38658 - Theory of Recreational Boating

Learning outcomes

The Sail Knowledge (Theory and Technics)is mandatory for Students attending this Course prepairing themselves to reach graduation in University studies in Rimini. Course is divided in : Theory, Weather Knoledge (Forecast understanding) Safety and Manouvering Rules, Medical evaluation and Phisycal Training, developed in according with FIV (Italian Sail Federation) rules (methods and directives).

Course contents

Capt 1st : Boat structure and terminology

(hull - propulsion system, steering system(rudder and components)

different hulls

sail boat components (terminology)

2.- armament: fixed and current components

sail terminology

main links on board

stability of sail boat (stability, gravity center, sail centre)

Cap 2nd : Weather and wind

hearth atmosphere,influence of components (solar radiation, tempertaure, Pressure, ); wind and instruments of measure (direction, Intensity)

light winds (daily and nightly);Wind Rose; Mediterranean winds; Scale Beaufort, wind effects on sails

Sea state; Fronts , clouds, the stormyweather, fog

Capt4 : manouvering:

wind and conterwind- turning, counterturning, balancing control on boats

Capt. 5° : manouvering technics

boat stabilization ; keel and rudder control (small and large boats)

Capt 6 : safety onboard

components and equipment control; sail dress, rescue (Man over Board)

Towing

sanding/rocking/sunking

temporary sunking

safety rules

Capt 7 : approaching avoidance Rules

rules for motorboat and sail boat- daily and night signals and lights

collision avoidance

Capt 8 . mooring, departure, anchoring of the boat

Capt 9 : sail man health and training:

Medical evaluation, training methods, accidents, Phisycal exercises

Office hours

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