Day 1: Introduction and Basics:
09:00 – 11:00: Presentation, introduction to safety on board and tour of the yacht.
Explanation of safety equipment (vests, lifelines, fire extinguishers, etc.).
Demonstration of the use of on-board systems.
11:00 – 13:00: Sailing fundamentals.
Introduction to ship parts and nautical terms.
Basic use of winch and sail handling.
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch.
14:00 – 17:00: Practice in port: Knots and basic maneuvers.
Practice of essential knots: bowline, clove hitch, sheet turn, etc.
Port maneuvers: securing the ship, preparing to leave.
Day 2: Basic Navigation and Crew Tasks:
09:00 – 12:00: Port departure maneuvers and basic navigation.
Teamwork to leave port, handling sails in the open sea.
Introduction to tacking and gybing.
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch on the water.
13:00 – 17:00: Crew tasks and navigation decision making.
Practice mooring and anchoring maneuvers.
First tasks in the log: write times, course and weather conditions.
Day 3: Coastal Navigation and Anchoring:
09:00 – 12:00: Coastal navigation and maneuvers.
Practice steady heading, rudder control, and boat balance.
Practical exercises on how to keep the boat stable in the wind.
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch at anchor.
13:00 – 17:00: Anchoring practices and setting sail from the anchorage.
Tasks such as launching and retrieving the anchor.
Sailing to a nearby port or safe anchorage for the night.
Day 4: Night Navigation and Safety Procedures:
09:00 – 13:00: Safety procedures in open sea.
Man overboard drills, use of flares and rescue equipment.
Review of emergency procedures.
13:00 – 14:00: Lunch at sea.
14:00 – 17:00: Preparations for night navigation.
Brief theoretical session on night navigation and navigation lights.
Navigation in low light conditions: tacking, gybing, holding course.
Arrival at port at the end of the day.
Day 5: Skills Test and Conclusion:
09:00 – 12:00: Review of the exercises and maneuvers learned.
Final exercises of all maneuvers and crew tasks.
Practical assessment of sail handling, knots, and collaboration on board.
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch and preparation for docking.
13:00 – 15:00: Practical exam and closing.
General assessment of acquired skills.
Final discussion and instructor feedback.
Course certification and conclusions.
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