MST 214B ADVANCED CRUISING UNDER SAIL

3 Units 2.5 hours lecture 1.5 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: MST 214A and basic sailing skills
Practical advanced seamanship aspects of cruising auxiliary sailboats to the offshore islands during 2 three-day cruising labs and biweekly lectures. Includes theory and practice of provisioning and preparing the vessel, watchstanding, night sailing, and response to emergency situations and weather conditions. Also covers advanced sailing techniques, reviews docking and mooring, safe overnight anchoring, rules of the road/aids to navigation, and piloting skills. Information and experience gained will qualify student as boat owner or crew member for knowledgeable sailing in offshore and Channel Island waters.
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