Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 days
Minimum of 2 students signed up to take the course.
Periodicity: September to July
SYLLABUS
Government: Improve government capacity by adapting technique to weather conditions. Dangers and advantages of each course according to sea and wind conditions.
Trim: Adjustment of the sails for each weather condition and type of navigation.
Docking: Docking techniques, use and function of each docking line, crew organization.
Navigation with reduced crew: Navigation alone or with two. Techniques to navigate with confidence both with a small crew and in the event that the skipper is the only one with nautical experience on board.
Crew management: How to command, teach and transmit security and confidence to the crew on board.
Pattern making: Summarizes the previous sections. Being self-sufficient on board to run the boat alone, direct crew efficiently and calmly.
Trip planning. How to plan, which trips to choose depending on the weather and capabilities/wishes of the crew, where to find information. How to prepare trips from home.
Interpretation of weather report. Digital media, local conditions, precautionary criteria.
Life on board. How to manage and instruct crew in electrical management, water reserves, fuel,... Use of kitchen, bathrooms, cleanliness, order, safe navigation.
Anchoring: How, where and precautions to anchor. Both in daytime anchorage and to spend the night. Electronic aids. Precautions with the neighbors.
Destinations-Seasons-Sailboat rental: Mediterranean-Caribbean when to rent, how to choose a boat and company, prices and extras, What to take into account when renting.
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