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A sailor pursues the German Sportbootführerschein (SBF) See and Binnen licenses, as well as the SRC radio certificate, through the online platform Bootschule 1.▶ 2:00 The curriculum includes theory modules on meteorology, seamanship, and navigation, supplemented by downloadable PDFs and practice exam questions.▶ 3:05 The platform provides a physical welcome kit containing navigation charts, practice lines, a cleat for knot-tying exercises, and radio communication summaries.▶ 3:49 Practical training and the final examination are conducted through partner schools, such as Wasser 360 in Rostock.▶ 7:10 The practical exam requires demonstrating maneuvers including man-overboard recovery, docking, and departure procedures.▶ 8:40 During the docking portion of the exam, the candidate notes the importance of coming to a complete stop to avoid point deductions.▶ 11:09 The online coursework allows for self-paced study, while the partner school provides the vessel and instructors for the final assessment.▶ 2:49

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