OFFSHORE SAILING NAVIGATION COURSE IN MALAGA
Navigation Passage Plan
We will embark on two journeys, day and night, across the iconic Strait of Gibraltar and the Alboran Sea
- Departure Friday at 19:00 UTC+1 / Arrival Sunday at 19:00 UTC+1
- Course 1: Isla de Alborán, Course 2: Melilla, Course 3: Estrecho y Ceuta (We will choose based on weather conditions)
- Two profesional skipper onboard
- Enjoy your own bed in a double cabin for the entire cruise
- Limited to 8 students
Topics covered
- Navigation: Nautical charts and symbols Using a compass and GPS Waypoint navigation and route planning Tides and currents
- Weather: Understanding weather patterns and forecasts Recognizing signs of changing weather Safety considerations for different weather conditions
- Safety Procedures: Personal flotation devices (PFDs) and safety gear Man-overboard procedures Emergency signals and communication First aid at sea
- Navigation Rules and Regulations: International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) Right of way and signaling
- Cruising Techniques: Provisioning for long passages Watchkeeping and crew management Dealing with emergencies at sea
- Maritime electronics: Plotter, GPS, Radar. VHF, Autopillot system, AIS, EPIRB, Battery Management system.
- Celestial navigation: Utilize tools like sextants to measure the angle between a celestial body and the horizon. Calculating Position.
The sailing yacht
Experience unparalleled comfort aboard our magnificent sailing yacht. With a length of 14 meters and a breadth of 4.5 meters, it features 4 spacious cabins and 3 modern bathrooms. The expansive saloon, complete with a fully equipped galley, creates the ideal setting to enhance your sailing course experience.
- Lenght 14m, Beam 4.5m, Draught 2m
- 4 cabins, 3 bathrooms, huge salom with galley.
- Huge cockpit, bimini and sprayhood.
Introducing your sailing instructor
All the practices are conducted by the director of our academy, supported by colleagues from the University of Cádiz.
- Yacht master 2013 (Spanish certification)
- Sailing instructor 1988
- RYA Yachtmaster OffShore (Motor & Sailing) 2022
- Second Officer of the Merchant Navy: Currently studying at the University of Cádiz.
