Lake Constance licence
Lake Constance licence category D
The sailing category: general theory, 27 sailing questions and a practical examination under sail.
BSP D is not currently available in the Keelwake trainer. The public certificate page explains theory, sailing questions, knots and the practical exam.
Exam at a glance
One category, one defined exam format.
Category D combines the 60-minute general section with 27 sailing questions in a further 20 minutes. Applicants who already hold category A take only the sailing section when adding D.
Practical examination
Knowledge has to work on the boat.
The practical sailing test requires sufficient wind. It includes man overboard using a Q-turn and rescue gybe, heaving to, anchoring, reefing, setting, lowering and changing sails, plus clear commands. Eight specified knots are tested as well.
Keelwake Trainer
Availability in Keelwake
BSP D is not currently available in the Keelwake trainer. The public certificate page explains theory, sailing questions, knots and the practical exam.
FAQ
Common questions
How many questions are in BSP D?
A full category D exam adds 27 sailing questions to the 86-question general section. When adding D to an existing A, only the sailing section is taken.
Which knots are tested?
Figure eight, cleating, double sheet bend, reef knot, bowline, anchor bend, sheet bend and clove hitch.