THIS IS A FOUR DAY/THREE NIGHT LIVEABOARD COURSE
THEORY:
– Advanced Chart Orientation/Basic Nav. Plotting & Rate, Distance, Time Calculations/Use of Nav. Tools
– Voyage Planning/Provisioning
– Chartering Tips and Strategy
– Fueling & Fuel Considerations/Calculations
– Entering/Exiting Foreign Countries & Flag Etiquette
– Intermediate/Advanced Anchoring Techniques
– General Emergencies
– More Weather Topics
– Seasickness Prevention/Awareness
– General Docking Theory & Techniques Review
– Crew Overboard Recovery (Figure 8 Recovery, Quick Stop, Broad Reach/Close Reach, Why/when To Use Engine)
– VHF Radio Use
– Thorough Introduction To All Boat Systems (Engine, Electrical, Refrigeration, Head, etc)
– Rules Of The Road
– Required Safety Equipment
– Recommended Safety Equipment
– Sound Signals
– Running Lights
– Aids To Navigation
– Float Plans
– AND MUCH MORE!
ON WATER SAILING SKILLS:
– Crew Safety Briefing
– Thorough Boat Orientation
– How To Wear/Use a PFD
– Rigging/De-Rigging Procedures
– Basic Inboard Engine Use
– Approaching & Departing a Mooring AND Dock Under Engine
– Approaching/Entering Numerous New Harbors
– Steering, Tacking, Gybing (Using Wheel Steering)
– Proper Sail Trim On All Points Of Sail
– Upwind Sailing Techniques And Downwind Sailing Techniques
– Heaving Too vs. Irons vs. Safety Position
– Crew Overboard Recovery (Figure 8 Recovery, Intro To Quick Stop, Intro to Broad Reach/Close Reach, Why/when To Use Engine)
– Sailing By The Lee vs. Running
– Reefing/Basic Sail Power Control
– Rules Of The Road/Collision Avoidance
– Anchoring Overnight
– Visual And Plotted Navigation Using Chart, Ships Compass, and Hand Bearing Compass
– Understanding ALL Aids To Navigation
– Use of Dinghy, Outboard, and “Commando Landings”/Towing Dinghy Techniques
– AND MUCH MORE!
KNOTS:
– Figure 8
– Double Overhand Stopper
– Clove Hitch
– Round Turn & Two Half Hitches
– Bowline
– Cleat Hitch
– Square Knot
– Sheet Bend
– ROLLING HITCH
– TRUCKER’S HITCH
