LEARN THE ART OF SAFE BOATING AND SURF LAUNCHES
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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@twobar.co.za
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