Crouesty multi-skilled team player internship

Your cruise

Join us for this versatile crew member training course at Le Crouesty!
What are the goals of this course?
- To develop skills in various aspects of cruising to become a seasoned, versatile crew member capable of handling different crew roles (maneuvers, navigation, safety, and technology).
- Experience a group cruising course full of new discoveries!

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During this 5-day group training course, we will focus on the following areas:

1) Maneuvering:
Steering at the helm under sail: adapting your steering based on the point of sail and wind conditions, and coordinating helm and sheet actions to balance the boat
Sail trimming: working with indicators to optimize sail trim at different points of sail and using the tools to adjust sail settings.
Tacking: performing tacks safely while controlling the boat’s course and sail settings
Adjusting the sail plan: Decide on sail adjustments based on wind, sea conditions, and the crew, and master the sequence of sail changes.
Harbor and anchoring maneuvers: Anticipate the sailboat’s behavior under engine power and practice casting off and docking: navigation, sequence, and mooring. Assign specific instructions and roles to the crew.

2) Navigation, weather, and tides:
Preparing for navigation: use the necessary navigation tools and develop a navigation plan suited to the crew and environmental conditions
Determine your position and decide on your course: master electronic navigation aids.
Use electronics in accordance with actual environmental conditions and be familiar with the tools and methods for coastal navigation in the event of an electronic failure
Weather: know how to find weather information, understand the different sources and their characteristics. Anticipate conditions in your navigation plan and know the observables to predict changes in conditions
Tides, currents: know how to find information on tide and current schedules and develop a navigation plan that is appropriate and takes into account the tides and currents

3) Safety
Accident prevention and management: Provide the crew with appropriate safety instructions based on environmental conditions and the navigation plan. Understand how safety equipment works. Implement emergency procedures. Raising the alarm: Know the resources and systems for organizing rescue operations in the area. Use the appropriate means of alerting authorities for the situation

4) Technology
Boat operation, inspection, and maintenance: Know the boat’s critical components. Learn how to handle equipment malfunctions. Use equipment efficiently to extend its service life. Knots and rigging: Know and use the various types of knots appropriately.