Some of the courses that we have taken:
- getting our Ham licenses (Jordan: VA7 YYJ and Judy: VA7 TAC)
- learning how to repair a sail while underway
- sailing psychology and provisioning
- fibreglass repair course for Jordan
- weather classes to learn all about reading weather charts, avoiding bad weather, "virtual passages", etc.
- heavy weather sailing and preparation
- information on types of communication available while sailing (Sailmail, Airmail, Winlink, etc.)
- talks from DOERS and DONERS covering everything imaginable (we are presently called DREAMERS, those who are off sailing are called DOERS, and those who have returned are called DONERS)
- outboard and diesel maintenance/troubleshooting
- galvanic corrosion control, solar panels, water makers
- suggested first aid supplies and tips offered by doctors who are also sailors
- rigging tips and information, refrigeration information
- seeing a life raft inflate and also inflating your own lifejacket
- and of course, setting up a blog!
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