Oceanic Campaign Preparation Course
300-hour online course in oceanic campaign preparation. 6 modules covering World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations, IMOCA class rules and Microsoft Project. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Plan an oceanic campaign over the medium and long term.
Prepare the budget and funding plan for a project.
Design sponsorship proposals that comply with the advertising code.
Organise the technical preparation of the boat and its reliability.
Manage the qualification and safety requirements of sailors.
Apply project management techniques to a sailing team.
Present a comprehensive oceanic campaign plan.
Who it's for
- Nautical sports project manager looking to specialise in Oceanic Campaign Preparation.
- Sponsorship manager looking to specialise in Oceanic Campaign Preparation.
- Boat captain looking to specialise in Oceanic Campaign Preparation.
- Professional offshore sailor looking to specialise in Oceanic Campaign Preparation.
- Sailing team manager looking to specialise in Oceanic Campaign Preparation.
- Sports communications manager looking to specialise in Oceanic Campaign Preparation.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to join offshore racing teams.
What you'll work with
- World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations
- IMOCA class rules
- Class40 class rules
- World Sailing Advertising Code (Regulation 20)
- World Sailing Eligibility Code (Regulation 19)
- ISO 21500 Guidance on project management
- Directive 2013/53/EU on recreational craft
6 modules · 300 h
1.1International Offshore Racing Calendar 1.2 Selecting the Circuit and Sporting Objectives 1.3 Monohulls, Multihulls and Boat Size 1.4 New Boat Versus Second-Hand Boat 1.5 Core Team and key roles 1.6 typical timelines of a full campaign 1.7 analysis of successful and unsuccessful campaigns 1.8 project risk assessment 1.9 Four-Year Strategic Plan 1.10 Case Study: Analysis of a Vendée Globe Campaign
2.1Budget for an oceanic campaign2.2Items for boat, equipment, travel and insurance2.3Sponsorship and naming models2.4Brand activation and return2.5World Sailing Advertising Code2.6Sponsorship contracts and obligations2.7Grants and tax incentives2.8Crowdfunding and technical partners2.9Financial control and cash management2.10Workshop: sponsorship dossier for a Class40
3.1Refit and commissioning of the boat3.2Sail inventory and budget3.3Electronics, power and communications3.4Class rule compliance3.5Safety and structural inspections3.6Sea trials and reliability checklist3.7Spare parts management3.8Technical suppliers and boatyards3.9Maintenance schedule between races3.10Practical: refit plan for an IMOCA
4.1Qualifying miles and entry requirements4.2Safety and survival training4.3Medical certificates and first aid training4.4Physical preparation and training4.5Mental preparation and sleep management4.6Preparation races4.7Sailor eligibility4.8Boat insurance and third-party liability4.9Pre-start checks4.10Case study: qualification schedule for a solo sailor
5.1Communication and social media plan5.2On-board content and audiovisual production5.3Press and race organiser relations5.4Project management under ISO 215005.5Planning and monitoring tools5.6Managing the shore team5.7Sustainability and the campaign's carbon footprint5.8Results and sponsorship evaluation5.9Lessons learned and continuity5.10Laboratory: project schedule with Microsoft Project
6.1Target race and class6.2Sporting and training plan6.3Detailed campaign budget6.4Sponsorship plan6.5Technical boat plan6.6Qualification and training plan6.7Communication plan6.8Risk analysis6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Project, Trello, Expedition, Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real procedures: drawing up the budget for a Class40 campaign, designing a sponsorship plan, and planning a refit before a transoceanic race. Assessment is continuous across each module, plus a final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Plan an oceanic campaign over the medium and long term.
Prepare the budget and funding plan for a project.
Design sponsorship proposals that comply with the advertising code.
Organise the technical preparation of the boat and its reliability.
Manage the qualification and safety requirements of sailors.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulation texts.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours a week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Microsoft Project, Trello, Expedition and Microsoft Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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