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So you’re the master of your boat, but are you a boatmaster?

Who's it for?

The Boatmaster course is a comprehensive course for boaties with current knowledge and experience, which applies to a wide range of vessels including yachts, launches, and powerboats.

What will I learn?

This course will extend your knowledge in navigation techniques, distress signals, emergency procedures, charts, knots and rope work, and provides a thorough understanding of the rules and regulations out on the water. You’ll be surprised at what you don’t know, or you’ve forgotten!

When and where?

This comprehensive course takes 30 hours of study plus revision time. You can complete the course via an home study pack or in the classroom during the day, evening or weekend.

How much does it cost?

Check out the Coastguard Boating Education website for current pricing.

Coastguard members get 10% off the Boatmaster course and a range of other Boating Education courses! Just sign up for your Coastguard membership online then use your membership number as your discount code to book.

Boatmaster course

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