Navigation Simplified - YACHTMASTER QUALIFICATION - The Paper Boat Project - Episode 4
31 gennaio 2020 · 16 min · 6K visualizzazioni · Langebaan
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Candidates for the Yachtmaster offshore qualification undergo intensive practical training in Saldanha Bay, South Africa, focusing on navigation and emergency procedures.5:28 The curriculum includes man-overboard drills, reef navigation, and identifying cardinal markers and sound signals.1:11 During reef navigation exercises, students use handheld compasses to take visual bearings on landmarks such as Port Control and local light structures to maintain a planned course.8:04 The training environment in Langebaan lagoon presents challenging conditions, where strong tidal streams and wind-against-tide scenarios complicate maneuvering.7:03 Students must calculate courses to steer and track distances using GPS to navigate through sandbanks and reefs.10:22 The practical examination requires precision, as candidates have only one attempt to execute maneuvers correctly.5:50 The training emphasizes the importance of pre-planning legs, distances, and course changes on paper before beginning a passage.10:12
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