Ropework & Seamanship Training
Have you ever wanted to get to grips with ropework, understand the difference between hitches, bends, knots and splices?
How good is your line coiling and securing to bollards?
Join this ropework and seamanship workshop to perfect your knots, lines and get to grips with splicing your mooring lines and whipping to tidy up any frayed lines!
A hands on practical day upskilling your seamanship skills where everyone gets to take something away with them as a memento of the day.
This course teaches you how your engine works, how to keep it healthy by using basic checks and maintenance procedures, and how to get it started again in the event of a breakdown.
The course will give awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine and the ability to prevent breakdown at sea & rectify defects not requiring workshop support. This course includes basic maintenance and engine care which will prevent most cases of engine failure
Course is equally applicable to both Sailing and Motor inboard diesel engines.
Course topics include:
- The four stroke cycle,
- fuel, cooling and air systems,
- engine electrical systems,
- spares and tool requirements,
- winterisation and servicing
The Ropework & Seamanship course is ideal for:
- Anyone setting to sea
- Those looking to be more hands on with the ropes on board their vessel.
No prior experience is necessary
9am-5pm with approximately 45 mins for lunch
Minimum Duration: 1 day
There is no minimum age for this course however all students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult
This course operates with a maximum of 8 students per instructor
All course materials will be supplied
