Beyond the Mizen - far West Cork (1 Class) or the Kerry Coast (1 Class)
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- Level: Basic Navigation
A special online interactive course which you can enjoy from your home or office. Book the class here , then download Zoom . You can join the class by video or if you prefer you can turn off your camera and just part take without being seen. You can text in your questions or comments.
Amazing secrets lie beyond the Mizen! Get all the tips and hints from Yachtmaster Instructor Eddie English who knows this coastline like the back of his hand. Learn about the ports of Ahakista, Bantry, Whiddy Island, Glengarriff, Adrigole, Bere Island, Castletownbere.
The 2nd class- the Kerry Coast begins at Killmacalogue in the Kenmare River - moving northwards towards Valentia, Dingle Bay, the Blaskets, Tralee Bay and the North Kerry Coast. Learn too about excellent safe, scenic anchorages and magical isalnds - Eddie will give you all his secrets!
| Length of Course | Each class is 2 1/4 hour + Q&A for 1 evening 19:30-21:45 |
| Objective | Be prepared for cruising Far West Cork and Kerry To get full passage information on this coastline and to look at pilotage in the multitude of excellent harbours and anchorages. |
| Location | The comfortable surroundings of your own home or office. All you need is a computer, laptop or phone. |
| What to bring | Notebook and pen to take notes. |
| Syllabus | Syllabus includes information on crew and boat preparation, destination research including pilotage, chartwork and shoreside. Navigational planning- including chartwork, tide work, best routes and alternative destinations. Met. information before and during trip, safety aspects, customs and legal requirements. |