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Aspiring Yachtmaster training | Rolling Passage Planning | Saga47swan Sailing
29 October 2023 · 9 min · 278 views · Scotland
What this video covers
A seven-day Yachtmaster training passage from Largs to Whitehaven involves navigating the Irish Sea, managing unpredictable weather, and executing complex pilotage.0:46 The crew spends several days planning using pilot books, charts, and Navionics before departing.0:10 A three-day storm forces the vessel to remain in port, requiring the crew to adapt their strategy and maintain morale with shore-based activities.2:31 Technical training focuses on narrow port entries, including a night navigation exercise into Port Patrick using leading lights and back bearings.3:49 Boat handling drills emphasise springing off pontoons, while sail plans remain conservative with reefs and smaller headsails to account for shifting conditions.4:32 The training prohibits the use of an on-deck chart plotter to force reliance on manual navigation and mental passage planning.5:48 The experience concludes with a 60-mile open-water crossing, providing a significant confidence boost in managing both crew and vessel under variable conditions.6:51 Detailed pre-passage planning and the ability to adapt to weather-driven schedule changes are essential for successful coastal and offshore navigation.
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