• 2 min de lectura
• 2 min de lectura
The Argentine Naval Prefecture conducted two instructional sailing days aimed at training future Yacht Skippers from the Club Regatas La Plata (CRLP), with the participation of 28 students from the 2025 and 2026 courses.
The activities took place aboard the PNA YR-7 “ESPERANZA” Yacht, which sailed through the waters of the Río de la Plata between Buenos Aires and La Plata.
During the first day, the vessel departed with 14 students and sailed to the city of La Plata, where it moored at the Club Regatas La Plata. The next day, a new group of 14 students boarded and began the return journey to Buenos Aires, arriving at 3:30 PM and mooring at the headquarters of the Yacht Club Argentino (YCA), in Dársena Norte, thus concluding the activity.
The weather conditions presented an additional challenge for the participants, with south-southeast winds of 15 to 20 knots, gusts of up to 29 knots, and swells.
The scenario allowed theoretical content to be applied to a real navigation situation and provided future skippers with valuable practical experience for their training.
Throughout the days, the crew of the YR-7 “ESPERANZA”, led by Captain, Prefect Juan Manuel Frette, trained the students in various aspects related to safety and on-board maneuvers.
The practices included roles and safety on board, nautical nomenclature, handling of ropes, rigging and winches, hoisting, lowering and trimming of the genoa and main sails, reefing, and anchoring maneuvers. In addition, the students continuously rotated through the helmsman's position, gaining direct experience in steering the vessel.
During one of the days, Gustavo Merlo, Commodore of Club Regatas La Plata and a member of its Board of Directors, also participated. He was received on board by Prefect Frette and the crew of the YR-7 “ESPERANZA”.
The activity successfully met the planned instructional objectives.
With these initiatives, the Argentine Naval Prefecture strengthens its bond with the nautical community and contributes to the training of navigators with greater knowledge, experience, and commitment to navigation safety.
Furthermore, these types of encounters allow for deepening institutional ties with the country's nautical clubs and promoting a culture of safe and responsible navigation.
