Get Educated and stay safe on the water
The RAYC Academy is now offering Coastguard Boating Education and RYA courses for members and non-members.
Coastguard Day Skipper
Our most popular introductory course with a focus on the essential knowledge relevant to all boaties. Includes boat handling, safety equipment, navigation, tides and weather, rules and regulations, how to handle an emergency and the most important knots.
Usually offered over a weekend or as a series of short evening sessions.
Duration: 2 Days (16 hours) » Schedule
Prerequisites: Nil!
Classes: TBC
Cost: $195
Boatmaster
Extend your boating knowledge with this comprehensive course. Includes chart work and navigation techniques, a thorough understanding of all the rules, distress signals and emergency procedures, plus knots and rope work. Covered over 30 hours as a series of evening, weekend sessions or as a block course.
Duration: Evenings or Weekends (30 hours)
Prerequisites: Day Skipper or equivalent
Classes: TBC
Cost: $350
Marine VHF Radio
This is required to operate your fixed or handheld radio. Gain the know-how to communicate in an emergency. Covers all common operating functions, routine calling, trip-reports, weather and other available services. Essential learning includes how to make Mayday, Pan Pan and other safety call, plus EPIRB operation. A concise course usually covered in 4 hours.
Duration: Evenings or Weekends (6 hours)
Prerequisites: Must have knowledge of the Phonetic Alphabet
Classes: TBC
Cost: $120
Powerboat Level 2
This two-day practical on-water course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to price a powerboat in familiar waters. Beginners will quickly reach a level of competence, enabling them to confidently handle a range of situations, whilst being aware of their own limitations, and those imposed by the weather and/or type of craft. For more experienced boaties it’s a great way to hone your skills. Modules includes boat preparation, the effects of wind & tide, high & low speed manoeuvring, handling in confined spaces, anchoring, moorings, coming alongside, man overboard, types of craft & engines, maintenance checks, rules & regulations and weather forecasts.
Duration: 2 Days (16 hours)
Prerequisites: Nil!
Classes: TBC
Cost: $500
Advanced Sea Survival Course
This course meets the requirements of ISAF and YNZ
Duration: 2 Days (16 hours)
Prerequisites: Nil!
Classes:
16/17 February 2013 – BOOK NOW
Cost: $395
