Heavy Weather Boating for Power and Sail
One evening: 3 hours

When the Going Gets Rough you may be put in a position of learning first hand what to do. This course is intended to give you information so you are prepared for those rough days at sea, especially when they come up unexpectedly.

Course Overview

This class is designed to share expert information on what to look for, what to do and more importantly, what not to do. The course will give you valuable information on how to be prepared.

Topics

• Wind and sea – the relationship between wind duration and fetch
• Waves – wave forms
• The effects of tide and current and reflected/refracted waves
• Weather signs, seeing indicators of wind shifts, clouds, etc.
• The importance of establishing your position
• Boat handling – the effects of seas on the boat (power and sail)
• Tactics including anchoring
• Safety
• Staying on board
• Man over board
• Clothing
• Check list

Facilitators:  Captain Mike Saylor or Captain Lenny Lipton

Logistics: 
Thursday, March 27 with Captain Saylor
6:30-9:30pm at the Marine Training Center
-or-
Thursday, April 24 with Captain Lipton
7:00-10:00pm at the Marine Training Center

Tuition: $95

Certification: Upon course completion you will receive a Landfall Navigation Marine Training Center certificate of completion in Heavy Weather Boating for Power and Sail .