This is a comprehensive course for boaties with some existing knowledge and experience. It applies to a range of vessels including yachts, launches and power boats. It's recommended that you complete the Day Skipper course before undertaking this one.
What You'll Learn About on the Boastmasters Course
The content is similar to the Day Skipper course, but deals more extensively with:
- coastal lighthouses
- sectored navigation lights
- course plotting around New Zealand
- lights shown by a wide range of vessels
- fog signals
- importance and limitations of GPS navigation
Find a full syllabus outline and register for this course by going direct to Coastguard Boating Education Coastguard Boating Education website.
