Learn the art of safe boating and surf launches

Experience the excitement and adventure of 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.

Skipper's Practical Training

Sodwana

Four to five  days practical training 

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

Skipper's 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 courses
• First aid & CPR
• Gps navigation

Contact us: Tel: 012-3612617/012-3489078 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it