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MANEUVERING COURSE
Lesson 1: Getting Started
Intro to boat handling basics and what to expect from the course.
Lesson 2: Close Quarter Maneuvering
Learn how to confidently maneuver your vessel in tight spaces like marinas and crowded harbors.
Lesson 3: Picking Up Mooring Balls
Step-by-step guidance on approaching, catching, and securing to mooring balls in various conditions.
Lesson 4: Anchoring with Confidence
Master anchoring technique—from choosing a spot to setting, testing, and retrieving your anchor securely.
Lesson 5: Rafting Up
Learn safe methods for rafting up with other boats, including communication, fendering, and line setup.
Lesson 6: Docking Alongside
Understand the techniques for smooth, controlled side-to docks along seawalls, piers, or pontoons.
Lesson 7: Marina Docking
Plan your entry, line handling, and approach for stress-free docking in tight marina spaces.
Lesson 8: Med Mooring Made Easy
Detailed breakdown of the Med Mooring process—using anchors or stern lines to dock in crowded harbors.
Lesson 9: Emergency Manoeuvres
Essential techniques for controlling your vessel quickly and safely in unexpected or emergency scenarios.
Lesson 10: Pro Tips & Tricks
Discover practical shortcuts, habits, and clever techniques that experienced skippers swear by.
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