Yacht Handling Course

Lesson 1: Getting Started

Intro to boat handling basics and what to expect from the course.

 

Lesson 2: Close Quarter Manoeuvring

Learn how to confidently manoeuvre your vessel in tight spaces like marinas and crowded harbours.


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.