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This course focuses on electrical safety, both while sailing and when in harbour. The course covers all the basics about the electrical system on board and gives you tools to review the electrical system yourself and ensure optimal electrical safety.

Sailing during the day is fun and doing it at night is definitely fascinating. However, it can make a huge difference with or without the moon and/or wind. What is needed is common sense and awareness. In fact, in this course, we will understand how to prepare and what to expect to live this incredible experience peacefully and safely.

Both RADAR and AIS instruments are precious aids in preventing the risk of collisions at sea. The way they work is based on totally different technologies. A RADAR transmits radio signals, receives their echo through a rotating antenna processed, and shows them on the instrument display. An AIS transmits and receives a vessel's navigation information on dedicated VHF channels and calculates the potential collision risk.

This course introduces meteorology to educate the participants with practical knowledge of recognising and predicting potential weather changes on both land and sea.

The course covers when and how to add a ground connection to your electrical devices. Including examples of ground plates, sizes and what equipment needs grounding.

This course gives a brief but exhaustive explanation of what passage planning means.

This course covers the electrochemical series and why corrosion occurs. Also, how to actively prevent galvanic corrosion and what to be aware of in terms of galvanic currents.

This course is designed in reference to GMDSS IMO standard which provide guidelines on the usage of distress and safety systems required on board, depending on the area you are navigating in.

This course covers the different types of batteries, including acid batteries, GEL batteries, AGM batteries and the newer Li-on batteries. It also covers different types of chargers and what to be aware of when charging.

The Ocean Race is one of the toughest sporting challenges in the world, covering almost 85,000 kilometers of the planet. This course introduces The Ocean Race, and the steps the organisation is taking to promote climate and ocean awareness this year.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the essential skills and knowledge required to sail effectively using jib and genoa sails. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned sailor looking to improve your skills, this course has something to offer.

This course will take you through various techniques to determine your position at sea whilst navigating along the coast.

Having a basic understanding of the different types of ropes and their uses is crucial for any boater, whether you're a seasoned sailor or a beginner. Understanding the right ropes to use for different applications, such as mooring, sheets, and halyards can make a significant difference in how well your boat performs and how safe you are while sailing.

When navigating in restricted visibility, either by sailing or by motoring, it is fundamental to point out your position at any time. To accomplish this, you must utilise sound signals.

Croatia - described as a sailing destination; this course will provide the student with general information about the country with added specifics regarding the Adriatic coast & sea, climate, gastronomy and culture.

Dead reckoning techniques is part of the basic knowledge of any sailor in order to prevent any mistakes while navigating in the open sea at night time or in dense fog. Also, it is fundamental for your safety!

This course provides a brief overview of the origins of wind in the atmosphere and its interaction with a boat's sails. Discover the mysteries of this unpredictable and captivating force of nature, including its formation and behaviour in relation to other weather variables.

This course is designed to provide up-to-date, engaging information and instruction about all the vital aspects of sailing, boating and maritime knowledge.

Barton Marine manufactures a wide range of deck hardware and accessories for sail and power boats up to 15m/50ft. This product training course gives an in-depth understanding of the design features, materials used and applications on board.

The aim of this course is not to make you an expert in the use of VHF or to substitute for an approved operator course. The aim of this course is to give you the knowledge and confidence to use a VHF radio in an emergency.

In this course, we look at the parts of a VHF radio and cover the basics of making an emergency broadcast.