All posted rates below are per person on our beatifull sailing vessel “Dream Chaser III” 2005 Beneteau 331.
Learn to skipper a 20' - 27' sloop-rigged keelboat by day, in light to moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn basic sailing terminology, parts and functions, helm commands, basic sail trim, points of sail, buoyage, seamanship and safety including basic navigation rules to avoid collisions and hazards.
Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 25'-35' keelboat by day in moderate winds and sea conditions. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship.
Learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30'-45' sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions. Learn about provisioning, boat systems, auxiliary engines, advanced sail trim, coastal navigation, anchoring / mooring, docking, emergency operations, weather, and more.
Able to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) keelboat of approximately 35 feet length by day in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions. Learn and prepare for coastal cruising including knowledge of cruising sailboat terminology, basic boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, intermediate sail trim, navigation rules, anchoring, weather interpretation, safety and seamanship.
Learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 30'-45' cruising vessel in moderate winds and sea conditions during multi day cruise. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, major boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship. In this course we will also focus on provisioning and preparing yourself, crew and the vessel for multi day cruise.
This is a full package to build your confidence and prepare you to skipper or charter abroad. You will learn to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered 30'-45' cruising vessel in moderate winds and sea conditions during multi day cruise. Learn cruising sailboat terminology, major boat systems, auxiliary engine operation, docking procedures, sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather, safety and seamanship. In this course we will also focus on provisioning and preparing yourself, crew and the vessel for multi day cruise.
The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS).
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