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Own Boat Tuition |
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Listed below are just some of the areas that can
be covered whilst afloat, both in theory and
practice. Please note this is NOT an RYA
approved course. Own boat tuition is designed to
help gain confidence and competence to promote
safe enjoyment of your vessel within the
constraints of crew and vessel capability. RYA
courses are recommended to increase your
knowledge base and practical skills.
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- Weather, forecasts
and sea state/Beaufort scale.
- Safety,
lifejackets, harnesses etc.
- Gas, fuel and
electrics on board.
- Crew and vessel
suitability and capabilities.
- VHF usage and
emergency procedure.
- Engine checks.
- Sea sickness.
- First aid.
- Charts and
almanacs
- Basic collision
prevention/some rules of the road.
- Buoyage and light
characteristics.
- Confined channels.
- Boat speed and
SOG.
- Tidal effects, DR
and COG.
- Depths, spring and
neap tides.
- Anchoring, type’s,
warp and chain, suitability of anchorage.
- Anchoring,
checking for drift/holding.
- Sail controls,
hoisting and trim.
- Points of sail,
reefing, heaving to.
- MOB recovery
techniques.
- Marina pontoons,
ferry gliding, wind and tide effects.
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Cost = £75 per person for
full day (minimum of 2). As available.
NOTE- YOUR VESSEL SHOULD BE TO A GOOD, WELL
EQUIPPED AND SAFE STANDARD |
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