Training Programs / Assos

BEGINNERS and ADVANCED LEVEL PROGRAMS (15 June – 15 September):

• Stay on our boutique hotel at the Assos village
• Program covers all the theoric lessons and full practical sessions
• Each level course takes 4 full day training
• Courses start each week on Sundays and Thursdays
• Special classes can be designed for 4+ groups
• Total training takes 28 hours for each level
• Price for each course is 1800TL+ KDV. Per Person, Bed & Breakfast
• 10% price off for 4+ groups

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Beginners I (4 days) Sail philosophy Safety Rules of the boat Equipment of the boat and the terms Hoisting the sail and dowsing Basic seaman tie ups Working principle of the sail Directions of the wind Different cruises Different manoeuvres Educational films about sailing Beginners II (4 days) Marine terms Basic main sail trimming Basic genoa trimming Steering with sail Steering with motor Basic navigation terms Map reading Use of GPS Cruising with motor Mooring Educational films about sailing

Advanced I (4 days) Reading of the wind Sailing according to the apparent wind Advanced performance main sail trimming Advanced performance genoa trimming Reef Other seaman ties and fast bowline hitch Manoeuvres with the sail with the wind from different angles (landing and free-running to the port or to a buoy) Advanced navigation To take bearing Making of the course on a map Use of chart plotter Sailing with compass Basic meteorological information Basic use of the radio and useful frequencies Educational films about sail performance Advanced II (4 days) Spinnaker, its use and packing Basic spinnaker trimming Reading of the sea lighthouses Basic boat maintenance and practical information Emergency state scenarios Leaving the port and edging Night sailing Long distance sailing Sailing together with the legendary skippers Basic information with regards to the race Films containing sail performance and tactics