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Professional Sailor Course

What will I learn?

Become a top-notch sailor with our Professional Sailor Course, designed for Zambian maritime professionals aiming for the best. Get stuck into important topics like maritime rules and regulations, navigation, and how to plan your journey on the water. Learn to handle the problems that come up, make safety even better, and talk clearly to others when you're sailing. Also, learn how to look after the environment when using boats and ships, following the rules and doing things in a way that lasts. This top-quality, hands-on course gives you the skills you need for a great sailing career. Sign up now and get ready to set off towards your future.

Apoia's Unique Offerings

Online courses with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study at your convenience, no internet required

Develop your skills

Enhance your practical skills listed below

Master maritime regulations: Know the IMO and SOLAS rules like the back of your hand.

Optimize navigation: Plan your routes using the stars, electronic systems, and good old-fashioned know-how.

Tackle operational challenges: Handle the weather, equipment problems, and your crew like a pro.

Ensure safety at sea: Run drills and plan for emergencies so everyone stays safe.

Enhance communication: Be a whizz at using the radio and talking to other ships properly.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course aimed at personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but provides practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.