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Practical Courses into  12 hours to introduce  on ocean sailing

in the levels:

Básico   CURSO BÁSICO - Basic - Sailing in limits of Sheltered Navigation (similar Basic Keelboat Sailing Level I and Level II, in USA.)  12 hours introduce . 2 days sessions.   30 hours with certification is all course.This course will allow students to learn the basics of sailing while enjoying the comfort of a keelboat.  The class will be taught on sailboat MOD 30'. Each class day will begin with a brief into the boat introducing students to basic sailing terms, and boat handling. The rest of each day will be spent on-the-water utilizing hands-on teaching techniques.  On-the-water topics will include: introduction to weather forecasting, safety, sailing theory, boat handling, sail handling, seamanship, crew work, acquaintance on board, reefing, right of way, overboard drills, mooring, anchoring and more.  It is carried through in sheltered waters in 2 days in the São Sebastião channel and your beautiful nature.  Minimum class size: 4. This class meets one weekend or during the week for 2 days.

NAVIGATION - RADIO INTRODUCE ENGINE PRACTICE OF MANOUVRE SAFE EQUIPMENT AND BUOYANCY

Intermediário   CURSO INTERMEDIÁRIO - Intermediate - limits of sheltered and practical coastal navigation (similar Basic Cruising Course, in USA)  12 hours. 2 days sessions. This course is designed as an introduction to coastal cruising on a sailboat 30 feet in length. Students will learn skills they will need when chartering boats of similar size during daylight hours, within sight of land in moderate wind and sea conditions. Topics include: mechanics of diesel engine, weather forecasting, systems checks, leaving the dock, maneuvering under power in close quarters, sailing a large boat, coastal navigation, emergency procedures, anchoring, usage of VHF marine radio, and returning to dock.  Prerequisite: Curso Básico.  Minimum class size: 4. This class meets one weekend or during the week for 2 days.

MORNING AFTERNOON EVENING

Traslado CURSO TRASLADO - Coastal Passage Making - practical coastal navigation (similar Bare Boat Cruising, in USA)  12 hours. This course is designed to provide students with the skills and resources to safely and comfortably cruise or barefoot charter a vessel 30 feet in length. Students will learn how to plan a cruise, acquaint themselves with an unfamiliar boat and location, sail, anchor and dock the boat in normal conditions, and live with others within the confines of a boat. There will be an emphasis on seamanship, which includes environmental awareness, resource conservation, careful navigation and courtesy. The boat will leave from Ilhabela to Ubatuba or Alcatrazes Island or Vitória Island or Ilhas Island (weather permitting) and return on the same day.  Prerequisite: Curso Intermediário  Minimum class size: 4. This class meets one weekend or during the week for 1 day.  It is carried through in sea opened up to 25 miles of the coast during one day of 12 hours.  These three options give a general vision of that it is the oceanic navigation.  In Brazil the license to drive boats is examined and make for the Marinha do Brasil, and in your methods is not necessary practical examination. Our courses have the goal of prepare with practical boat handling and not dispatch licenses. Our courses follow standard of U.S.Sailing and RYA - Royal Yachting Association.   To get the certificate of experienced sailor it is necessary to be done more 18 hours in each  course with examination of certification and index of rightness of  70% of the activities taught  in the practical one for each level.

 

SET AND  DOWN SPY CREW'S WORK TRANING HEAVY WEATHER

Regatta CURSO REGATA - Regatta - limits of Sheltered (similar Keelboat Sailing Level III, in USA)  12 hours. 2 days sessions. In this class we introduce the basics of navigation and weather forecasting, spinnaker work, and cover sailing efficiency on all points of sail. Weather and crew permitting, at least half of this class will be spent on the open ocean.  Prerequisite: Curso Básico.  CALENDAR In our site have de option “CALENDAR” where we have the date of events of regatta along the year. Semana de Vela de Ilhabela in mid of July is a international and traditional regatta in Ilhabela

CHARTERS When making these 3 minimum levels of courses or equal in other countries verified in personal logbook in a total of 36 hours, you is prepared to make trips for the coast in a sail-boat of 30 feet knowing islands bays and beaches for our coast.     Therefore we give the condition to make charters in no bare boat with intention to practice the art to sail in open sea and knowing our coast and its pretty contrasts.    We speak English in courses or charters.    Have sailing strolls with 1, 2 or 3 hours in the São Sebastião channel for you know this place

  Maximum size: 6 people

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