Description

The course is delivered online and can be started immediately after purchase, allowing you to learn at your own pace 

 

Average time needed to complete the course:  10 Hours

 

Certification: You will receive a completion certificate once you have successfully completed all lessons, module tests, and exams. 

 

This course contains 64 lessons across 9 Modules 

 

MODULE 1: TERMINOLOGY  

 

This module covers as many of the technical words and terms used in the forthcoming sail training modules. It is designed to expand the candidates’ knowledge and understanding to prepare you to enter the maritime industry. 

 

Introduction and General Terminology

• Lesson 1 – Vessel Parts Terminology  
• Lesson 2 – Sailing Terminology  
• Lesson 3 – Sails and Manoeuvring Terminology  
• Module Test: Terminology  

  

MODULE 2: BASICS OF SAILING  

 

This module introduces the basics of sailing theory and expands on the terminology learned in Module 1. 

 

Introduction and Learning Objectives

• Lesson 1 – Hull Type  
• Lesson 2 – Keel Type  
• Lesson 3 – Mast Configurations  
• Lesson 4 – Vessel Parts  
• Learning activity – Vessel parts  
• Lesson 5 – Rigging  
• Lesson 6 – Sails  
• Lesson 7 – How Wind Acts on a Sail  
• Lesson 8 – Basic Manoeuvres  
• Lesson 9 – Points of Sail  
• Module Test: Basics of Sailing  

  

MODULE 3: COLLISION REGULATIONS  

 

This module aims to introduce you to the COLREGs with a focus on the main rules needed to sail a vessel safely. However, the sooner you begin to familiarise yourself with the COLREGs and begin to learn and understand them, the safer you will be at sea and the faster you will excel in your maritime career. 

 

Introduction and Learning Objectives  

• Lesson 1 – COLREGs Part A  
• Lesson 2 – COLREGs Part B – Section I  
• Lesson 3 – COLREGs Part B – Section II  
• Lesson 4 – COLREGs Part B – Section III  
• Lesson 5 – COLREGs Part C  
• Lesson 6 – COLREGs Part D  
• Lesson 7 – COLREGs Part E & Part F  
• Lesson 8 – COLREGs ANNEXES  
• Module Test: Navigation – Collision Regulations (COLREGs)  

  

MODULE 4: CHART WORK BASICS  

 

Understanding the basics of chart work will give you a better understanding of what is required to safely navigate at sea. 

 

Introduction and Learning Objectives

• Lesson 1 – Instruments  
• Lesson 2 – Charts  
• Lesson 3 – Symbols and Abbreviations  
• Lesson 4 – Distance, Speed, Time, and Direction  
• Lesson 5 – Plotting  
• Lesson 6 – Position Fixes  
• Module Test: Navigation – Chart Work Basics  

  

MODULE 5: PASSAGE PLANNING  

 

Passage/voyage planning describes the procedure used to develop a complete description of the vessel’s voyage from departure to arrival or ‘berth to berth’. The passage plan is designed to provide all the necessary information to navigate the vessel safely. It should be comprehensive, detailed and easy to understand. 

 

Introduction and Learning Outcomes  

• Lesson 1 – Principles of Planning  
• Lesson 2 – Stage Planning  
• Lesson 3 – Execution  
• Lesson 4 – Monitoring  
• Module Test: Passage Planning  

  

MODULE 6: THE IALA MARITIME BUOYAGE SYSTEM  

 

The IALA Maritime Buoyage System is in place to improve navigational safety and to act as a barrier to danger. When entering or exiting a port, vessels need to understand where the safe water is to navigate and the potential hazards to avoid collisions. To achieve this, we use aids to navigation; these may be buoys, lighthouses, lightships, or other fixed or floating devices. 

 

Introduction and Learning Outcomes  

• Lesson 1 – Lateral Marks  
• Lesson 2 – Cardinal Marks  
• Lesson 3 – Isolated Danger Mark  
• Lesson 4 – Safe Water Mark  
• Lesson 5 – Special Marks  
• Lesson 6 – New Danger Mark  
• Lesson 7 – Other Marks & Rules  
• Module Test: Navigation – The IALA Maritime Buoyage System  

  

MODULE 7: CATAMARAN SAILING DRILLS  

 

This module provides a theoretical understanding of operating the CNB Lagoon 620 sailing vessels in a safely and efficiently. By following steps for each action, you will limit any risk of endangering yourself, the vessel, or your fellow crew members. Practical training will reinforce this learning. 

 

Introduction to Catamaran Sailing Drills  

• Drill 1. Lowering the Boom  
• Drill 2. Hoisting the Mainsail  
• Drill 3. Reefing the Mainsail  
• Drill 4. Shaking Out a Reef  
• Drill 5. Dropping the Mainsail  
• Drill 6. Lifting the Boom  
• Drill 7. Genoa / Staysail: Unfurling  
• Drill 8. Genoa / Staysail: Furling  
• Drill 9. Hoisting the Code Zero  
• Drill 10. Deploying the Code Zero  
• Drill 11. Furling the Code Zero  
• Drill 12. Heavy Weather / Overnight Preparedness for the Code  
• Module Test: Sailing Drills – Catamaran  

  

MODULE 8: MONOHULL SAILING DRILLS  

 

This module provides a theoretical understanding of how to operate a monohull sailing vessels safely and efficiently. By following steps for each action, you will limit any risk of endangering yourself, the vessel, or your fellow crew members. Practical training will reinforce this learning. 

 

Introduction to Monohull Sailing Drills  

• Drill 1. Bending on the Mainsail  
• Drill 2. Hoisting the Mainsail  
• Drill 3. Lowering the Mainsail  
• Drill 4. Reefing the Mainsail & Shaking Out a Reef  
• Drill 5. Bending on the Jib  
• Drill 6. Unfurling and Furling the Jib  
• Drill 7. Tack  
• Drill 8. Gybe  
• Drill 9. Goosewing  
• Module Test: Sailing Drills – Monohull  

  

MODULE 9: MAINTENANCE  

 

After completing this module you will know in theory how to maintain the standing and running rigging of the monohull and catamaran vessels. The concepts of the maintenance are relatively universal across all vessel types, and sticking to the schedule is imperative to extend the working lifetime of your rigging while keeping you safe at sea. 

 

Introduction to Maintenance

• Lesson 1 – Products used in the Spars and Rigging Procedure  
• Lesson 2 – Tools  
• Lesson 3 – Catamaran Rig Visual Maintenance  
• Lesson 4 – Catamaran Rig Physical Maintenance  
• Lesson 5 – Monohull Rig Visual Maintenance  
• Lesson 6 – Monohull Rig Physical Maintenance  
• Lesson 7 – Winch Service  
• Module Test: Maintenance  

  

SAILING COURSE EXAMINATION  

 

• Sailing Theory Exam  
• Sailing Scenario Exam  

 

BONUS REFERENCE MATERIALS 

In this library, Students will find all the learning resources and reference documents students need to consult throughout their studies. Included: 

• Comprehensive Glossary of Nautical Terminology 

• Maritime Industry Acronyms