NS 341 - Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations

Institution:

Maine Maritime Academy

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Description:

This course will prepare the student to sail as a deckhand or mate aboard an inspected auxiliary sail vessel, as well as to sit for the USCG Auxiliary Sail License Exam. (Sea experience will have to be documented by the student on his/her own time in order to qualify for the license.) The successful student who earns his/her license will be qualified to sail as mate or master on USCG certified auxiliary sailing vessels such as passenger vessels, charter vessels and training vessels. Subject areas will include sail theory, sail vessel handling, heavy weather sailing, rules and regulations, voyage planning and emergency procedures. Labs will take advantage of the academy-owned sailing yachts and the schooner Bowdoin, including one weekend cruise aboard the Bowdoin. Prerequisites: Ns-101, Pe-200, Ps-102 or permission of the instructor. Rec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mainemaritime.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 326-2206

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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