Which course should I take?

If you are looking to buy or charter a boat, the first step is the Skipper Large Keelboat. 

Boat insurance companies and charter companies require that new skippers meet certain provisions before taking out a vessel for any length of time.
In this course, students learn to handle the boat under power and under sail with a focus on the basic tenets of being a skipper: 

How to communicate clearly

How to prepare for eventualities

How and when to ask for help

How to support their crew

This course is designed to give students the opportunity of learning boat handling skills under power and under sail. Additionally, students gain an understanding of being a skipper and what that means with regard to communication, preparation, 

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