Our courses
Tops and knots
CONTENT OF THE COURSE
On board a ship of the Italian Navy the knot expert sailors are the "helmsmen" they are the lords of knots, those who know the techniques of realization
most widespread and used in the various maneuvers of the sailor.
Making the knots is learned quickly and just as quickly they are forgotten therefore we propose some courses for different needs; arrive in a dock and show the use of the peaks a mastery in the execution of the knots is surely
a satisfaction, but above all a security.
COURSE A
Review of the nodes that are most frequently used to moor on the quay,
on the chevron, on the briccole and on the bollards in various shapes.
DURATION : 1 day
COURSE B
Learn about the various materials and the various types of tops: flat, single braid, common, double braid and three woods. Learning to sew the seams e
terminal ligatures, carry out splicing and splicing.
Learn to make little used knots, but specific for important uses.
DURATION : 2 days
Meteorology
CONTENT OF THE COURSE
During the course you will acquire notions on how to read synoptic maps, instruments and concepts of meteorology, hygrometer, barometer, anemometer, temperature.
Atmospheric predictability, reliability of forecasts.
Recognition and study of our typical perturbations at territorial latitudes.
Knowledge of these topics is essential to navigate safely!
WHO IS IT FOR?
The course is aimed at all those who want to improve their knowledge in the meteorological field to increase safety in navigation.
DURATION : 1 day
Launching and hauling
CONTENT OF THE COURSE
There are not many slides in Italy "very rare goods" kept not very well, often illegally occupied, most of the times closed for no reason. Pay close attention to the bottom, method of using winches or hoists, alignment on the ramp, these are the important things to do correctly to carry out a safe launch and hauling.
Maintenance is one of the primary things for good truck operation.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Anyone who has recently used a boat trailer must have specific knowledge of how to approach launching and hauling safely and not create damage to third parties.
DURATION : 1 day
Mooring and anchoring
CONTENT OF THE COURSE
The lack of simple basic rules, of experience, sometimes finds us in ridiculous situations, increasing adverse extreme factors (evolutionary effect of the propeller, current, wind, etc.) at times dangerous. Always keep the ropes in order, ready for use at speed, and the first rule in the boat, knowing how to smooth the ropes, know the evolutionary effect of the left-handed right-handed propeller, bow mooring, stern mooring, side mooring, how to fix the ropes to the ground, dead body and fenders, how to leave a mooring, how to anchor the anchor in the dock and in the harbor, various types of anchors, anchoring maneuvers, use of the buoy, taking the buoy, are part of a essential baggage for a sailor.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Not everyone uses the boat frequently, do a review of the techniques and methods
for correct anchoring and mooring, it facilitates operations when
the adversity of weather, wind, current put us in difficulty.
DURATION : 1 day
Navigation in the lagoon
CONTENT OF THE COURSE
As a non-resident, knowing where you can sail and moor, recognize the prohibition, danger, obligation, priority, indication, and last but not least the speed limit signs.
The knowledge of the tides becomes essential in order not to be dry, the various currents of the lagoon in the 3 inlets, Chioggia, Malamocco, Lido, where the mose is located, the municipal ordinances, and last but not least the plaque "LV" Venetian Lagoon,
mandatory for engines over 9.9 HP.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Everyone would like to visit Venice by boat, beauty and wonderful emotions.
Getting to Venice by boat is not difficult, knowing how to behave in compliance with the regulations and rules of navigation, of mooring, would put us in a position to
tranquility and serenity of navigation in the lagoon.
DURATION : 1 day
Method of calculation and correspondence
CONTENT OF THE COURSE
The course provides notions of how to read nautical charts, the main topics that are dealt with are the following: Latitude and Longitude, Nave Point, Geographic North and Magnetic North, Declination and Deviation, True Head and Compass Head. Effects of current and wind on the route. Lossodromic route and Orthodromic route. draw and calculate routes, use of the compass, declination, deviation.
How to calculate the amount of fuel needed for a given route,
calculation method to manage, space, speed and time.
WHO IS IT FOR?
The course for all those who want to improve the method of calculation and correspondence.
DURATION : 1 busy day
