VOYAGE PLANNING IN A CHANGING WORLD
In this online class led by Jimmy Cornell, renowned sailor and successful best-selling author, we delve into the essential principles of safe and strategic navigation for global journeys.
Explore the fundamental concepts of voyage planning, emphasizing safety as the cornerstone of every decision. From understanding prevailing winds to navigating international regulations like SOLAS, accomplished sailor and author of the bestselling book World Cruising Routes, Jimmy Cornell shares insights into optimizing routes and timing for a secure offshore voyage based one his first-hand experience having sailed over 200,000 miles in all oceans of the world - including three circumnavigations.
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WHO IS THIS CLASS FOR?
Designed for sailors, mariners, and maritime enthusiasts seeking to enhance their understanding of voyage planning. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just setting sail, this course offers valuable insights to ensure safe and efficient journeys across the world's oceans.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Discover that caution lies at the heart of voyage planning, and with good preparation, it is possible to plan a safe and enjoyable voyage. Guided by renowned sailor and best-selling author Jimmy Cornell, this online class will teach how to properly assess weather patterns, interpret navigational charts, and apply SOLAS guidelines effectively for sailing voyages. From identifying potential hazards to optimizing route efficiency, learn the skills needed to safely plan and execute a world voyage with confidence. Finally, take part in collaboratively planning a world voyage from the US West Coast, where we will strategically leverage favorable seasons and sailing conditions to avoid critical areas and seasons.
TOPICS COVERED
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WHAT WE KNOW
Global Wind Systems. World Ocean Currents. Tropical Storm Seasons and Critical Areas. -
WHAT WE SHOULD KNOW
Warming Oceans Temps and How They Affect Us. When To Avoid Cruising in Critical Areas and Periods. Developing a Plan B In Case of Emergency. -
WORLD VOYAGE BASIC CRUISING ROUTES
» The Cape of Good Hope Route
» Antarctica Option
» Northwest Passage Option
» The Polynesian Circuit
» The Red Sea Route
YOUR HOST
JIMMY CORNELL
Accomplished Sailor and Best Selling Author
Jimmy Cornell has sailed over 200,000 miles in all oceans of the world including three circumnavigations as well as voyages to Antarctica and the Northwest Passage. Thousands of sailors have fulfilled their dream of blue water sailing with the help of his books. As the founder of the ARC transatlantic rally, Jimmy Cornell is credited with having devised the offshore cruising rally concept. In the last 35 years, Jimmy Cornell has organised 36 transatlantic, two transpacific, five round the world rallies and one round the world race with over 4,000 boats and 18,000 sailors having participated in his sailing events.
Besides the ARC, which continues to be the largest transocean event in the world, equally successful were the America 500 Columbus anniversary rally in 1992, the Hong Kong Challenge round the world race in 1996, the Expo 98 event commemorating the historic voyage of Vasco da Gama in 1498, the Millennium Odyssey in 1998-2000 and the Blue Planet Odyssey in 2014-2017. His latest project is the World Odyssey 500 round the world rally due to finish in June this year. Jimmy Cornell is the author of 20 books, some of which have been translated into several languages: French, German, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian and Japanese. Thousands of sailors have fulfilled their dream of blue water cruising with the help of Jimmy Cornell’s books, among them World Cruising Routes. Now in its 9th edition, it is described as the bible of long-distance voyagers. With over 250,000 copies sold to date, this is one of the best-selling nautical publications in the world.
WEBSITE : www.cornellsailing.com