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- From Dreamer to Captain in 10 days
- Get familiar with sailing before you step on a boat
- Start the Right Way with Confidence
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What does Pre-Launch mean?
Pre Launch means you are getting access at a discounted price BEFORE the course is 100% complete.
This way we can get feedback from the Early Birds and tailor the course around the actual needs of the students. You get Lifetime Access and all BONUSES included in the course at 50% off the regular price we expect to sell this course for when it’s ready. Join us now and help us shape the course around your needs!
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Duration: 10 weeks.
Online Course starts 1st Feb.
Timing
Classes will be released continuously – approx. 5 videos each week
Live Calls
Biweekly Live Zoom Calls – Q&A, get clarifications, give/get feedback, etc… Replays will be available.
Satisfaction
Money back guarantee extended to 90 days! If you don’t like the course, get your money back!
Discounts
100% of the Old Salts Offer fee discounted from a Practical Course with us. Further discounts with our partners as detailed below.
Unlimited
Lifetime Access to all current and also future contents. Mobile App to watch classes offline etc…
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Save yourself TIME & MONEY
Choosing which course to take and what certification to get that will give you both enough knowledge and recognition as well can be very hard when you begin looking for sailing instruction. You can save a lot of time & money if you choose wisely!
Don't spend a fortune on useless courses!
Why us?
Cheap or free courses always give you just about the value as what you pay for them. However even expensive sailing courses often give you so little knowledge that you end up feeling in need for more training before going out on the water on your own.
I get messages from many people and also hear the same stories in person in marinas all over Europe that they have paid 1000+ dollars to complete their ASA or equivalent sailing courses yet they do not know enough and are scared to leave the marina with their recently purchased boat due to lack of confidence.
The result? Unnecessary extra marina fees ($100/day), more training fees or worse damage repair costs if things go wrong. All while dreaming of anchoring for free in Earth’s most beautiful spots instead.
My goal is to give you enough confidence
Confidence &
value
THE GOAL of this Online Course is to save such costs to people and to provide more value in terms of knowledge as well as finances than what one pays for it.
CONFIDENCE is your first major milestone in learning to sail and I will do my best to help you achieve this in the shortest time possible.
What's inside the FTS Online Course
Curriculum
1. Preparation - In the marina
STARTING THE RIGHT WAY
1.1 – Why start sailing?
1.2 – Misconceptions about sailing
1.3 – My Methodology
LIVING ON A BOAT
2.1 – Onboard space show around
2.2 – Wet appliances – using the toilet and shower
2.3 – Electrics – control panel, lights, pumps etc.
2.4 – Everyday life – provisioning, cooking, managing water levels etc…
CONFIDENCE & LEADERSHIP
3.1 Crew & Guests onboard – preparing guests for living onboard, House Rules
3.2 Administration – captains tasks
3.3 – Safety – safety briefing, legal liabilities…
3.4 – Leadership – establishing yourself, gaining trust and respect, giving orders, including crew in manoeuvres & tasks
LEARNING THE LANGUAGE
4.1 – Boat areas and parts
4.2 – Sail types and different models, and their usecases
4.3 – Parts of sails – why it’s important to know
4.4 – Maneuvers – What they mean, not how to do them
4.5 – Points of sails – close hauled, close reach etc…
4.6 – Other expressions – leeward, falling off the wind etc.
