Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Duration: 2 days
Number of students: 1 to 5
Frequency: all year round
SYLLABUS
Steering: Improve steering ability by adapting technique to weather conditions. Dangers and advantages of each course depending on sea and wind conditions.
Trimming: Adjusting the sails for each weather condition and type of navigation.
Berthing: Berthing techniques, use and function of each berthing rope, crew organization.
Sailing with a small crew: Sailing alone or with two people. Techniques for sailing confidently with a small crew or if the skipper is the only one with nautical experience on board.
Crew management: How to command, teach and transmit safety and confidence to the crew on board.
Patronage: Summarizes the previous sections. Be self-sufficient on board to sail the boat alone, direct the crew efficiently and calmly.
Planning voyages. How to plan, which voyages to choose depending on the weather and the capabilities/desires of the crew, where to find information. How to prepare voyages from home.
Interpretation of weather reports. Digital media, local conditions, precautionary criteria.
Life on board. How to manage and train the crew in electrical management, water reserves, fuel… Use of the kitchen, bathrooms, cleaning, order, safe navigation.
Anchoring: How, where and precautions for anchoring. Both for daytime and overnight anchoring. Electronic aids. Precautions with neighbors.
Destinations-Seasons-Sailboat rental: Mediterranean-Caribbean when to rent, how to choose boat and company, prices and extras, What to take into account when renting.
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