Extended Cruising
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Extended Cruising

Description


Preparing for adventure

To roam upon the seas has long been a dream of many adventurous sailors. In today’s fast paced life, the sea remains one of the few places where one can explore our planet while making a personal journey as well.

To make port successfully after a long sea voyage using your own boat and skills is a great accomplishment.

Offshore sailors must be able to fill all the roles of helmsperson, navigator, plumber, meteorologist, shipwright, radio operator, cook, doctor, sailmaker, mechanic and diplomat.

A combination of knowledge and experience coupled with the essential traits of patience and planning will lead towards rewarding voyages.

The “Extended Cruising” course helps establish the skills required for you to seek distant shores.  

Topics

The Boat

The Sails

The Well-found Vessel

Passage Planning

Passage Making

Oceanography and Weather

Weather

Instrumentation

Adverse Conditions

Establish the skills required to seek distant shores.

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