MODULE 2

 
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Bluewater Operation

 
 

OBJECTIVES … MODULE 2: You’ll DEPART NOW with essential Planning, Operation and Management methods to sail routes according to bullet-proof Route Plans you’ll learn to create. You’ll also develop two critical Safety Station Bills that prepare you for the most likely safety-concerns we encounter at sea: Crew Overboard & Collision Avoidance.

DOWNLOAD OBJECTIVES & ACTIONS … MODULE 2: With understanding of MOD-2’s information, and by completing the Objectives and Actions of MOD-2, you’ll be poised to confidently complete 2-5 day offshore passages using a repeatable approach, and with an aware perspective you’ve not had until now.

 

 
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2.1 … Navigation Fundamentals

Make rapid assessments of navigation information. I give you the right way to expertly use the basic elements of navigation to think like a Master Sailor.

 
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2.2 … How to Make Expert-level Decisions — Applied Seamanship

Learn my “open-page chronology” Log Book format — it provides the best decision-making methodology to manage the planning, piloting, and operation of your vessel during a passage, and while conducting the “business of cruising” as a lifestyle.

 
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2.3 … Battle Tested Route Planning & Vessel Operation — Offshore Seamanship Methods

I’ve condensed 40+ years of sailing experience into this module that organizes a complex topic into a set of comprehensive methods for you to use like an expert when planning and operating your vessel. This content is worthy of the Gold and Platinum Award. Trust me; this approach will surprise you AND prepare you in a significant way.

 
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2.4 … How To Really Do It — Applied Seamanship Example — Cayo Real to Anse Deshaise

I build for you (step-by-step) a sophisticated Route Plan using my battle tested methodology—complete with detailed explanation that help’s you glean important information from reference materials. Included is a real-time investigation of the weather affecting the route I plan for you. Most importantly, I explain the intelligence behind why I created the strategy from the references I’ll show you to obtain for yourself. This is another Module worthy of a Gold and Platinum Award. I created this so you can DEPART NOW!

 
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2.5 … Improve the Odds of Rescuing an Overboard Crew — Based on Life Experience

I’ve used these methods to rescue numerous victims at sea under real Crew Overboard events—I offer serious information to help you create actionable methods and on-the-water practices that absolutely improve your odds to recover a victim in this sobering situation. My methods have been referenced by the Canadian Government as public guidance regarding Crew Overboard recovery.

 
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2.6 … Detect, Track, & Maneuver to Avoid Collisions — Use your Equipment Practically

Get the most from thousands of dollars of electronic equipment that’s meaningless without knowing how to use it in practice at sea. I provide methodology to avoid collisions by providing practical solutions. You’ll develop the Collision Avoidance Station Bill for your vessel. DEPART NOW!

 
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