THE MOST USEFUL KNOTS
5.1 – Bowline
5.2 – Round turn 2 half hitches
5.3 – Clove hitch
5.4 – Cleat hitch
5.5 – Figure 8
5.6 – Double sheet band
5.7 – Reef/square knot & fisherman’s knot
5.8 – Rolling hitch
5.9 – Alpine Butterfly
DIGITAL NAVIGATION
6.1 – Depth Meter
6.2 – Wind Instrument
6.3 – Autopilot
6.4 – Chartplotter
6.5 – Radar
2. Outward bound - Under way
PLANNING YOUR JOURNEY
7.1.1 – Charts & Publications
7.1.2 – Magnetism
7.1.3 – Meteorology / weather forecasting
7.1.4 – Tides
7.1.5 – The earth and the Celestial Sphere
CARRYING OUT THE PLAN
7.2.1 – Choosing your destination – picking anchoring spot
7.2.2 – Weather routing vs direct routing
7.2.3 – Passage planning – on paper & digital
7.2.4 – The best sailing apps
7.2.5 – Steering to course
7.2.6 – Position Fixing
7.2.7 – Coastal Navigation & Pilotage
7.2.8 – Celestial Navigation – Using the Sextant
THE BOAT, CAPTAIN & CREW
8.1 – Getting the boat ready
8.2 – Safety equipment in place
8.3 – Plan A, B, C, D…
8.4 – Crew Briefing / Action plan – Preparing crew for their tasks
8.5 – Checklist for Leaving
LEAVING & ARRIVING
9.1 – Forces moving the boat – wind, current, momentum, prop wash, prop walk, hull shape / keel
9.2 – Feel Your Boat – basic manoeuvres to get to know how your boat moves
9.3 – Docking Sideways
9.4 – Docking Between poles/piers
9.5 – Stern to with bow lines – the ALFA method
9.6 – Mediterranean mooring (stern to w/ anchor)
RUNNING & STANDING RIGGING
10.1 – Which line does what? – Running vs Standing Rigging
10.2 – Get to know your setup – identify all lines on the boat
10.3 – Winches – How to use them
10.4 – Jammers, Camcleats, Clam cleats
10.5 – Travellers
WHERE THE WIND BLOWS
11.1 – How sails work – Aerodynamics
11.2 – stage 0 – Outhauling / Hoisting
11.3 – Stage 1 – Adjustment
11.4 – Stage 2 – Fine tuning – Sail Trimming Pro
11.5 – Tacking
11.6 – Gybe
11.7 – Reefing
11.8 – Special sails – Gennaker, Spinnaker, Reacher, Code D, Code 0, Storm sails
PEACE OF MIND EVERY TIME
12.1 – Anchoring Theory – types of anchors, how they work, chain or rope
12.2 – Anchoring in Practice – picking the spot, deciding length, setting anchor well, anchor alarm
12.3 – Mooring Buoys
12.4 – Anchoring with stern lines ashore
12.5 – Anchoring specials – 2 anchors (parallel, 2 sides, front-back)
12.6 – Recovering Anchor & Chains
12.7 – Using the dinghy – going ashore
AVOIDING COLLISION
13.1 – Meeting Boats
13.2 – Passing / Overtaking
13.3 – Sailboat vs Sailboat
13.4 – Sailboat vs Motorboat
13.5 – Motorboat vs Motorboat
13.6 – Small Boat vs Big Ship
13.7 – Other Scenarios
SAFE & FUN
14.1 – Storm Preparation Underway
14.2 – Heaving to
14.3 – MOB Manoeuvres
14.4 – Searching for Lost MOB
14.5 – Basic First Aid
14.6 – Mast down
14.7 – Emergency steering
14.8 – Ligthning strike
14.9 – Engine failure
14.10 – Pirates, robbery
3. Extras - Good to Know
LET OTHERS SEE YOU
15.1 – Navigational lights under way – sailing, motoring, motorsailing
15.2 – Daytime signs
15.3 – Special signs and ligths
15.4 – Sound signals
15.5 – Flag etiquette
COMMUNICATION AT SEA
16.1 – Background information on the GMDSS system
16.2 – Operation of marine VHF equipment
16.3 – The phonetic alphabet
16.4 – Basic radio language and protocols including pro words such as over, say again, out etc.
16.5 – Correct use of the various channels
16.6 – How to make calls to other stations
16.7 – How to send a Distress Alert and Distress Message (Mayday)
16.8 – How to send an urgency alert and a safety call
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
17.1 – Saving the boat from sinking
17.2 – Life rafts and its equipment
17.3 – Signaling devices i.e. red flares
17.4 – Survival techniques
17.5 – Medical aspects of sea survival
KEEPING THE BOAT IN SHIPSHAPE
15.1 – Climbing the mast
15.2 – Replacing running lines
15.3 – Diesel Engine Basics
15.4 – Dinghy Outboard Engines
The following are ALL included in the PREMIUM membership
Premium Bonuses
Powerboat Captain 101
Learn to handle any type of boats regardless of its propulsion or steering system.
CONFIDENT SKIPPER WS
A full workshop dedicated to improving your confidence as THE Captain and gain TRUST, ATTENTION and RESPECT from the crew.
DISCOUNT ON PRACTICALS
Get the price of your online course back if you book a practical course with us later.
Live Q&A Sessions
Tune in to our monthly LIVE Q&A sessions to have your personal questions answered.
PRIVATE COMMUNITY ACCESS
Join our “FTS Captains’ Club”of other adventurous sailors in an exclusive FB group reserved for PREMIUM members.
