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
OTHER COURSES AVAILABLE:
Night rating
Skipper refresher courses
Inland skipper courses – Category R
Diving – entry level up to instructor course
Contact us: Tel: 012-3612617/012-3489078 or info@skipperstraining.co.za