This course is designed for advanced sailors who plan expeditions to the waters with tides. The certificated confirms the skills sufficient to sail the yacht in light and dark hours at a distance from a sheltered port up to 100 sea miles.
Experience required prior training: 28 days at sea as skipper or watch leader in at least 2 voyages, at least in 2 sea areas
Certification required prior training: SRC and First Aid Certificate
Minimum age required: 18 years old
Suggested number of training hours: 40 hours
Scope of required knowledge and skills:
Yacht handling under Power
Yacht handling under sails
Dead Reckoning Navigation
Fixing lines
Magnetic compass
Tides
Tidal currents
Buoys and Beacons
Lights
Pilotage
Echo sounders
Satellite systems
Logs (measurement of speed and distance)
Logbook
Meteorology
Anchoring
Collision Regulations
Safety at sea
International Signaling Code
Navigating in restricted visibility
Passage planning
Environment protection
The price depends on the location and season. The price is from 1290 euro + 150 euro for VHF
