Mar 27, 2022
This week, we will tackle an excellent question that we received
from Quarterdeck member and Isbjørn crewmember Knut
Nesheim: "What is the best way to build the skills needed for
cruising?"
Like many others, Knut is planning to sail off over the horizon in
the near future, and is wondering how he should prepare himself.
How much do you need to know before you set off on an ocean
sabbatical, and what is the best way to acquire these skills?
Should you just buy a boat and learn by doing? Study books? Do an
RYA Yachtmaster, or other licensing? Do you really need an STCW
safety course? And is it possible to prepare too much? Being
professional sailing teachers,
Andy and August should really have some good answers
to this one.
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