There are worse places to improve your boating skills. The regular boating training courses offered by BOOTE magazine under the guidance of experienced skippers offer the perfect opportunity to do just that. And now also against the breathtaking backdrop of the Balearic Islands.
Manoeuvres, theory and safety training
The team of trainers from the Onwater boat school welcomed the 25 participants in the harbour of Port Calanova in the bay of Palma. After a short theory session, the participants boarded the five boats from Boote Polch. There was a Nimbus T11, a Nimbus W9, two Axopar 37 SunTops and an Axopar 25 to choose from. The programme included classic harbour and mooring manoeuvres, anchoring in bays, but also lots of fun at higher speeds. From the basics of boating to advanced manoeuvres, there was something for everyone. In addition to a total of five practical trips, the three-day training programme included short theory sessions on the challenges of boating in the Mediterranean and around Mallorca in particular. The programme was rounded off by a safety training session led by Pantaenius. The experts demonstrated how a life raft and a survival suit work in the Onwater boat school pool and introduced the "safety bags" that should be on every boat.
Due to the high demand, there will be a second driver training course together with Pantaenius and Onwater in Port Calanova from 3 to 5 October 2024. Here go to the registration!
Jill Grigoleit
Editor Travel
