Frequently Asked Questions

Q:

Your documentation states that the Ocean Sailing and Advanced Navigation course and the Celestial Navigation Course are offered the same weeks. Can I take both ?

A:

The courses should not be taken at the same time. Concentration in Celestial Navigation is a 100% effort. If you feel confident in doing a complete sight reduction at the end of the week, you may sit in with the Ocean Sailors on Radar and electronic chart plotting as well as weather gathering techniques.
At times sailing partners sign up for the same week but take different courses.

Q:

After completion of your Ocean Sailing and Advanced Navigation course will I be able to charter a boat on my own ?

A:

As you can see from our description of the Ocean Sailing and Advanced Navigation course, we cover everything there is to know about taking a boat out on your own.
When you feel confident signing the bottom line of the Charter Company's contract, stating you will take full responsibility for the safety of the vessel and it's crew, you are ready to take a boat our on your own.

Which charter company accepts your Sea Service Form?

We are not aware of ANY charter company NOT accepting our certificate. Our students have chartered from the Moorings, Sunsail, etc.

If I want to sit for my Captain's License at a later date, can I use the time aboard the SAMANA. ?

YES, YOU CAN. Your certificate shows the documentation number of SAMANA (a 30 Ton vessel) and the Captain's license number.

If I drive to Portland, what do I do with my car.

Let us know in advance and we will make parking arrangements for you at the marina.

What should I bring ?

As little as possible ........and no shoes with black soles, or suitcases with wheels !!!! Towels and bedding are provided.
After booking the course, you will receive a list of what to bring.

What time do we report in for our course ??

We expect you between 0800 and 0830 on the first day of the class.

What time are we back in port on the last day of the class ?

In Portland:
The Ocean Sailing and Advanced Navigation Course or the Celestial Course will arrive back in Portland between 1200 and 1400 on the last day of the course.
The Ocean Sailing and Advanced Navigation Course with the night sail will return to Portland early morning of the last day of the class.
The Offshore Passage Making course should arrive in the early morning of the last day of the course. We are in quarantine until cleared by customs.

In St. Thomas:
We will be back in Saint Thomas around 1200 hours on the last day of the course. If you wish to catch a flight that day, we can make sure you arrive at the airport in time.

Will I have to spend time on provisioning, cooking or dishes ?

No, we already have done all provisioning for the duration of the sailing course. You can study or relax while Letty and Larry will prepare all meals and do all the dishes.

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