This 2 day practical course is suitable for people who wish to increase their power handling skills onboard a yacht. The course includes advanced power handling techniques to develop your confidence with yacht handling in confined spaces and the marina environment.
Course syllabus:
Engine checks
Prop walk
Throttle control & boat speed
Use of mooring warps
Boat preparation for mooring
Approach & departure from berth
Stern-to mooring
Effects of wind and tide
Ferry gliding
Mooring buoy handling
Anchoring techniques
Turning in confined space
Man-over board
Towing procedures
2010 Course Dates:
April 10th & 11th
May 8th & 9th
June 5th & 6th
July 3rd & 4th
August 7th & 8th
September 4th & 5th
October 2nd & 3rd
Course cost: £225
This course starts at 0930 hrs on Saturday morning and finishes at 1600 hrs on Sunday afternoon. Accommodation and refreshments are provided onboard the training yacht.
Click here to book online.
Call 02380 211914 for more information, course availability and bookings.
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