Boat Handling under Power
It’s the bit that causes the most anxiety (for crew and skipper alike) - approaching the marina at the end of a day’s sailing to find it crowded with boats and plenty of spectators looking for some entertainment from your best efforts.
Having an appreciation of the main factors influencing how a boat behaves in various conditions of wind and tide, how to prepare your crew, and the different approaches that can be made to any particular berth, will improve your chances of arriving alongside almost silently, with no shouting, no panic and a happy crew.
This one day course is designed to build confidence with your close quarter manoeuvring. With a maximum of 4 participants, you will cover various aspects of berthing and unberthing, including the use of springs, shorthanded mooring, Mediterranean mooring, effective use and preparation of your crew.
We recommend that you take a look at the RYA Boat Handling under Sail and Power book. This has got some great advice and clear illustrations of some of the techniques that you will practice during our day on the water. It will serve as a good reminder and allow you to review all that we have learnt before you next go out.
Course Information
- Personal safety equipment
- 7 hours tuition and practice
- Refreshments and snacks
- Fuel
- Boat preparation
- Unberthing
- Use of springs
- Handling characteristics-turning, headway, sternway,leeway, prop walk
- Berthing - alongside, stern to, bow in
- Mediterranean mooring
- Emergency situations
- Short-handed berthing
How do I Book?
Check out the available course dates and then contact us or book online. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Lou or Jim for more information.
| Course Name | Dates | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retrieving course dates | ||||
Testimonials
I cannot recommend them highly enough!