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Module 1 · SEAMANSHIP

Seamanship & Boat Knowledge

The language of the sea and the anatomy of a sailing yacht: hull, rig, sails, ropework, boat handling, anchoring and the engine checks every skipper performs.

6 lessons · about 2.8 hours

Lessons

  1. Parts of a YachtHull, keel, rudder, deck fittings and the essential vocabulary used aboard.25m
  2. Sails and RiggingStanding and running rigging, sail parts and the controls that shape them.25m
  3. Ropework and KnotsThe essential knots, hitches and rope-handling skills for cruising.30m
  4. Boat Handling Under Power and SailPoints of sail, tacking and gybing, prop effects and slow-speed handling.30m
  5. Anchoring and MooringAnchor types, choosing an anchorage, scope, and coming alongside.30m
  6. Engines and Boat SystemsDaily engine checks, fuel, batteries, gas and water systems afloat.25m