Sailing Supernovavidéo
Becoming a Captain is hard work [Ep. 100]
27 juin 2025 · 26 min · 25K vues
Ce que couvre cette vidéo
Darcy, co-host of the sailing channel Sailing Supernova, completes the written and practical requirements for an International Yacht Training (IYT) commercial captain’s license.▶ 0:26 After failing his initial paper-charting exam with a 69 percent score, he passes the retake with a 72 percent.▶ 11:39 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.▶ 15:01 The training emphasizes maneuvering in tight, shallow dock spaces and navigating via paper charts, supplementing the crew's existing experience with electronic navigation.▶ 12:31 While Darcy completes the certification, Yvette manages boat maintenance, including the installation of magnetic mosquito netting on the saloon doors.▶ 16:43 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.▶ 24:11
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