We teach this course in our twin-engine, shaft drive, fly-bridge cruiser ‘Bondi Star’

This four-day course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction.

You will concentrate on pilotage boat handling seamanship and navigation. This course can also help you get the best from your modern electronic aids such as GPS and radar, which are now virtually standard equipment on modern motor cruisers. It aims to teach pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a motor cruiser safely by day in familiar waters. There is also an introduction to night cruising.

This four-day course includes:

Safety and the Skipper’s responsibilities
Preparation & Passage Planning
Boat handling in confined areas and at sea
Navigation & awareness of electronics
Buoyage
MOB Procedures
IRPCS including Navigation lights
Pilotage
Emergency procedures
Securing to a mooring buoy
Anchoring

We include all course books and materials that you will need to complete your course