Theory sessions in January & February
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January 2024

Dear CNCE sailors,
 
The CNCE Team wishes you a joyful New Year - may your sailing dreams come true!
 
We are happy to announce that our Theory lectures taking place on Thursday evenings in January and February (at DG MARE) are open for registration. Kenneth Patterson, Adrian Tokár and Alfonso Arpaia will share their expertise in various sessions on interesting sailing topics. Don't miss it!
 
Watch our Calendar for more events to be published in the coming weeks:
  • on the CNCE website and
  • in Twizzit (click on "Planning" or the calendar icon), where you can sign up for an event directly.
 
Best wishes
from the CNCE Team

CNCE lectures in January & February

 
Diesel engine operation and maintenance
11 January
A brief introduction to the main " do's " and " don'ts " of using and maintaining a marine diesel engine, including spotting early signs of problems, treating the engine well, simple troubleshooting and changing essential parts when necessary.
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Sailing yacht electrical systems
18 January
Get an overview of electrical systems that keep a modern sailing yacht functioning; covering battery management, power generation, safety, fuses, connectivity. This will include a short practical exercise.
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Introduction to first aid at sea
25 January
Learn about common hazards on board and first-response actions. This lecture emphasizes is on precautionary measures, stabilisation and evacuation and avoidance of secondary effects.
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Tides and tidal currents
1 February

Interpreting tide tables and forecasting depth at different places and times. Predicting tidal currents and tidal flows.

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Coastal navigation
8 February

Elements of calculating where the boat is, where the boat is going, where you want to go and how to avoid local dangers, using visual and simple electronic navigation.

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Seamanship
22 February
A lecture on nautical skills, the knowledge and competence needed to skipper a boat. 
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