The Watchleader Practical is a specialist course intended for all sailors wishing to become self-reliant watch mates during sea cruises. The programme of our course is an extension of the Coastal Skipper programme with special attention paid to the fundamental aspects of safe sea cruising. Watchleader Practical Course includes 2 days of seminar and 5 days of Baltic or Mediteran cruise.

The programme of the seminar includes practical rescuing training, navigation and passage planning, International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, VHF communication in a distress situation, procedures for emergency situations, practical manouvering.

Course Programme:

• DAYS 1- 2 Theory

• DAYS 3 - 7 Cruise

\During the cruise the students practice watchleader skills:

• navigation; electronic and traditional methods, VHF

• communication skills, passage planning, watch managing etc.

The price includes:

• accomododation in rooms during the seminar.

• accomodation on yacht during the cruise

• personal insurance

• harbour dues, fuel

• skipper - instructor

• materials

The price does not include the cost of meals.