Engine Maneuvers
The course trains the participant to access each pier in all types of weather [within the limitations of the vessel] and to sail safely in the various areas with marine traffic congestion.
The course will cover the structure of the vessel above and below the water line, including its capabilities and limitations, the forces acting upon it and the various options available to the skipper as a key to smooth docking. An in-depth introduction to The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, which is an essential tool to prevent marine accidents. Knowledge and understanding of the limitations of the various vessels, from a boat to a ship, which enables realistic expectations of their performance at sea.
Syllabus
The course will cover: Docking – types of ropes and which ones work best for what tasks. Working with ropes without the assistance of a crew member, bow, stern, port, and starboard access to each pier (including ship docks) and in all types of weather. Mooring, including calculating changing location and mooring techniques. Maneuvering on the open sea – channels and traffic layouts, including understanding the various vessels on route and their limitations. Matching and selecting the vessel according to the task. Sailing in areas of marine traffic congestion will be practiced in the course.
**In the spirit of the Center for Advanced Sailing Courses, the operation of vessels will be single handed-oriented.
Admission Requirements
1 – 30 license and/or comparable RYA, ASA, IYT licenses or country/state license.
2 – Personal interview
*The school is not obligated to admit potential participants.
**If a participant is found ineligible from a safety and/or social aspect during the course, he will be required to leave the course with immediate effect.
Additional Information
Duration of the course: 3 days
Number of participants: 6
Schedule: 8 hours of sea training and one hour of classroom theory
Accommodations: in the hostel adjacent to the training base
Cost: 700 Euro
(includes: studies, accommodations and breakfast)