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This course explains what Aids to Navigation are, how to recognise them and how to understand them.

This course focuses on electrical safety, both while sailing and when in harbour. The course covers all the basics about the electrical system on board and gives you tools to review the electrical system yourself and ensure optimal electrical safety.

Sailing during the day is fun and doing it at night is definitely fascinating. However, it can make a huge difference with or without the moon and/or wind. What is needed is common sense and awareness. In fact, in this course, we will understand how to prepare and what to expect to live this incredible experience peacefully and safely.

Both RADAR and AIS instruments are precious aids in preventing the risk of collisions at sea. The way they work is based on totally different technologies. A RADAR transmits radio signals, receives their echo through a rotating antenna processed, and shows them on the instrument display. An AIS transmits and receives a vessel's navigation information on dedicated VHF channels and calculates the potential collision risk.

This course is designed to provide up-to-date information about buoyage, their terms and meaning, for safe navigation worldwide.

This course introduces meteorology to educate the participants with practical knowledge of recognising and predicting potential weather changes on both land and sea.

This course is an introduction to different kinds of radar systems. The course covers pulse radar vs broadband radar. It includes installation, how to use it, placement of the antenna, and a video demonstration.

The course covers when and how to add a ground connection to your electrical devices. Including examples of ground plates, sizes and what equipment needs grounding.

This course gives a brief but exhaustive explanation of what passage planning means.

This course covers the electrochemical series and why corrosion occurs. Also, how to actively prevent galvanic corrosion and what to be aware of in terms of galvanic currents.

This course is designed in reference to GMDSS IMO standard which provide guidelines on the usage of distress and safety systems required on board, depending on the area you are navigating in.

This course is designed to provide up-to-date, engaging information and instruction about all the aspects of Radar systems such as available models, functions and usage.

This course covers the different types of batteries, including acid batteries, GEL batteries, AGM batteries and the newer Li-on batteries. It also covers different types of chargers and what to be aware of when charging.

An introductory course where students can learn how to create and analyse a routing strategy through modern navigation instruments. We want to transmit a method more than just a series of concepts.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the essential skills and knowledge required to sail effectively using jib and genoa sails. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned sailor looking to improve your skills, this course has something to offer.

This course will take you through various techniques to determine your position at sea whilst navigating along the coast.

This course is designed to provide up-to-date information and instruction about the global positioning system (GPS), treating in detail the functionality and its usage.

Echosounders are widely used around the world on any kind of vessel. Discover the models out in the market, their main features and how they work.

When navigating in restricted visibility, either by sailing or by motoring, it is fundamental to point out your position at any time. To accomplish this, you must utilise sound signals.

Croatia - described as a sailing destination; this course will provide the student with general information about the country with added specifics regarding the Adriatic coast & sea, climate, gastronomy and culture.