Day Skipper theory over 2 long weekends 1 to 3rd and 15 to 17th March. Friday 6 to 9pm, Sat 9 to 7pm and Sun 9 to 4pm. Holywood Yacht Club. £295 (€345) including RYA Pack (£50). 3 stage payments Call Hugh 0044 7894076574 or 00353 838201664 waveridesireland@gmail.com

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  Seamanship

  • Use of crew
  • Coming alongside/ Moving off
  • Man over Board drill
  • Picking up a mooring
  • Anchoring
  • Manoeuvring in close quarters
  • Rescue - 'Person overboard' 2 methods of rescue and helping the casualty to safety

   

    Passage planning (things to think about before the     trip; weather, plan of the trip,contingencies)

    Collision regulations    

  Engine checks (including advice on servicing/    

  impellor/  filters/winterisation)

  Safety -

  • equipment to be carried onboard
  • Killcord use
  • personal flotation
  • safety lines if appropriate
  • managing children
  • what to do if sinking or if someone is injured
  • communication - VHF/ Mobile phone/ Hailing


Own boat tuition  - Power

Cost: £145 (€165) per boat + travel diesel costs

Duration: 9.30 to 5pm


About the course:

A typical package might include: