TWINNEDbySTARS is launching a new specialised training course for professionals in the nautical sector who wish to get started in astro-tourism at sea: SEA STARLIGHT Monitor. This course is part of the training actions planned in the project and combines practical and theoretical knowledge in astronomical navigation, sustainability and astronomical dissemination applied to the marine environment.
The aim is to train nautical companies to be able to offer astronomical outings from their own vessels, incorporating a respectful vision of the natural environment, with scientific and cultural content that enriches the tourist experience.
A first class teaching team
The training will be given by leading professionals:
Javier Ares, astronomer and founder of Polaris Menorca, will share his experience in night sky observation, the history of astronomy and tools such as Stellarium.
Gerard Martínez, a specialist in growth marketing, will address the keys to digital promotion in the field of nautical astro-tourism.
Elena Ramos and Javier Romero Rodríguez, technicians from SEO/BirdLife, will introduce the impact of light pollution on marine fauna and the solutions to mitigate it.
Xavier Martínez, professional skipper and founder of Nautic Ocean, will share his experience in astronomical navigation and his role as a promoter of the Sea Starlight project.
Nathy Sánchez Ortega, historian and Egyptologist, will connect the constellations with their mythological origin, offering a humanistic approach to the sky and the sea.
Practical training in each region
Once the online training has been completed, the participating companies will be able to carry out a pilot practical experience in their territory, either with real clients, guests or with the trainer himself. The project will cover the travel and accommodation expenses of the training team and the interpreter.
Presence on the Atlantic Starlight Adventures platform
In addition, the trained companies will be able to form part of the new Atlantic Starlight Adventures platform, where astro-tourism experiences at sea will be promoted with a joint marketing and SEO positioning strategy. The conditions are simple: maintain the same price on their website and on the platform, and meet minimum standards of sustainability and quality.
Registration is open: Places are limited and registration is now available. Click here to register.
An opportunity to explore the sky from the sea with a professional, cultural and sustainable view!