Check-in and check-out of yachts
Safety briefing
Passage planning according to the weather forecast
Preparation of the yacht, skipper and crew for going to sea
Procedures for leaving and entering the marina, port
Working with maps and navigation devices on a yacht
Determination and fixation of geographical position
Laying the course
Determination of arrival time
Sailing directions
Setup and adjustment of manual and stationary radios of the DSC type
Fixing procedures for calling for assistance MAYDAY, MAYDAY RELAY, MAYDAY MOB, Pan Pan, Pan Pan Medico, DISTRESS, etc.
Consolidation of knowledge of the marine alphabet.
Discussion of actual and projected emergency situations
Digital call for assistance DISTRESS, URGENCY, SAFETY
Working with sails, staging, reefing
Maneuvering by sail, changing tacks
Motor yacht movement – in the port, in the open sea, in the bay
Working out the “eight”, Pivot Point
Control of the movement of the yacht in various situations
The procedure for preparing the team for mooring
Mooring with a log, on a mooring, to a yacht
Working out the mooring:
in the dock, marina; to the buoy; ashore
Anchor parking: choosing a place to moor, night watches
Marine main knots
Priority; signs and signs on bridges; movement along rivers; Traffic Separation Scheme, TSS.
Observation of lighthouses during daylight hours
Observations and our actions when we see beacons: lateral, cardinal beacons, safe water area signs, etc.
Sound and light signals
Navigation lights on a yacht
Safety equipment on the yacht
Practicing actions in emergency situations
MOB “man overboard”
Sea knots
Night passage, watches
Lights observation of in the dark
Overnight mooring at anchor or on a buoy
* The night program takes place under favorable weather conditions, the readiness of the crew and the decision of the skipper-instructor
The instructor will give individual recommendations to all cadets.
After successful completion of Inshore sailing, you will receive ISSA Inshore skipper (Sail or Motor) yacht license, with which you will be able to charter a yacht anywhere in the world. The license is paid additionally. Read more about the license here.
Yachting is, without a doubt, a status hobby that increases your authority in the eyes of others. You want to talk about it.
Being a captain is great! On the one hand, it’s responsibility for your team, and on the other, it’s a great opportunity to realize yourself, develop leadership qualities, and become a real superhero for everyone!
The advantages of studying to drive a yacht on your own are numerous, as are the schools. Here it is very important not to get lost and make the right choice.
BBYachting offer high-quality sailing training that will give you all the necessary knowledge and practical skills to drive the yacht with an international ISSA license. Having become a real captain, you will be able to go on a sea voyage on your own.
