Yacht Maintenance course

 

Course Details:
1 day - 8:45am to 5:00pm.

Up to 6 students - minimum of 3 students for course to proceed

Cost:
Members - $375
Youth Crew Members - $325

Includes:

• Full day tuition in The Bridge
• Lunch & refreshments in The Foredeck
• Materials for practical work

Youth Crew members, please use the discount code YTHCR when in the payment section of your registration.  This will discount the cost.

Course Outline:

This course combines the topics of Marine Electrics and Rope Work with a half day spent on each.  

MARINE ELECTRICS
This course will help you gain an understanding of 12/24v marine electrical system covering basic system two battery bank system, types batteries, and charging. It also includes some practical skills such as wire stripping, splicing, crimping and a go at soldering. The course is delivered by a qualified marine electrician.

ROPE WORK
This course will teach you about different types of ropes and their uses. We will look at how to whip the ends using different methods to avoid fraying. We also look at splicing 3-strand nylon so that you can start making your own mooring lines. We will also splice Dyneema and teaching how to make a soft shackle for you to take home.

 

The course will be presented by Ivan B. Signorelli, an RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Instructor & qualified Marine Electrician, with years of experience teaching and countless miles under his belt.

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Numbers for this session are strictly limited.  All courses are subject to change with limited notice based on demand and availability.  To avoid disapointment, we recommend registering early.