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Preparing
to Charter A "Preparing to Charter Course" has been expressly designed to provide the necessary skills required to handle a yacht in a safe manner. Charter companies and operators now prefer this level of understanding. It not only improves the delight and well-being of the holiday maker, it greatly reduces the risk of accidents. A highly practical course with comprehensive notes, and conducted onboard a beautiful  Beneteau
similar to the type of yacht often chartered. It is a safe and stable platform
not requiring super-strength to operate.Your syllabus includes:  Sailing & Steering
a yacht Knowledge of sea terms,
Rules of the road Personal safety equipment Sail handling, reefing,
use of halyards, sheets and winches Engine starting, stopping
and standard operating procedures Passage Planning, Weather
and Forecasts Tides and tide flow,
the effect of wind, waves and current Introduction to navigation
Marine Charts & Bouyage Anchoring, Berthing,
Safe mooring and anchor light requirements Handling a yacht under
power and the use of prop walk Living on board a yacht,
storage, fresh water use, fuel, and toilet facilities Use of Marine radio
for communications Responsibilities when
using charter vessels Where to go and what
to seeCost: $225 pp, Adults ONLY. GST incl (minimum of 2 persons) This course runs for all day and includes a theory session specific to the location you are going to charter. Bookings should be made early. To enroll, plase call for an enrollment form. Special Note: It is highly recommended that a minimum of 2 persons from each charter attend this course, there are instances when specific sailing / motoring techniques require 2 persons to complete the maneuver. More information is available via email or calling direct to speak to one of our qualified instructors on phone (03) 5790 3385 To enroll either email or call, a deposit is required to confirm a booking and Bookings will be limited. We accept major credit cards (visa/master/bankcard), confirmation of your booking will be forwarded. 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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