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Basic yachting terms and definitions, both in Russian and English; - Yacht structure - hull, deck, spars, rigging, sails, internal structure; - Safety at sea - rescue equipment, distress signals, what to do if a person falls overboard; - How sails work and how to manage them - one of the sections of the course is devoted to setting, retracting, reefing, adjusting sails, as well as overstaying and crossing sails; - Nautical knots and their practical application; - Mooring and anchoring - what are the names of the mooring ends, what is the difference between Mediterranean mooring and Baltic mooring, how to anchor; - Basics of meteorology - sources of weather forecasts, how to understand them and how to plan your voyage; - Basics of navigation, navigational signs, ship's lights, nautical navigation charts. Who this course is for: The course is designed for beginners with no yachting experience What you will learn understand the processes that take place on a yacht effectively assist the skipper in the management of the yacht Use the knowledge gained to quickly acquire practical yacht handling skills. Course content 9 sections - 34 lectures - Total duration 1 hr 23 min.
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