniques, and has served in the capacity
of skipper or crew while racing. This designator is used in
conjunction with any of Navy sailing qualifications. This designator
is awarded at the local level. |
