Bertorello
Academy
2025 Course Schedule
2025 Courses in Sailing Yacht Design
SAILING YACHT DESIGN 1 (monohull)
Target audience: Absolute beginners, sailing enthusiasts, and naval engineering or design students looking for a solid introduction to the world of sailing yacht design.
Objectives: To provide the foundational theoretical and practical principles needed to understand sailing boat design.
Topics covered:
- Essential nautical terminology.
- Principles of hydrodynamics and aerodynamics as applied to sailing.
- Basic concepts of stability and buoyancy.
- Main components of a sailboat (hull, deck, mast, rig, appendages).
- Basic construction materials and techniques.Introduction to types of sailboats (dinghies, cabin cruisers, multihulls).
- Introduction to ergonomics and interior layout for sailing.
- Case studies of iconic sailboats.
SAILING YACHT DESIGN 2 (monohull)
Target audience: Students with a basic knowledge of sailing design, professionals seeking specialization, or anyone wanting to delve into complex aspects of sailboat design.
Objectives: To develop advanced skills in designing hulls, appendages, and structures, with a focus on performance optimization and innovation.
Topics covered:
- Advanced design of hulls and appendages for specific performance goals (racing, cruising).
- Predicting resistance and performance of a sailboat; basic concepts of CFD and VPP.
- Stability as the sailing boat propulsion factor. Dynamic stability and foiling
- Sail plan design and rig optimization.
- Composite structures and advanced materials for lightweight construction.
- Integration of complex systems (onboard systems, electronics).
- Advanced ergonomics and innovative solutions for interiors and decks.
- Rig design
- Class rules and regulations.
- Developing a sailing yacht project.
SAILING YACHT DESIGN 1 (monohull)
12 lessons
Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The cost is €500 (VAT included)
SAILING YACHT DESIGN 2 (monohull)
12 lessons
Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The cost is €500 (VAT included)
2025 Courses in Powerboat Design
POWERBOAT DESIGN 1 (monohull)
Target audience: Motor yacht enthusiasts, and naval engineering or design students looking for a solid introduction to the world of motorboat design.
Objectives: To provide the foundational theoretical and practical principles needed to understand motorboat design.
Topics covered:
- Introduction to types of motorboats.
- Planing, displacement, and semi-displacement hulls.
- Specific nautical terminology for motorboats.
- Principles of applied hydrodynamics.
- Basic concepts of stability and trim.
- Propulsion systems and engine integration.
- Common construction materials and techniques.
- Introduction to ergonomics and layout.
- Case studies of significant motorboats.
POWERBOAT DESIGN 2 (monohull)
Target audience: Students with a basic knowledge of motorboat design, professionals seeking specialization, or anyone wanting to delve into complex aspects of motor yacht design.
Objectives: TTo develop advanced skills in designing high-performance hulls, complex layouts, and integrating advanced technologies.
Topics covered:
- Advanced hull design.
- Performance analysis and prediction (speed, range).
- Integration of complex propulsion systems.
- Design of luxury interior and exterior spaces.
- Onboard acoustics and vibrations.
- Stabilization and comfort systems.
- Regulatory framework and sustainability.
- Developing a motor yacht project.
POWERBOAT DESIGN 1 (monohull)
12 lessons
Monday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The cost is €500 (VAT included)
POWERBOAT DESIGN 2 (monohull)
12 lessons
Thursday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The cost is €500 (VAT included)
SHORT MONOGRAPHIC COURSES
These courses can also be arranged on request, depending on participants’ interests and specific learning goals.
- Sailing multihull
- Modern classic in yacht design
- Wooden construction for yachts
- Multihull powercraft
- Electric propulsion for small craft
- Light alloy and steel construction