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Alexandria Sea Skills Course

A six-week practical course in small-boat handling, net repair and marine safety at the Alexandria fishing harbour.

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  • Source last examined: 14 October 2026
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Held in person, on site — an organiser is present for the whole activity.

A six-week practical course in small-boat handling, net repair and marine safety at the Alexandria fishing harbour.

What you will get out of it

Knots and rope work, net making and repair, small-boat handling under oars and outboard, weather reading, and personal survival in the water.

The programme

Weeks 1-2: ropes, knots and net repair on the quay. Weeks 3-4: boat handling with an instructor aboard. Weeks 5-6: safety drills, weather and a short supervised passage.

Who runs it, and who it is for

Who it is for
Young people aged 18 and over resident in Egypt
Ages
from 18 years
Duration
Six weeks, 90 hours
Schedule
Three days a week, 07:00 to 12:00

Where and when

Starts
Monday 12 April 2027
Ends
Friday 21 May 2027
Meeting point
Harbour master's office, Anfushi

Before you come

What to bring
Work clothes and closed, sturdy shoes. All tools and safety equipment are provided on site.
Safety requirements
Every power tool is used under direct supervision. Eye and hand protection is provided and must be worn, and the workshop has a trained first-aider present.
Accessibility
Sandy and uneven ground; the field station itself is step-free.

Reviews and ratings

Average rating: 4.7 / 5 (3)

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★★★★★ 2
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I left with a skill I actually use

Hana S. · 4 Oct 2026

★★★★★

Alexandria Sea Skills Course in Fayoum is hands-on from the first hour — very little sitting and listening. The trainer demonstrated each step, then watched us do it and corrected us properly. I finished with something I can put on a CV and, more importantly, actually do. The group was small enough that everyone got attention.

Practical, patient teaching

Zaid H. · 4 Oct 2026

★★★★★

I had almost no background before Alexandria Sea Skills Course in Fayoum, and I was worried I would hold the group back. I need not have been. The trainer went at a pace everyone could follow and stayed behind to help anyone who needed it. The workshop was properly equipped and the materials were clear. I would recommend it to anyone starting out.

Worth travelling for

Nour I. · 4 Oct 2026

★★★★

I travelled to Fayoum specifically for Alexandria Sea Skills Course and it was the right decision. The content is current — not the same slides you find everywhere — and the trainer answered every question with a real example from the trade. We left with notes, contacts and a clear idea of what to practise next. Good value for the time it takes.

Source: https://www.ilo.org/africa/countries-covered/egypt — checked 14 October 2026 | Content origin: proposed ai

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