Int’l naval cadets experience Sailing Ship 286-Le Quy Don

Before the departure, the cadets were briefed on safety regulations for operations at sea. Throughout these activities, the officers in charge and the demonstration team directly instructed them and corrected their techniques.

Cadets perform the port salute.

The captain briefs cadets on onboard regulations and activities.

Cadets listen to a briefing on onboard regulations.

The cadets were divided into three groups assigned to the cabin, the mizzenmast, and the mainmast areas for the training session. They took turns participating in the introduction to the ship’s control system; receiving instructions on how to maintain course, change course, and steer the ship following the captain’s commands; and practicing position fixing using satellite positioning, a sextant, and a compass.

International naval cadets practice hauling sail ropes.

Crew-members make preparations before hoisting sails.

International naval cadets practice locking sail ropes.

In addition, the cadets gained hands-on experience with basic operations of the sail system, including hauling, securing, locking, and coiling ropes; hoisting and lowering headsails; and hoisting and lowering square sails on the foremast.

The captain instructs international cadets on how to steer the ship.

International naval cadets practice using a sextant.

The instructor guides international naval cadets on how to determine the ship’s position.

The captain introduces the operations of Sailing Ship 286-Le Quy Don to international naval cadets.

The activities on Sailing Ship 286-Le Quy Don provided the international naval cadets with practical experience in sailing operations, thereby helping to enhance exchanges and mutual understanding between cadets of the Viet Nam People’s Army and the Viet Nam People’s Navy and those of foreign militaries and navies.

Translated by Duc Bien