practical navigation lessons
Start your nautical journey!
The purpose of this training is to prepare the skipper for the responsibilities associated with a sailing trip, with the full support of our crew. We aim to provide the necessary skills so that the skipper can successfully tackle and manage the tasks involved in various maneuvers and the operation of the boat, ensuring a smooth and safe transition. This program aims to ensure that the skipper is fully prepared to lead a sailing trip or outing, with the full support of our experienced crew.
Pre-requisites:
seaman or skipper's license
Minimum age:
14 years
Location
Sesimbra
Duration:
7 hours
PRIVATE: €390 per person GROUP (4 people): €180 per person
Includes:
Certified Instructors;
Boat rental;
Fuel;
Program:
Theoretical Section
Recreational Boating Regulation
Nomenclature and equipment for small boats
Types of propulsion and steering
Generalities about tides, currents and winds
Anchors
General definitions
Maritime buoyage system
Safety on board
Terminology Effect of wind and currents
First aid
Communications
Flags of the International Code of Signals (ICS)
Generalities about engines
Preservation of the marine environment
Pratical Section
Driving and manoeuvring a motor boat
Man overboard manoeuvre; manoeuvring a buoy simulating shipwreck
Anchoring, mooring and bending manoeuvres
Anchoring, mooring and lowering manoeuvres
Fire prevention and firefighting; use of extinguishers
Basic works of seaman’s art
Basic knowledge of engine operation and maintenance
