One-day course on electronic systems on board from Palamós

If you have recently obtained your nautical sports qualification or are thinking of extending your license to sail to the beautiful Balearic Islands, this course is for you!

We know that most novice sailors do not have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the electronic equipment on board during their training sessions. However, mastering this equipment is essential to ensure the safety and efficiency of your voyages, especially when sailing on the open sea or in changing conditions.

Why is this course essential?

1. Safety First: Safe navigation depends largely on the correct use of equipment such as GPS Plotter, VHF, radar, AIS and EPIRB. Knowing how to operate these devices will not only allow you to better plan your routes, but also respond effectively in emergency situations.

2. Preparing to extend your licence to the Balearic Islands: If you are thinking about extending your licence to sail to the Balearic Islands, it is essential that you feel safe and comfortable handling the electronics on board. Knowing how this equipment works will allow you to undertake longer and more challenging journeys with complete confidence.

3. Save time, learn quickly: We know that your time is valuable and that it can be difficult to find time to sail and learn. That's why we have designed an intensive one-day course aboard a modern Oceanis 38 sailboat, where you will learn from a specialist who will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills you need.

4. Real and applicable practices: This is not a theoretical course. You will spend a whole day on board a sailboat, interacting with each of the electronic devices. We will carry out simulations and real-time practices so that you become familiar with the use of each device and learn how to respond to different scenarios.

Don't let a lack of experience limit you! Take advantage of this opportunity to become a more confident and efficient boater. For a small investment, you'll have access to a complete onboard electronics course that will boost your boating skills and confidence.

Reserve your place today and make sure you are prepared for any challenge at sea.

Navigate safely, navigate with knowledge!

Plan

Module 1: Introduction to Onboard Electronics (1 hour):
• Importance of electronics in modern navigation.
o Security improvements.
o Efficiency in route planning.
• Basic concepts of electricity applied to vessels.
o Electrical circuits in ships.
o Batteries and charging systems.

Module 2: Navigation Equipment (3 hours):
• GPS Plotter and digital charts.
o Basic configuration and use.
o Interpretation of digital charts and route planning.
• Automatic Identification System (AIS).
o Functions and use.
o Advantages of AIS in collision prevention.
• Radar.
o Basic principles of operation.
o Interpretation of the radar screen.
o Integration with other systems.

Module 3: Communication and Security Equipment (2 hours):
• VHF radio.
o Basic communication channels and procedures.
o Emergency calls and use of channel 16.
• Emergency alert radio beacon (EPIRB).
o Operation and activation.
o Registration and maintenance.
• NAVTEX.
o Reception of meteorological and safety information.
o System configuration and use.

Module 4: Installation and Maintenance of Electronic Equipment (1 hour):
• Installation requirements and practical considerations.
o Location of antennas and equipment.
o Wiring and connections.
• Preventive maintenance and resolution of common problems.
o Connection verification.
o Diagnosis of failures in electronic systems.

Module 5: Onboard Practice (1 hour):
• Simulations and practical exercises.
o Setting up routes in GPS Plotter.
o VHF communications in simulated situations.
o Use of radar in approach and collision avoidance maneuvers.
• Emergency scenarios.
o EPIRB activation.
o Emergency procedures and VHF distress calls.

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All crew members are welcome, even if they do not know the language spoken on board (english and spanish)

General Objective:
To provide participants with theoretical and practical knowledge on the most common electronic systems in recreational vessels, in order to improve safety and efficiency in navigation.

Specific Objectives:
1. Understand the operation and usefulness of the different electronic equipment on board, including GPS Plotter, digital charts, VHF, AIS, radar, radio beacon/EPIRB and NAVTEX.
2. Familiarize yourself with the installation and basic maintenance of electrical and electronic systems on a sailboat.
3. Develop practical skills for the efficient and safe use of this equipment in real navigation situations.
4. Recognize the signals and alarms emitted by the different equipment and know how to respond to them appropriately.
5. Understand the integration of electronic systems for safer and more effective navigation.

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One-day course on electronic systems on board from Palamós

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