
ASTRA ACADEMY
IT IS NOW POSSIBLE TO PURCHASE THE 2022 COURSES!
After the success of the 2021 courses (January-February 2021) we repeat
“ONLINE COURSE”
ASTRA ACADEMY – THEORETICAL navigators course
On-line course: Euro 15 0.00
“ON BOARD COURSE”
ASTRA ACADEMY – PRACTICAL NAVIGATORS COURSE
Limited number of participants
on the weekends of 11-13 Feb. and 18-20 Feb.
book in time
On-board course: Euro 300.00
ASTRA ACADEMY – theoretical navigators course
The navigator-theoretical course is an educational path developed by Astra Yacht with the collaboration of great professionals, to learn how to navigate with data using the on-board electronic instruments.
CONTENT OF THE LESSONS
Lesson 1
Why navigate with data
The role of the navigator on board Navigation
target and polar
Trainers: A. Alberti, L. Bodini, M. Cossutti
Lesson 2
The calibration of the instruments.
Analysis of the conduction
. The management of the departure
Trainers: A. Alberti, L. Bodini
Lesson 3
Course planning
Positioning on the race
course Layline management
Trainers: A. Alberti, L. Bodini, A. Leghissa
Lesson 4
The management of the rankings and the optimization of the certificate.
Data analysis and target correction. The ESA Regatta
navigation software
Trainers: A. Alberti, L. Plet
Lesson 5
Additional in-depth lesson.
The equipment, connections and questions and answers.
Trainers: A. Alberti, L. Plet
ASTRA ACADEMY – practical navigators course
The navigators-practical course is a parallel and complementary path to the didactic course developed by Astra Yacht where you can put into practice what you have learned in the theoretical course.
PROGRAM of the weekend
Saturday
• Briefing at 10.00
• Going to sea
• De-briefing at about 17.00.
Sunday
• Briefing at 10.00
• Departure at sea
• De-briefing
• Conclusion of the course at 16.30
The reinforced Green Pass is required to access the course.

WHY NAVIGATE WITH DATA
Owners often invest significant amounts for a new set of sails, but forget to invest in navigation systems that allow them to perform at their best.
Navigation tools that provide accurate and reliable data are now an important advantage for racing.
In a regatta, every second counts!
Starting on the line earns you 5/10 seconds for each test, navigating the targets allows you to “recover” 72 seconds, tacking the laylines for another 30 seconds …
In short, a navigation software really makes the difference between winning and participating!
AIMS
The navigator courses are aimed at all sailors and owners who wish to improve the performance of their boat, making the most of the potential of the equipment installed on board and deepening the role of the navigator in regattas.
During the online course you will learn the functionalities of the ESA Regatta navigation program.
The on-board course will be essential to score the theory lessons acquired and you will learn the techniques of conducting a regatta
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS AND COSTS
There are no specific requirements to participate in the theoretical lessons – if not a basic knowledge of the topic dealt with.
Appropriate clothing for the purpose is recommended for practical lessons.
We recommend reading the ESA Regatta manuals, available here .
Online course: 150
On-board course: 300
PARTNER
The navigators course is organized thanks to the collaboration with NARC Academy and Veratron – VDO Marine.
TUTOR E FORMATORI

ALESSANDRO ALBERTI
Tactician and navigator, he deals with the performance analysis and setting of the navigation system.
He has won 1 World title, 1 European title, 7 Italian titles, and various other International awards.

LORENZO BODINI
Tactician and helmsman, he also deals with the optimization of the tonnage certificate.
Olympian in Sydney 2000, he won 4 World Championships, 2 Europeans and 2 Italians, boasting a palmarès with further successes.

ALBERTO LEGHISSA
Crew Manager , plays the role of helmsman and tactician.
He has won 3 World titles, 3 European titles, 4 Italian titles, 1 Mediterranean title and other international awards.

LORIS PLET
Tactician and navigator, coordinator of the NARC circuit.
He has won several World, European and Italian titles, and various other international awards.
e navigatore, coordinatore del circuito NARC.

MAURIZIO COSSUTTI
With his internationally renowned design studio he has achieved incredible results among successful racing boats.
He also worked as head of design for the America’s Cup.
Info and registration
For any questions about the course you can write an email to info@astrayacht.com