| Cruise Planning –
There is something very special about the thrill of cruising in new
waters and the sense of accomplishment upon completing an extended cruise. To
go beyond what most boaters do on a weekend overnight or even a week or so
marina hopping requires boaters to leave their normal cruising areas and
comfort zones. The Cruise Planning course focuses on the planning and
preparation necessary for safe enjoyable extended cruises on both inland and
coastal waters. Designed for members who cruise on either a sail
or powerboat (owned or chartered)—this course covers the following topics: • Cruise
preparation and planning - General
• Boat
and Equipment
• Anchors
and Anchoring
• Security
• Chartering
• Cruising
Outside the United States
• Crew
and Provisioning
• Voyage
Management
• Communications
• Navigation
• Weather
• Emergencies
The manual includes a comprehensive cruise planning timeline. The
course can be comfortably taught in eight two-hour classroom sessions including
time for review and the exam, but each instructor will determine the pace of
the course.
Further Information
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