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Boatmaster (30 hours)
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Aim: Develop comprehensive boating knowledge.
Prerequisites: Day Skipper reccommended.
Qualification: NZ Boatmaster Certificate (Unit Standard 26541 available).
Course Content: A comprehensive course for boaties with some existing knowledge and experience. Applies to a wide range of vessels including yachts, launches and powerboats.
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1. Equipment
2. Emergencies
Accidents
Distress signals
Distress procedures
Search & rescue
Lifesaving & fire fighting
3. Navigation
Compass
Chartwork & publications
Tides & weather
Buoys & beacons
Lights & day shapes
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4. Boat Handling
Stability
Anchors & anchoring
Steerage & manoeuvring
Berthing, launching & retrieving
Rough seas & surf
Crossing bars
5. Rules & Regulations
Collision prevention rules
Water recreation rules
Harbour bylaws
Skipper responsibility
6. Ropes
Rigging, bends & hitches
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Course Fee: $305.00 per person - additional mandatory equipment is required for this course
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Upcoming Courses
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Venue |
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| 13 Feb |
Auckland MRC* |
Monday x 12 |
7.00pm - 10.00pm |
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| 23 Feb |
Auckland MRC*
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Thursday x 12
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7.00pm - 10.00pm |
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25 Feb
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Kerikeri |
Saturday/Sunday x 2 + Wednesday x 2 |
8.30am - 4.30pm
7.00pm - 10.00pm |
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31 Mar
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Whangarei |
2.5 weekends |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
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04 Apr
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Waiuku |
Wednesday x 14
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7.00pm - 10.00pm |
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| 24 Apr |
Auckland MRC* |
Tuesday x 7 and Thursday x 7 |
7.00pm - 10.00pm |
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* Auckland Marine Rescue Centre
For further information email education@coastguard.org.nz or book above.
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Last updated: 22 Dec 2011 |
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