Specialist course

Harbour Manoeuvres

Two-day marina boat-handling course

Course overview

Build control and confidence with intensive close-quarters manoeuvring in Alicante Marina without needing to leave the harbour.

The official sailing-school page describes a two-day course based entirely inside Alicante Marina.

Training focuses on repeated boat handling in varied berthing situations and wind directions.

Before you join

  • No formal prerequisite is required.

What you will cover

  • Stern-to mooring in varied berths
  • Berthing in different wind aspects
  • Alongside mooring
  • Springing off
  • 180-degree turns in tight channels
  • Close-quarters control and confidence

Course outcome

Greater confidence and control when leaving, entering and manoeuvring within marinas.

Included

Course-specific joining notes are confirmed before training.

Additional fees

Any exam, licence or book fees are listed here when applicable; final details are confirmed before training.

Recommended reading

Books that match this course.

Useful RYA publications for preparation and revision. You can buy the books yourself, or the school can provide each required book for 30€ with your booking.

G68

RYA Boat Handling for Sail and Power

30€

Best supporting reference for marina handling and close-quarters control.