I’ve just spent a wonderful two days doing a “womans only boat handling course” out on the harbour in Baltimore. I was on a very luxurious, very big, 55ft launch!
When we first saw our own boat on Monday afternoon she seemed so much bigger than I expected – but after being on this huge boat I’m sure Amanzi will now seem quite cosy and manageable!
Anyway the course itself was excellent – there were 7 of us on board along with two very experienced lady captains. We seemed to cover everything ie safety, radio techniques, engine room checks, starting the engines, driving the boat, reversing the boat, coming up alongside the dock etc. It was amazing and I have learned so much. I’m now raring to go!!!!!
www.seasenseboating.com
I’ve made some wonderful new friends and we definitely plan to stay in touch. We ended off the day with a graduation cocktail party. 
Tomorrow – the Trawler Fest!
5 October 2011 – Womens Only Boat Handling Course
I’ve just spent a wonderful two days doing a “womans only boat handling course” out on the harbour in Baltimore. I was on a very luxurious, very big, 55ft launch!
When we first saw our own boat on Monday afternoon she seemed so much bigger than I expected – but after being on this huge boat I’m sure Amanzi will now seem quite cosy and manageable!
Anyway the course itself was excellent – there were 7 of us on board along with two very experienced lady captains. We seemed to cover everything ie safety, radio techniques, engine room checks, starting the engines, driving the boat, reversing the boat, coming up alongside the dock etc. It was amazing and I have learned so much. I’m now raring to go!!!!!
www.seasenseboating.com
I’ve made some wonderful new friends and we definitely plan to stay in touch. We ended off the day with a graduation cocktail party.
Tomorrow – the Trawler Fest!