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Day Skipper - both Tidal & Non Tidal
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The day skipper Course is conducted on board a cruising yacht (7 to 13m
LOA), to teach pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to
the standard required to skipper a small cruising yacht safely by day
in tidal waters with which a student is familiar. The Candidate will need
to be able to demonstrate their ability to direct and organize crew, give
clear and concise directions. This course is designed for those wising
to take the step towards Skipper. Candidates would need to have completed
a shorebased Coastal Navigation course as a prerequisite. Held over a
number of evenings and including a 4 day live aboard segment with a night
sailing component whilst sailing on Port Philip.
A Day Skipper candidate will be required pass both a shore based test
and practical exam to be awarded certificates.
Topics covered are:
 Knowledge of sea
terms and parts of the boat
Sail Handling and
trimming
Preparation for Sea
Deck Work
Navigation
Pilotage
Meteorology
Rules of the road
Maintenance and repair
work
Engines
Victualling - Provisioning
Emergency situations
Yacht Handling under
power & sail
Passage making
Night sailing
This is the skippering course which does for skippers what competent Crew
does for Crews. It concentrates on taking the huge step from being a crew
member to that of being in charge and control of skippering a yacht. .
FORMAT: 4 x 2 hours evening followed by 4 days live aboard sailing, this
is the sharp end of sailing, there is a number of prerequisites required,
so please check with us as to your eligibility.
Max. 4 students per yacht. Includes course - homework and lecture notes.
COST: $1065 includes GST
Call to speak to one of our qualified instructors on phone (03) 9587
8517
To enroll either email or call, Bookings are limited.
All Melbourne Sailing School courses commerce on a regular basis and offer
a great deal of flexibility ... you could be sailing in a few days.
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