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Sailing Lessons

Life at sea and in a boat is something all we dream off, yet is a bit different than an usual life routine. Whether you know about sailing or a new-be, you better learn and have an idea about sailing.

Some but not all, of the subjects we can cover during your stay aboard can be listed as;

Introducing the boat and safety rules.
Introducing fixed and running rigging on the boat.
Basic seamanship terms and knots.
Preparing the boat for sea.
Leaving/coming into port.
Maneuvering with engine, steering technics.
Anchoring, coming stern to, coming alongside.
Logic of sailing, hoisting and lowering the sails.
Basic sailing trims (Luff - Close/Broad Reach - Run).
Maneuvering under sail (Tacking & Gybing).
Reefing sails.
Introducing navigation, using chart & compass.
Basic VHF usage, communication rules.
International regulations preventing collusion at sea.