Course

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.

Modules:

1. The Boat

• 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 Splash Out Charters Ltd.

Price: Tutorial fee $120.00.
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

Day Skipper Tutorials

Day Skipper in the Classroom
Learn from an experienced Coastguard tutor at Splash Out Charters.
Price: Tutorial fees $40.00 per hour, minimum 3 hours.
Examination fee is $60.00

5 x Evening Classes: Duration 3 hours per evening @ $60.00 per person; class of 10.

2 x Day Classes: Duration 7.5 hours per day @ $60.00 per person; class of 10.

Types: Ladies or Men’s or Mixed Classes available.

Calendar: Please refer to the classes listed on the calendar to choose you’re prefered class.

Day Skipper Home Study
Now you can learn in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. This learning style is Ideal for people who cannot attend a Day Skipper course over many days due to a restricted schedule or geographical location.

Includes: Day Skipper Manual, Study Guide, Optional CD-Rom & Examination Pack fee.

Price: $120.00 plus
Freight $5.00.

Private Tutoring: Then book a time with our tutor for 3 hours.
Price: $120.00 included is 1 hour to complete the exam.
 
Day Skipper CD-Rom
Study Day Skipper at your computer with an interactive CD-Rom $49.90
Includes: Day Skipper CD-Rom.
Available from Trans Pacific Marine, nationwide delivery.
Price: $49.90 this price does not include examination fee
Phone: 0800 422 427
Web: www.transpacific.co.nz
Email: info@transpacific.co.nz
Store: 121 Beaumont Street, Westhaven, Auckland.