COURSE LAYOUT FOR BAREBOAT CHARTERING – INTERMEDIATE COASTAL CRUISING (104)

Theory: 

1. Navigation, course planning and yacht preparation
2. The use of VHF radio, GMDSS, EPIRBS
3. Diesel engines
4. Docking and anchoring (alongside, bows or stern to, types of anchors, anchoring off overnight, Bahamian moor, bow and stern mooring, 45° off the bow, anchor watches)
5. First Aid
6. Boat parts, overall review
7. Test  

Practical Skills: 

1. Boat check and preparation
2. Boat handling, tacking and jibing
3. Advanced sail trimming
4. MOB recovery methods under sail (Figure 8 and Quick stop) and under power
5. Maneuvering and anchoring, getting a fix.
6. Night sailing
7. Evaluation