Coastal Skippers Courses @ Sodwana Bay

LEARN THE ART OF SAFE BOATING AND SURF LAUNCHES IN SODWANA BAY

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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.

Some of the topics covered include:

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

SKIPPERS THEORY TRAINING

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