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seamasterBefore Christmas, give yourself or a gift of a “deluxe” sailing course to become a better sailor. Let’s see what’s boiling in the Sea Master“cauldron.”

anchorMOORING AND ANCHORING: YOU NEVER STOP LEARNING
We start with the “Navigare Sicuri” course (skipper: Stefano De Dominicis) with a focus on mooring and anchoring, scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 26-27, which is essential for those who want to gain the confidence to maneuver in any condition. The course is particularly suitable for those who intend to obtain a boating license or, if already qualified, want to learn more about aspects of maneuvering in confined spaces and in all weather conditions.

PROGRAM:
-General theory and rehearsal maneuvers in confined spaces
-Rotation in place of the boat
-Reverse gear
-Effects of wind on maneuvers
-Mooring in bow windrow
-Mooring in the stern swath
-Dockside docking
-English mooring
-Use of lines (springs, sleepers) for special maneuvers
-Anchors – Simple anchors
-Anchors anchoring, anchor plugging, grapnel, de-anchoring
-Line ashore – special moorings – moorings alongside other vessels
-Solo mooring

Boats with different characteristics and equipment are used for practical tests to ensure usable learning for different needs and situations.

COURSE SHEET.
Duration: 1 weekend
Bases: Marina del Fezzano (Spezia)
Boats: cabin cruisers
Material: pantry
Cost: 389
YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE

dfgdfgfgdsEMERGENCIES ON BOARD: WHAT TO DO?
This course, again with De Dominicis, will be staged the weekend of Dec. 9/10. An indispensable step for those who intend to approach safe navigation. The course provides a range of information on the prevention and management of emergencies at sea divided into 2 parts: the first deals with technical aspects related to mishaps that can occur in any type of navigation (leaks, fires, breakdowns, breakages, etc.), how to prevent them and how to remedy them with the materials and tools that can normally be found on board; the second considers the knowledge, verification and use of safety equipment and apparatuses including practical tests on the use of fire extinguishers up to the simulation of abandoning ship with putting a life raft overboard.

THE PROGRAM.
-Regulation and type of safety equipment.
-Events, accidents, dangerous situations
-Emergency communications and alerts
-Manoeuvres in emergency situations
-Practical test using fire extinguishers
-Practical test putting into the sea self-inflating raft
-Practical evidence of abandoning ship
-Search and rescue
-Mob practice test

COURSE SHEET.
Duration: 1 weekend
Bases: Marina del Fezzano (Spezia)
Boats: cabin cruisers
Material: pantry
Cost: 389
YOU CAN SIGN UP HERE

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