Our Training Programs Cover the Essential Requirements for Competent Seamanship for Skippers and Crew
Training Focus Areas
Boat Handling
- Check-in/Check-out Processes
- Safety Equipment and Specifications
- Line Work and Knots
- Maneuvers in Tight Spaces
- Man Overboard Maneuvers (POB)
Harbor and Bay Maneuvers
- Docking and Undocking Under Various Conditions (City Harbors, Marinas, Fuel Stations, Bays)
- Influence of Ground and Wind Conditions
- Anchoring and Handling Shore Lines
Weather & Navigation
- Weather Assessment and Use of Relevant Sources
- Passage and Beacon Planning
- GPS and Terrestrial Navigation
- Night Approaches and Night Sailing
Sail Trimming & Maneuvers
- Use of Different Sail Systems (Furling, Batten Systems)
- Tacking and Gybing
- Man Overboard Maneuvers Under Sail
- Docking and Undocking Under Sail
Who is the Training For?
Skippers
The training is suitable for all experience levels:
- Prospective Skippers
- Experienced Captains Looking to Refresh Their Knowledge
- Skippers Preparing for New Challenges (Cruising, Single-/Double-Handed Crews)
- Preparation for Advanced Exams
Crew & Crew Members
- Crew Members and Aspiring Skippers Who Want to Learn Their Roles, Functions, and Responsibilities Onboard
- Prospective Skippers Looking to Apply Their Theoretical Knowledge in Practice
Training Benefits
- Confident Mastery of Your Own or a Charter Yacht
- Prevention or Routine Management of Emergency Situations
- Refreshing Learned Knowledge – Both Theory and Practice
- Practical Tips and Tricks from an Experienced Professional
Trainer & Partners
The training sessions are conducted by Gerald Mayr.
- International Certificate (FB3), Sailing & Motor
- RYA Offshore Master (Commercial Endorsement)
- RYA Cruising Instructor for Sail
- Radio, VHF, SRC
- Examiner for the Austrian Sailing Federation
More information at: https://segelerlebnis-akademie.at
Exclusive Discount for New Customers
New customers receive an additional 10% discount on a charter booking for the following sailing season when booking a training session.
Contact & Registration
info@free-wave.at or directly through our partner: mein@segelerlebnis.at
