What Kind of Yacht?
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When Do You Want to Leave?
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March 1 - May 22 - Low Season
May 23 - June 26 - Mid Season
June 27 - Sept 4 - High Season
Sept 5 - Sept 25 - Mid season
Sept 26 - Nov 6 - Low Season
What is Your Budget?
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Learn these skills on a "Key Concepts" learning vacation with hands-on instruction.
Sailing:
Points of sail and sail trim
Heaving to
Reefing and reducing sail area
Use of preventers
Discuss anchoring and docking under sail
Systems:
Engine checks: oil, coolant, raw water strainer.
Engine start procedures
Use of heads and holding tanks
Battery charging and monitoring
Safe use of stove and oven
Preventing roller furling jamming
Safety:
Daily weather forecasts
Use of life jackets and harnesses
Person Overboard Recovery:
Rescue Sling, Quick Stop, Figure 8
VHF radio procedures
Anchoring:
Calculating scope ratio and swing diameter with tide allowances
Use of an electric windlass (if aboard)
Setting and retrieving a second bow anchor, stern anchor, and shore line
Maneuvering:
Extensive docking practice/li>
Picking up a mooring ball
Safest methods for tying to a mooring ball
Navigation:
Familiarity with charts and symbols
Understanding and applying "The Rules of the Road"
GPS navigation, Velocity Made Good (VMG)
Familiarity with tide and current tables
Plotting a course
Determining course headings and distances
Contact us TOLL FREE at 877-772-6582
E-mail
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Info@ShipHarborYachts.com
