Welcome to Captain Don Fleming Yacht Services Inc.


Docking and Close Quartered Maneuvering
• 6 to 12 hours in 2 to 4 sessions
• Intensive Training through proven step by step procedures with complete
analysis of the effects of wind and current.
• Training Manual of docking diagrams clearly explains each docking and maneuvering technique.
• Expert Coaching takes you through each maneuver, building your skill level as you progress to mastery.

Boat Handling and Seamanship Package
• 9 to 18 hours in 2 to 3 sessions
• All the Docking and Close Quartered Maneuvering Skills described above.
• Plus all the basic skills needed to operate your boat safely in your local waters.
• Engine and Boat Systems
• Basic Chart Reading, Course Plotting, Anchoring, Right of Way, VHF Radio, Emergency and Safety Procedures are included.

Navigation and Electronics for Beginners
• 10 to 15 hours in 2 to 4 sessions
• Fundamentals of chart reading, course plotting, position fixing.
• Integration of Electronic Charting to create and follow waypoints, routes, and cruise plans.
• Use of Cruising Guides and Tide & Current Information.
• Fundamental use of RADAR.
• Course culminates in a Training Voyage through the more intricate harbors and buoy systems in Western Long Island Sound, or your own local area. Practical application of all skills are experienced in real-time, hands-on situations.

Intermediate To Advanced Sailboat Handling
• 6 to 12 hours in 1 to 2 sessions
• Custom Designed Training Voyages.

Intermediate To Advanced Navigation and Electronics
• 6 to 12 hours in 1 to 2 sessions
• Custom Designed Training Voyages.

Coastal, Offshore, and Ocean Passage Training
• 2 days to 3 weeks cruise
• Extensive hands-on culminating experience rounding out all navigation and boat handling skills.

Custom Desinged Advanced Packages

• Night Navigation and Restricted Visibility
• Larger Vessel Orientation.

Vessel Systems Orientation
• 3 to 12 hours in 1 to 4 sessions
• Develops understanding of ship's electrical and mechanical systems with an eye toward troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

For more information - (914) 941-3998
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