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Lesson n° 1 |
Theory |
Structure of the boat
Function and operation of every single element of the boat
Function, operation and localization of security equipment aboard
Preparation of the boat before sailing out |
Aboard |
Moorings
Hoist and haul down of the sails
Self-confidence with the rudder and course |
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Lesson n° 2 |
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Theory |
Learning the 4 main knots
Eight knot, eye, clove hitch, reef knot
How to block and turn the ropes
Operations at the winches
Compass rose and courses
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Aboard |
Holding a course
Knowledgement and navigation of each course
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Lesson n° 3 |
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Theory |
Hydrodinamic and fluid-dinamic theory
Explanation of the tack
Regolation of the sails
The concept of the word "tack"
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Aboard |
Crew's behaviour during the tack
Taking a reef
How to coil the ropes |
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Lesson n° 4 |
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Theory |
Coastal navigation
Off-shore navigation
The compass
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Aboard |
How to follow a course
How to regolate the sails for a certain course
Mooring in roadstead
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Lesson n° 5 |
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Theory |
Priorities at sea
Different ways of mooring in the harbour
How to read a navigational chart
How to prepare yourself to go out with an "unknown" boat
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Aboard |
The gybe
Coastal mini-cruise, analizing the most frequent problems which happen aboard |
