Feb 27 2017
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New Website for Skippers Training

By Sodwana Bay

Start your Adventure today! Obtain your certificate of competence for small power-driven vessels from the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA). We offer various Skippers courses from Inland Skippers to Coastal Skippers. Further your Skippers journey by attaining your SRC – Short Range Radio Course – VHF. Our aim with this new website is to make easy to navigate and separate our Scuba Diving operation from the Skippers Training. You can still obtain downloads and information on http://www.twobar.co.za Bookings and reservations: We offer an all in one package which includes your Coastal Skippers Training, accommodation and catering. For bookings and more info: Kobus Cell: 0828913652 or Office Tel: (012)3612617 info@skipperstraining.co.za  

Mar 09 2016
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VHF operators courses

By Sodwana Bay

Short Range Radio Course – VHF (VHF Operators certificate) Radio operators on the Short range course (SRC), for the VHF Operators Certificate are taught the proper use of a VHF radio and the correct procedures to follow. Effective from 1 January Category B, C, D Vessels must be equipped with a VHF radio and the operator must hold a VHF Operators certificate. Operators are taught how to operate VHF radio equipment and the course  cover: Inter vessel , Mayday, Mayday Relay, Pan Pan , Security and Urgency signals. Frequencies, Batteries and radio tests. Radio tuning and maintenance. The course also includes the new modules for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Learning Objectives: On successful completion of the course operators should have the following knowledge and practical skills: General knowledge of radio communications in the maritime mobile service Practical knowledge of radio equipment VHF radio installation, antennas, interfacing Digital Selective calling (DSC) Practical and theoretical knowledge of radio communication procedures Regulations for VHF Communications Duration: 2 day weekday course or  a 2 day weekend courses. Course can be arranged for weekday evenings. Venues: Our courses will be presented in Pretoria and Sodwana bay. (Courses also available in Gordon’s bay, Knysna, Port Elizabeth, Vaal  triangle and Durban.) More info and bookings: Contact Kobus 0828913652 or skippers@twobar.co.za  

Mar 09 2016
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VHF operators courses

By Sodwana Bay

Short Range Radio Course – VHF (VHF Operators certificate) Radio operators on the Short range course (SRC), for the VHF Operators Certificate are taught the proper use of a VHF radio and the correct procedures to follow. Effective from 1 January Category B, C, D Vessels must be equipped with a VHF radio and the operator must hold a VHF Operators certificate. Operators are taught how to operate VHF radio equipment and the course  cover: Inter vessel , Mayday, Mayday Relay, Pan Pan , Security and Urgency signals. Frequencies, Batteries and radio tests. Radio tuning and maintenance. The course also includes the new modules for Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Learning Objectives: On successful completion of the course operators should have the following knowledge and practical skills: General knowledge of radio communications in the maritime mobile service Practical knowledge of radio equipment VHF radio installation, antennas, interfacing Digital Selective calling (DSC) Practical and theoretical knowledge of radio communication procedures Regulations for VHF Communications Duration: 2 day weekday course or  a 2 day weekend courses. Course can be arranged for weekday evenings. Venues: Our courses will be presented in Pretoria and Sodwana bay. (Courses also available in Gordon’s bay, Knysna, Port Elizabeth, Vaal  triangle and Durban.) More info and bookings: Contact Kobus 0828913652 or skippers@twobar.co.za