Captain Offshore Sailing Course Bundle

(A bundle of 12 courses)

• There is no time limit to complete the sailing lessons
• You can review the sailing lessons as many times as you like
• You can make as many attempts as needed to pass the tests
• If you've already bought one sailing class then you'll be given an appropriate credit

Course Information

Captain Offshore Course Bundle Description

Discover the freedom of sailing offshore, losing sight of land, and mastering the ultimate challenges in sailing. Offshore sailing can be challenging and demanding, but with the right knowledge, preparation, and experience, it can also be a rewarding and unforgettable adventure. Always prioritize safety and continuous learning as you pursue offshore sailing - offshore also comes with higher risks and responsibilities, making thorough preparation, seamanship, and safety awareness essential for those embarking on offshore voyages!

This 10-course bundle of sailing courses is designed for the ultimate sailing experience: the knowledge and theory you need to safely, confidently, and competently sail offshore. You'll also receive the Basic Sail Trim and Navigational Rules courses for free. Included:

• Safety at Sea: Learning Safety at Sea is required learning for sailing offshore. Learn how to prepare and deal with the unexpected and emergencies while sailing.
• Storm Tactics: An experienced sailor knows how to prepare for storms. Learning Storm Tactics sailing is essential for any sailor venturing beyond the safety of inland waters.
• Large Keelboats: Explore the anatomy of large keelboats, understanding the components, rigging, and systems that make these vessels unique. Gain insights into maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Sail Theory: The fundamental principles of sailing, including wind dynamics and sailboat physics. Understand how to harness the power of the wind and the physics of sailboat design to propel your vessel efficiently and effectively.
• Sailing Maneuvers & Techniques: Build your confidence by learning the various sailing maneuvers, from tacking and gybing to heaving to and more! Hone your sailing techniques to harness the wind's power effectively and sail with precision while safely helming the sailboat with confident control.
• Advanced Sail Trim: Learn sail trim techniques and theory, from basic to advanced sail trim. The Sail Trim online course covers the full range of sail trim knowledge, techniques, and strategies.
• Sailing Terminology & Communication: The language of unique terms used by sailors, which is essential for clear communication on a sailboat.
• Docking and Maneuvering Under Power: Learn the intricacies of docking and maneuvering your sailboat under power, ensuring you can navigate even the trickiest of marinas.
• Anchoring & Mooring: Learn how to anchor like a pro, including anchoring and mooring techniques for different tides and weather.
• Boat Management & Systems: Learn about boat management and systems (engine, electrical, etc…) to ensure your vessel operates flawlessly throughout your journey.
• Coastal Navigation: Navigation is an essential sailing course for all sailors operating in inland and near coastal waters.
• FREE ADDITION! Electronic Navigation: Harness the power of modern technology with electronic navigation tools and charts. Learn to navigate by GPS, use chart plotters, AIS, and more!
• International Navigation Rules and Buoys: Learn international navigational markers and USCG rules of the road when sailing or under power. When sailing internationally, understand IALA-A and IALA-B navigation rules and buoy systems.
• Coping with Emergencies: Prioritize safety with modules on safety equipment, procedures, and protocols for different sailing conditions, environments, and crew-overboard emergencies.
• Essential Knots: Specialized knots to reliably secure lines (ropes) to perform specific tasks in sailing and tame the hundreds of feet of line various lines on a sailboat.
• Weather: Understanding weather and wind is critical in offshore sailing. Learn weather systems, winds, forecasting, and more to better plan safe and efficient sailing voyages!
• Bareboat Chartering: Learn how to successfully bareboat charter anywhere in the world.

Additionally, if you're new to NauticEd, you’ll also receive a free eLogbook to record your sailing experience, and all of your experience and training are automatically updated in your free online Sailing Resume. Once you complete all ten sailing classes and log 50 days of sailing experience in our FREE online sailing logbook, you'll be awarded the NauticEd Captain Level III Rank on your sailing resume.

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Someone wise once said: If you think education is expensive, you should try ignorance! To put this into perspective, sailing offshore requires that you become competent in just about every aspect of sailing, sailboat preparation and operation, and safety. Simply, investing in the Captain Bundle of courses is an investment in your competency and your crew's safety - and experiences that will last a lifetime when done well.

Fair Winds and Following Seas!

Grant Headifen
NauticEd Global Director of Education