Basic NASA sailing course is both intensive and comprehensive. It is intended not only for beginners but also for more experienced sailors, as it envelops the basic knowledge and all skills necessary for independent sailing.
| Head of the program | Igor Orlov (RYA Yachtmaster, Cert. No. 20017) |
| Yacht | X-35 One Design |
| Safety equipment | Ocean Safety / Spinlock |
| Duration | Fri, Sat and Sun (09:30-17:30) or Tue, Wed and Thu (09:30-17:30) |
| Home port | Marina Portorož (D18/19) |
PROGRAM
- Ropework
- Coming alongside and tying up
- Close-quarters handling under power
- Anchoring
- Handling of sails (hoisting, dropping, reefing and tiding up)
- Basic physics of sailing and sail trim
- Work with winches, clutches, genoa cars and travellers
- Beating and tacking
- Running and jibing
- Heaving to
- Apparent wind
- Basic terrestrial navigation
- Rules of the road at sea
- Main dangers at sea
- Use of personal safety equipment
- Ways of initiating an emergency call at sea
PRICE PER PERSON
March, April, October, November, December
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- 380 € (4 students)
- 340 € (5 students)
May, June, July, August, September
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- 420 € (4 students)
- 375 € (5 students)
(The price includes boat accommodation, linen, gas, fuel, marina fee in Portorož and use of quality personal safety equipment)
DISCOUNTS
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- 5% members of the YC NASA
- 5% group of 4 or 5 students
- 5% course repetition