The Art of Boat Handling
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:
1 day (0900 to 1700)
Pre-Requisites:
Dayskipper Sail or higher
Minimum age: 16
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 day
Instructor for the day
Tea/coffee/snacks
Lunch
On board expenses (gas/diesel)
Loan of a life jacket
What’s Not Included:
Hire of foul weather gear €8/day) if required
Course fee:
€200
Please call us to book this course.
