Coastal Skipper Training
LEARN THE ART OF SAFE BOATING AND SURF LAUNCHES
Experience the excitement and adventure of coastal boating.
Obtain your certificate of competence for small power-driven vessels from the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA).
The course consists of theoretical and practical training.
SKIPPERS PRACTICAL TRAINING
Four to five days practical training at Sodwana Bay
A minimum of 12 Surf launches on our specially rigged training boat
Training is done on our boats and on successful completion you will obtain the Category B or C certificate, with surflaunch and where applicable the dive skipper endorsements.
Course fees quoted includes accommodation and meals. Excludes transport to Sodwana bay, snacks and items of a personal nature.
Accommodation are booked at our camp, Emoyeni, where the lectures are presented. The camp has a fully equipped kitchen and facilities for your use during your stay.
We assist with bookings based on your requirements.
Course Details
- Theory sessions are normally combined with the monthly practical course in Sodwana
- We can arrange for seperate theory sessions.
- South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) sanctioned content.
- Course fee includes manuals, lectures and exam fees.
- SAMSA Registration & exam fee is excluded
- Surf launching
- Small craft handling & launching
- Radio procedures
- Basic first aid
- Navigation at sea
- Safety & other equipment
- Skipper duties, responsibilities & safety afloat
- Boat design & layout
- Diving from small craft & commercial practices
- Buying a new / secondhand boat
- Outboard motors
- GPS and Fishfinders
- Night rating
- Skipper refresher courses
- Inland skipper courses – Category R
- Diving – entry level up to instructor course
