Pillars of 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.

This course will introduce and explain Rule 14 of the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Rules of the Road).

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

This course will introduce and explain Rules 1 and 2 of the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Rules of the Road).

This course will introduce and explain Rule 7 of the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea (Rules of the Road).

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.

In this short course, you will learn the basics of nautical charts, chart projection, and how to use common tools such as dividers and triangles to complete common tasks like fixing your position or determining the latitude and longitude of an object. This class is for all watch officers and bridge watchstanders interested in paper charting.

In this course, you will learn to solve latitude by Polaris navigational mathematics problems to a standard expected by U.S. Coast Guard license exams for oceans level licenses of unlimited tonnage.

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.

As sailors, we often underestimate the correct clothing to use on a boat, choosing correctly can make a big difference, even in summer. In this short course, we learn the right approach to avoid being caught unprepared, together with some very practical advice to enjoy the experience of sailing without the worry of clothing.