A comprehensive course for boaties with some existing knowledge and experience. Applies to a wide range of vessels including yachts, launches and powerboats.
Aim: To gain detailed boating knowledge.
Duration: 30 Hours.
Qualification: NZ Boatmaster Certificate. Sea Kayak Endorsement and Unit Standard 6914 available.
Prerequisites: Day Skipper recommended.
Modules:
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
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
Price: $280.00 includes manual and exam
For further information email education@coastguard.org.nz or book below.
