Day Skipper

An introductory course for all members of the family or crew, including those new to boating. Applies to a wide range of vessels including yachts, launches, powerboats, PWCs, sea kayaks, and waka.

Aim: To gain essential boating knowledge and safety.
Duration: 15 Hours.
Qualification: NZ Day Skipper Certificate. Unit Standard 26542 available.

• Parts of a boat
• Boating equipment
• Boat handling

2. Navigation

• The chart
• Compass
• Tides & weather
• Buoys & beacons

3. Rules & Regulations

• Rules of the road at sea
• Lights & sound signals
• Navigation safety rules
• Skipper responsibility

4. Emergencies

• Distress signals
• Emergency situations
• Hypothermia

5. Knots

• Knots, bends & hitches

Day Skipper Tutorials

Learn from an experienced tutor at one of the many education centres throughout the country.
 

Price: Tutorial fees are variable throughout the country. Please obtain a quote from the venue of your choice.
Timetable: Please see the timetable below for details.

 

Day Skipper Home Study

Now you can learn in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. Ideal for people who cannot attend a Day Skipper course due to a restricted schedule or geographical location.

Includes: Day Skipper Manual, Study Guide, CD-Rom, and Assessment Pack.

Available from Coastguard Boating Education, nationwide delivery.

Note: CD-Rom does not work on Mac computers

Price: $120.00 (includes assessment fee)
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
Email: info@cbes.org.nz
Office: 165 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland

Home Study Pack: $125.00 includes Day Skipper Manual, Study Guide, CD-Rom and Examination Paper

Private Tutoring: $150.00
Includes: 3 hours in total: 2 hours with the private tutor, 1 hour for the examination

Home Study Pack without CD-Rom or Study Guide $110.00
Includes: Day Skipper Manual, Examination Paper

Private Tutoring: $150.00
Includes: 3 hours: 2 hours with the private tutor, 1 hour for the examination

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Please register your interest by phone or email charters@charternet.co.nz with your full details and contact number to Heather for the Day Skipper Home Study Pack:
Mobile: 027 2936017 or Ph: 09 2977 778.

We will send your Day Skipper Home Study Pack after receiving your payment in full.

Either pay via internet banking refer: ASB 12-3031-0050469-00

or we accept credit card but please note: a surcharge of 3% for credit card transactions will apply, we also accept cash but sorry, no cheques accepted.