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Basic sailing course on cabin cruisers

Italy:

Tuscany

Duration:

2 days - 2 nights

Max number of passengers:

8 people

Available:

-

Suitable for travellers:

18 - 70 years

Boarding from:

Piombino

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Super!

Organised by:

Paolo V.

Member since 2021 -

Private

English

French

Spanish

Italian

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This experience, in a nutshell

The course aims to provide notions and practical tests of all the basic topics that lead to the management of a sailing boat: specifically of a class A cabin cruiser (we use boats ranging from 10 to 15 meters equipped in total for navigation beyond 12 nautical miles from the coast).



Didactics of theoretical notions

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Nomenclature of the parts of the boat and functionality

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Rigging, fixed (or dormant) and current

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Winds: direction and intensity

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Winds with respect to the wind

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Notes on mooring and unmooring

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Safety at sea



Practical teaching:

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Preparation for sailing

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Hoisting of the sails

- The

rudder-

The gaits

- The

tacking

- The

stern knockdown (mistakenly called gybe) -

Preparation for mooring and lowering of the sails

The aim of our teaching is to ensure that at the end of the 2-day course, the student is able to steer the boat



independently COURSE RECIPIENTS:

Those who want to approach sailing, newly licensed to deepen navigation techniques, those who want to spend 2 days sailing

At the end of the course a Certificate of Participation


will be issued

No Departures available

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Boat & Classes of Service

Bavaria 42 - 2002

Type

Sailboat

Length

13 m.

Toilets

2

Cabins

4

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10+

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Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Piombino.

Check-in: 6:00 PM

Our trip ends here:

Piombino.

Check-out: 5:00 PM

Our itinerary

Explore the magical Piombino canal between Cavo and Porto Azzurro on an engaging weekend sailing course. Sail through crystal-clear waters, learning sailing techniques while taking in breathtaking views along the Tuscan coast. This marine adventure offers a perfect mix of hands-on learning and relaxation, giving you an unforgettable experience on the sea.

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Super!

Organised by:

Paolo V.

Member since 2021 -

Private

English

French

Spanish

Italian

4.9/5

out of

32

reviews

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Marcello F.

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Italy

Esperienza semplicemente fantastica e formativa!
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10/22/2024

Salvatore C.

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Italy

Vela d'altura più delle aspettative.equipaggio fantastico. Istruttore competente e molto preparato. Consigliatissimo per chi vuole essere autonomo in condizioni straordinarie.
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Offshore and Night Navigation Course between Elba, Corsica and Capraia

10/22/2024

Ariela D.

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Italy

Paolo è un vero maestro, di vita e di mare.
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Last sun on Elba - Sailing weekend

09/30/2024

Nadia S.

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Italy

Paolo....persona squisita e molto professionale, con lui ti senti tranquilla! Grazie della bellissima esperienza! Da rifare molto volentieri!

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