Pillars of Sailing

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.

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 explains what Distress Signals are, when and how to send them.

This course will introduce and explain Rule 18 of the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Rules of the Road).

The propeller is one of the most intriguing components of a boat, with many interesting details to explore.

An introductory course where students can learn how to create and analyse a routing strategy through modern navigation instruments. We want to transmit a method more than just a series of concepts.

This course is designed to provide the learner with the main notions of how to prepare the boat and the crew for a helicopter rescue operation.

In this course, you will learn the basic tricks for not being stuck in port with an unmanageable boat, and practical schemes to get by in four difficult situations.

This course offers a detailed insight into starting a career in the deck department within the superyacht industry.

It is designed to better understand the superyacht industry's professional culture and help you recognise the importance of setting good first impressions, the need for discretion and developing your professional network.

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

Doing weather routing does not mean just asking the software, "which is the fastest route?". An advanced weather routing is a complete analysis of many different scenarios and options.

This course will introduce and explain Rules 16 and 17 of the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Rules of the Road).