At C-MASTERS, we have created a selection of 'must do' courses. After several years of providing training we know which topics and skills are considered complex by students. Most of these topics are covered in the RYA shorebased courses and in practical courses. However, a more intensive training is needed to become a confident skipper.
Do you know that the most damage on sailing boats happens when manoeuvring under engine in harbours, locks and other busy spots?
Boat handling can be very stressful. It should be practiced intensively and as often as possible.
This course is a 'must do' for anyone who wants to master these stressful situations.
MASTERCLASS : Advanced Boat handling and harbour manoeuvres
Course content
Learn the correct methods for safely manoeuvre a cruising yacht in a harbour and in confined spaces. Understand the fundamentals of boat handling and get the skills to master manoeuvring anywhere.
This course will show you the methods and techniques for parking up successfully in different harbours and in various conditions. You will learn the "base manoeuvres" which will form a solid foundation for all your boat handling skills, and you will learn how to apply them in virtually every situation you may encounter.
The course also focuses on becoming a proficient helmsman, whose responsibilities include attaching the boat to moorings and using special techniques for helmsmanship whilst sailing and motoring enroute.
This course is suitable for skippers at any level. It is certainly highly recommended for skippers wanting to come well prepared to their Yachtmaster certification.
What's included
- Tuition by one of the best RYA instructors
- Accommodation on board in your own cabin (no sharing)
- All meals and drink on board
- All mooring and fuel fees
- Free parking at our premises
Supporting courses
We recommend the RYA Diesel Engine course for in-depth understanding of the functioning of a diesel engine, your trusty friend while manoeuvring under power.
Supporting books
The Reeds Skipper booklet is handy as a reference book.
Overview of all our C-MASTERCLASSES
Advanced Navigation
Practice your navigation skills during night passages - recognise buoys, light houses, harbour entrances and ships
Practical Radar Operator Training
Combined theory and practical course on using a radar for position finding, navigation and safety. A hands-on course to get the most out of your radar system
Passage Planning
The key to avoiding nasty surprises when making a voyage is proper preparation, and it starts with learning how to do passage planning. Pragmatic course on preparing your crew and yacht for offshore voyages
Advanced Power Handling
Combined practical course on relaxed motor handling in complex situations, and harbour manoeuvres.
Safety on board
Practical course to learn the key messures to improve the safety of your crew and yacht, covering the use of safety materials and emergency procedures (e.g. MOB) on board of a C-MASTERS yacht
Practical Celestial Navigation
Practical offshore course on one of our C-MASTERS yachts on practicing taking sights using a sextant, and determining your position with celestial navigation