Know how to sail: Beginner course Nel Blu can provide you with the experience and know how to deal with any situation at sea in absolute safety. Under the attentive guidance of our instructors, Giorgio De Angelis and Giulia Bertolino, you will learn all you need to know aboard our boats. The course is subdivided into 3 weekends (not consecutive). If you cannot attend one or more lessons for a valid reason, you will be able to recuperate them during later courses where places are available. 1st Weekend: Day 1: Glossary and basic theory Wind Under way Nomenclature, ropes and basic knots Safety Essential equipment Looking after the boat. First embarkation. Day 2: Practical at sea Use of the helm 2nd Weekend: Day 1: Aerodynamic forces Under way close-hauled and before the wind: how to regulate the sails Practical at sea: mooring and casting off from the quay Day 2: Practical at sea 3rd Weekend: Day 1: Reducing (reefing) sail while under way: reducing self-winding genoa and reef points Safety in bad weather Practical at sea Day 2: Man at sea Practical at sea Basic meteorological theory Price per weekend per person € 180,00 Price includes: Accommodation in double cabins, tuition from instructors, didactic material and a little surprise! Programme of course dates: New courses in September 2004 For booking and further information please contact the NelBlu offices directly.