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 3 students enrolled to take the course.
AGENDA:
Government: Improve governance capacity by adapting technique to weather conditions. Dangers and advantages of each course depending on sea and wind conditions.
Trimmed: Adjustment of the sails for each weather condition and type of navigation.
Docking: Docking techniques, use and function of each berth, organization and crew.
Sailing with reduced crew: Sailing alone or with two. Techniques for sailing with confidence both with a small crew and if the skipper is the only one with nautical experience on board.
Crew Management: How to command, teach and transmit safety and trust to the crew on board.
Pattern: Summarize the previous sections. To be self-sufficient on board to carry the ship alone, to lead the crew effectively and with peace of mind.
Planning trips. How to plan, which cruises to choose depending on the weather and the capabilities/wishes of the crew, where to find information. How to prepare trips from home.
Interpretation of the meteorological report. Digital media, local conditions, precautionary approach.
Life on board. How to manage and train crew in electrical management, water reserves, fuel,... Use of cooking, bathrooms, cleaning, order, navigation safely.
Anchorage: How, where and precautions for anchoring. Both in daytime anchorage and for spending the night. Electronic aids. Precautions with neighbors.
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