Intermediate Coastal Cruising

Intermediate Coastal Cruising The goal of this two-day course is to introduce the student to the traditional techniques of Coastal Navigation, and to refine the sailing skills learned in Basic Coastal Cruising to prepare them for the Practical Checkout.

At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to read a nautical chart and identify corresponding landmarks and aids to navigation, determine the vessel's location, plot a course to steer, properly dock the vessel under motor power, take appropriate precautions when sailing under reduced visibility, and successfully recover an overboard victim. Nav

This course prepares students for the Bareboat Chartering course and comprises days 5 and 6 of the Six- or Eight-Day program.

Topics Covered:
Wheel Steering Maneuvering Under Power Docking and Tight-quarters Plumbing and Electrical Systems Steering systems diesel engine operation Managing Heel & Weather Helm Sail selection and shape Emergency Tiller Usage Crew Overboard Recovery Procedures VHF Marine Radio Usage Safety Equipment Regulations	Safety Gear Use Anchorages and anchoring Review points of sail Gybing and Tacking review Reefing Underway Navigation Rules Reading a Nautical Chart Rules of the Road Determining position and plotting course Heavy weather techniques Heaving To Diesel Engine Operation and Troubleshooting

Format: 2 consecutive days 9:30am to 4:30pm

Prerequisite: Basic Coastal Cruising or special permission from Pacific Yachting Staff

Cost:
Group (3-4 students)	$325.00/person
Private (2 students)	$410.00/person
Member	$295.00/person

Textbook: Cruising Fundamentals, Harry Munns ($21.60)

Certification: Basic Coastal Cruising

Schedule:Every Weekend

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(831) 423-SAIL
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Note - Because all students have different abilities in the learning process, we honestly can't guarantee that you'll pass our certification or the American Sailing Association's certification requirements. Most students that have a strong & serious commitment to become an excellent sailor do just fine, passing all of the written & practical requirements.

We can guarantee that you will get some of the best instruction in the world by or USCG Licensed instructors. Our captains go beyond their job requirements to teach and convey the sport of sailing in a very safe & comfortable way. Our skippers truely love & enjoy what they're doing and it shows.

Most students that complete 3 week-ends- Basic Sailing & Seamanship, Basic Coastal Cruising & Intermediate Coastal Cruising, need a 4 hr review & 2 hr check-out ( we have once a week) to satisfy the ASA practical requirements for the Basic Coastal Cruising level certification. In other words, it's likely you will be able to take out a boat as a bareboat skipper, with experienced crew, after 7 days.

Most students that take the 6 day course consecutively can usually pass the ASA practical requirements up to Basic Coastal Cruising in course time. Most students that take the 8 day course consecutively can usually pass the ASA practical requirements up to Intermediate Bareboat in course time.

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