Advanced Sailing Courses: take your skills to the next level
Sailing is an exciting activity that combines adventure, technique and a deep respect for the sea. If you are already experienced in sailing, but want to improve your skills and
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Course syllabus
The course is focused on skippers and crewto increase their confidence and security to enjoy a sailing yacht.
- Skippers, trained to sail with their crew safely and enjoying it.
- Crew members,seeking to be a competent helping hand on board and being able to work as a team with the skipper.
The skipper and crew positions will roatate among the students and the skippers will have to make all decisions throughout the 24 hours of the day.
Each day will have a theoretical part, a lot of practice and also moments to enjoy the landscape. The course syllabus is:. The course syllabus is:
- Travel planning
- Navigation
- Life on board
- Skippering and crew management
- Solving problems and adversities on
- Mooring techniques
Is there a recommended minimum level?
It is recommended that students know the basic nomenclature on board, are able to steer a course in different directions and in moderate weather conditions, and finally, that they are accustomed to the basic maneuvers on board.
How can I sign up?
If you need more information, have any questions, or would like to sign up for the course, you can contact us through our contact section or call 683 499 448.
Iván Pérez-Gándaras is CEO of Julio Verne Náutica and the main Director of the company's RYA Training Center. His vast experience is based on the highest nautical qualifications such as Yachtmaster without limits, STCW95 and RYA Yachtmaster Offshore with commercial endorsement. He has accumulated more than 20,000 ocean miles in deliveries and transatlantic crossings, in addition to 30,000 miles in scientific expeditions, including Antarctica and Newfoundland.
A trainer since 1993 and instructor of nautical qualifications since 2009, his background combines a solid technical background with exceptional practical experience. With a degree in Marine Biology from the University of Santiago de Compostela and World Champion in Dinghy Sailing (1989), his unique perspective ensures that Julio Verne Náutica's articles, training and charter services are delivered with the highest level of technical rigor and passion for the sea.
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