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Becoming a Captain is hard work [Ep. 100]
27 June 2025 · 26 min · 25K views
What this video covers
Darcy, co-host of the sailing channel Sailing Supernova, completes the written and practical requirements for an International Yacht Training (IYT) commercial captain’s licence. After failing his initial paper-charting exam with a 69 per cent score, he passes the retake with a 72 per cent.11:55 The practical portion of the course takes place on a Voyage 44 catamaran, where Darcy performs solo docking, mooring ball pickups, and man-overboard drills under the instruction of Ian Mobs.12:03 The training emphasises manoeuvring in tight, shallow dock spaces and navigating via paper charts, supplementing the crew's existing experience with electronic navigation. While Darcy completes the certification, Yvette manages boat maintenance, including the installation of magnetic mosquito netting on the saloon doors.16:11 The vessel, previously held under a standing order due to registration issues following a tow-in, receives clearance for departure.10:13 Darcy concludes the week preparing for a final oral examination.24:19
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