Art of Boat Handling


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Overview:

Have you ever watched another skipper berth neatly, with no fuss and minimal crew? This course gives you the tools to become that skipper.

Course Duration:

2 days- (0930 on day 1 to 1600 on day 2) with the option to sleep aboard for the evening in between

Pre Requisites:

Course Content:

  • Use of lines
  • Sail drive vs prop shaft.
  • Identyfing prop walk/wash
  • Communication on board
  • Pivot points
  • Using prop walk
  • Effects of wind
  • Effects of tide
  • Slide
  • Going astern
  • Turning in a confined space
  • Berthing and departing "wind on" pontoons
  • Berthing and departing "wind off" pontoons
  • Stern first finger pontoons
  • "Med Style" moorings
  • Close quarter handling
  • Short handed berthing

What's Included:

  • Use of our yacht for the two days
  • Instructor for the two days
  • Tea/coffee/snacks both days
  • Lunch both days
  • Accommodation on board for one night (if required)
  • On board expenses (gas/diesel)
  • Loan of a life jacket

What's Not Included:

  • Hire of foul weather gear (£5/day) if required
  • Overnight berthing fees if away from the home port

Price: £229


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