| Sunday |
Meet skipper/instructor and fellow crewmates. Relax around the pool at the Club De Vela. In the evening enjoy a meal at one of the superb restaurants on the beautiful harbour. |
| Monday |
Course introduction and safety brief. Pre departure engine checks and maintenance. Deck layout, general seamanship and further safety aspects including fire drill. Short passage, anchoring in a Cala for lunch. Manoeuvring under engine including tight circle turning, using prop walk and prevailing wind conditions, berthing alongside and bow/stern to. Sail handling and reefing. Sail to Marina or secluded Cala for evening and nights stay. |
| Tuesday |
Passage planning and chart work including electronic navigational aids. Plan your anchorages and strategies taking into account expected weather conditions. Long passage to Cabrera or Puerto Soller, including manoeuvring under sail including sailing upwind, tacking, gybing, heave to and man overboard. Rope work including coiling, stowage and knots. |
| Wednesday |
Further sail training including day and coastal skipper passage planning and skipper responsibilities on short detailed passages with navigational considerations. Short night time passage to perhaps Palma with an entrance to marina in darkness. |
| Thursday |
Further passage planning and pilotage. Student skippers taking more responsibility. Simulated emergencies. Close quarters handling |
| Friday |
Further sail training and revision to polish up on any weaknesses. Back to base by 1630 for final debrief and issue of certificates. Boat clean and depart boat by 1800 hours |
| Saturday |
Day Skippers and Coastal Skippers wishing to 'go it alone' for the weekend may charter 'Southerly Gael' our Beneteau 343 for these two days. |
| Sunday |
