The CNR Maritime School is pleased to announce that we are now able to offer practical boating courses as part of our extensive education programme. March 2006 brought the recognition of the Maritime School as a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre, providing practical boat handling courses from introductory to advanced levels in powerboating (ideal for run-abouts, RIBs and other outboard driven craft) and motor cruising (launches).

The RYA is, without doubt, the world leader in small craft training , with over 140,000 people attending an RYA course every year. Their practical boat handling courses can lead to internationally recognised qualifications - great news for that charter holiday in the Mediterranean.

Powerboating Courses on offer

Powerboat Level One - an essential, one day introduction to practical boat handling skills - $300pp

Powerboat Level Two - a comprehensive two day course covering all practical skills and background knowledge to be a competent powerboat driver - $550pp

Intermediate Powerboat Day Cruising - a two day introduction to pilotage, navigation and coastal day cruising in planing boats - $550pp

Advanced Powerboat Day & Night - during two days and one night you will develop and fine tuning your coastal navigation and pilotage skills for planing vessels during day and night passages in familiar or unknown waters - $600pp

Safety Boat - a two day introduction to the techniques used when escorting racing fleets of dinghies and windsurfers, providing safety and rescue cover for training fleets and assisting in race management - POA

CBES Club Safety Boat Operators Course - a practical 8hr on-water training course developed specifically for operators of yacht club safety boats and the like - POA

Prices stated above include: tuition from an experienced RYA instructor onboard our dedicated teaching boat, use of personal protective and safety clothing while on the course, any boat costs, RYA logbook and certification, and any administration costs.

Prices are available on application for group bookings and special courses such as own boat tuition, one-on-one tuition or safety boat training. Please contact Michael Lawrence at mikel@coastguard.org.nz or on 09 303 9345 to discuss your requirements.

Course Schedules 

All our courses are scheduled by mutual agreement on dates which fit in with your availability.

To book, or for further information, please contact Michael Lawrence at mikel@coastguard.org.nz or on 09 303 9345.

Motor Cruising courses on offer

Helmsmans - an essential two day introduction to practical boat handling skills - $1200 (for up to 3 people)

Dayskipper - a concise four day course (can be run over two weekends as required) which covers all the practical skills and background knowledge discussed in the CBES Boatmaster theory course - $2000 (for up to 3 people)

Coastal Skipper - an intensive five day hands-on course (can be run over 2 long weekends as required) covering the advanced skills and techniques necessary to skipper a launch in coastal/offshore waters by day or night - $2500 (for up to 3 people)

Prices stated above include: tuition from an experienced RYA instructor onboard your own vessel, RYA logbook and certification, and any administration costs. These courses are run on demand on your own vessel so please call or email Mike to discuss dates that are suitable for you.

Prices are available on application for special courses such as tuition on a vessel other than your own. Please contact Michael Lawrence at mikel@coastguard.org.nz or on 09 303 9345 to discuss your requirements.