SCREENSAVERS & PRINTABLES
At-a-glance phone screensavers and printable cheatsheets for quick reminders.
SOFTWARE DISCOUNTS
Save on sailing specific apps like Navionics, PredictWind etc.
CHARTER DISCOUNT
Get a 5-10% VIP Customer discount on your charter fee when booking via Sailing Europe.
ACCESS TO FUTURE CONENT
We create new course content regularly, make sure you don’t miss any of it!
BUDGET CALCULATOR
Access to our spreadsheet that helps you know how much you should charge for a charter holiday.
MESSAGE TEMPLATES
Ready-to-use House Rules, Reservation T&C’s, Refund Policy, Sailing Etiquette etc.
SHARABLE WELCOME VIDEOS
Send out our pre-recorded explaining videos to your future crew, to save you time on explaining what they should expect.
CLASSES RIGHT IN YOUR POCKET!
MOBILE APP
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Access your classes from anywhere on your mobile, even when NOT connected to the Internet.
We are developing our very own mobile application, so you can watch classes, conveniently on your phone or tablet, no matter where you are.
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- 90 day Extended Refund Policy
- Discounts on Practical Courses
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The Art of Docking- ONLINE Mini Course on Docking
- Forces moving the boat
- Feel Your Boat - Basic manoeuvres
- Preparation - The boat & the crew
- Docking Sideways
- Docking Between poles/piers
- Stern to Dock - the ALFA method
- Mediterranean mooring - w/ anchor
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Don’t love our product? We offer full refunds within 90 days. At a 97% satisfaction rating, we are confident you WILL love it!
My mission has always been to give my students a deeper knowledge and confidence so they can take their sailing to the next level. Read the reviews below of students who have taken the course and who share their opinion about it.
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Need Help?
FAQ
Of course! You have numerous options to interact with us and with fellow captains.
- Exclusive Facebook Group – You can ask your questions in the members only Fb group and get them answered either by us instructors or epxerienced fellow members
- Captains’ Club Q&A – once every week we do a live session among members where you can ask your questions directly or just share your experience with us
- 1:1 Sailaway planning session – Book your 1 on 1 private video session with me and I’ll help you achieve your dreams the most efficient way
We have courses at different difficulty levels, so everyone can find their most suitable option.
Beginner courses do NOT require previous experience, intermediate and advanced courses are mainly for those who have spent some time on a boat actively participating in navigational duties.
We have the online course so that you can prepare in advance for your first ever sailing to make your learning process much easier and faster.
It depends on many factors: what your goals are, what experience you have, which sailing area of the world you are interested in or live close to etc.
If you are unsure about which course to choose based on their descriptions, do not hesitate to book your 1:1 SailAway Planning Session with me so I can direct you in the right way
We do provide courses where you can acquire a sailing licence.
However it is not mandatory to take an exam. You can also join us on the course without entering the exam if you only want to practice.
Some courses are designed for enhancing certain skills and gaining experience and getting a licence is not involved in it.
Exam options are always stated in the course descriptions.
Absolutely YES!
There’s nothing like having an arsenal of lessons available to you whenever you want to practice or refresh your dusty skills.
Nobody remembers every single word from a class or a practical course. Often it’s the small details that can save you from a 5 figure damage repair cost or embarrassment in front of others.
These online lessons serve as an excellent supplement and you can watch them anytime & anywhere.
Furthermore we’ll not only teach you the theory in the online course, but also the practical side of sailing, so you’ll be visually familiar with a boat and its equipment by the time you actually get on one.
The Full Time Sailor mobile app is available for members only. When you purchase a course you will receive information about downloading and using the app.
The app allows members to easily view all their classes on their phone even if they have no internet connection.
Offline mode will let you watch every important video even in the middle of the sea.
We accept payments via PayLike and Paypal, some of the world’s most trusted payment technologies. They’re completely secure and we don’t store any of your information.
We are extremely confident in our lessons, so we offer a no-risk 30 day money back guarantee. If you’re not satisfied for any reason just contact us and we will sort it out for you. To improve our sailing courses we would appreciate feedback from you on what we could do better for future courses.
Note: refunds can take 5-10 business days for the money to reach you (it’s just how the banking system works). We also have to deduct the payment fees from the refund sent to you.
No! We also use Paypal so your payments can come directly from your PayPal account. Also, some debit cards can function as credit cards and we also accept those. We do preefer creditcard payment as it has lower fees than paypal
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