In order to be able to enjoy a sailing trip, you should get proper training and/or assistance.
Safety, boat handling, preparing your trip, dealing with unexpected events, learning to be a skipper, meteo, ... are only a few aspects that will determine the success of your day or holiday at sea.
Boathandling under power
The training will focus on boat-handling under power in the marina and confined spaces.
Best is your regular crew is also attending the training (max 4 persons).
We can/will cover subjects (depending on the local circumstances ) like :
General stuff
- The 4 mooring lines
- Knots
- Throwing a line from your yacht
Basic handling under power
- Forward; astern; propwalk;
- Interaction between propwalk and rudder
- Confined spaces : tight turning
Berthing and leaving
- Assessing the situation :
- 5 things to consider
- signs, transits,
- Preparing the boat and the crew
- communication
- Onshore wind
- Offshore wind
- Stream
- Alongside a pontoon/boat
- A wall
- Finger berth (box)
- Bow thruster
- Ferry gliding
For more details, planning and price information, please contact us