Marine Mentors,LLC |
Captain Lanny Dixon Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 1-954-523-7789 phone and fax |
GENERAL TERMINOLOGY The first step in learning, is to master the language. Learning proper terminology can help you to communicate and to understand other boaters, explain problems to your mechanic and is a necessary component of becoming a skilled yachtsman. PROPER LINE HANDLING Learning to properly secure your vessel in all conditions is imperative. No one wants to see their boat or yacht banging a dock, getting caught under one, or even worse, floating away after incorrectly securing. BASIC MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. Do you know how to check your automatic bilge pump? Your boats safety can depend on it. Have you been taught to check fluid levels, belts, hoses and other basic maintenance duties? Do you understand the electrical system on your vessel? BOAT HANDLING Advance your skills by learning to get on plane efficiently, use trim tabs, dock your vessel. What is really idle speed? Can you anchor in an emergency? BASIC NAVIGATION No one wants to run aground, and by following a few simple rules this embarrassing and sometimes expensive mistake can be avoided. PROPER FUELING There is a right way and a wrong way. The right way is the safe way and we will thoroughly cover this subject. |
NEW BOATER COURSE |
