A SisterShip Training Pouch with everything you need A stylish SisterShip pouch to hold all your chart work tools. Left sliding around in your nav station draw they can quickly become damaged and scratched. The pouch contains: Portland plotter, brass dividers, pencil compass, pencils, eraser, sharpener – all in one handy, protective, custom-made, (and […]
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Calling all boaters SisterShip/Partnership Training is coming to Moreton Bay AND Sydney AND Port Stephens Moreton Bay: 21st and 22nd September at the stunning Moreton Bay Trailer Boat Club: 34 Fairlead Cres, Manly QLD 4179 2. Sydney: 12th and 13th October at Pantaenius Sail and Motor Yacht Insurance, 33/6 Jubilee Ave, Warriewood NSW 2102 3. Port
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Introduction to Coastal Navigation “Jackie has broken down very complicated content and presented it in a logical sequence. Well done!” “Jackie is super, knowledgeable and very informative, great at explaining. Thanks for a wonderful weekend, I’ll be looking forward to your next course!” “This session was FANTASTIC!!!” “Thank you for such an enjoyable and comprehensive
What happens if I lose my rudder? Wouldn’t it be great to hear about real-life scenarios on losing your rudder? What about storm preparation? Communications? Flooding? Abandoning Ship? When you set off for a record-breaking Antartica trip you HAVE to get this right! So YOU have a unique opportunity to discuss these matters with Lisa
It’s easy to identify the Southern Cross (aka Constellation Crux) as it’s a compact group of bright stars close together in the form of, well, a cross. The two pointers (aka Constellation Centaurus) are nearby pointing to the cross (diagram below). So, imagine the line between the two furthest apart stars (in the cross), and
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Ocean Sailing Preparation – Masterclass with Lisa Blair My heart jack-knifed in my chest as the boat bucked beneath me. I was alone in the frigid Southern Ocean and my boat had just shattered as the mast came crashing down. I was facing the horrible realisation that I might not live past the next five
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A potential of $200 saving with SisterShip’s training! We are thrilled to announce a special collaboration between Pantaenius Sail & Motor Yacht Insurance and SisterShip Training. We are both focused on reducing marine incidents and helping cruisers be safer on the water so we’ve partnered to bring you great value and NO EXCUSE for not
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There is a complete nautical language to learn. There is some charming terminology, here are some of our favourites: Baggy Wrinkle (aka “those fluffy things”) Picture the sails filled with wind and the canvas of that sail coming into contact with the standing rigging. That causes friction on the sails as they rub on the
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Safety At Sea means looking after your equipment too! Navigation is an art, not a science and to perform this art well, you need good tools (especially on a moving boat). Nav Kit A navigation kit consists of:- A Portland plotter* Brass dividers Pencil compass Soft pencils Eraser Sharpener Calculator *Parallel rules or Portland plotter
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With half a dozen courses under our belts – the testimonials are rolling in. Here’s our favourite! “Last week, I completed my five day RYA Day Skipper Practical with EastSail in Sydney. They say it is a prerequisite to have done their ten-week RYA Day Skipper shore-based course but I decided to sign up regardless.
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