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Coastguard boating courses

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Courses for new boaties

Check out a range of boating courses for all levels including the Day Skipper, Maritime VHF Radio Operators, VHF Callsigns and more.

Day Skipper

The Day Skipper course is suitable for all members of the family or crew, and applies to a wide range of vessels including yachts, launches, powerboats, jet skis, sea kayaks, and more.

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Boatmaster

The Boatmaster course is a comprehensive course for boaties with current knowledge and experience encompassing a wide range of vessels such as yachts, launches and powerboats.

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Inboard Engine Maintenance

The inboard engine course is for anyone who wants to gain essential knowledge on the operation and care of inboard diesel engines.

Navigator

GPS Operator

A great course for boaties who wish to understand how to use chart plotters and techniques for more complex navigation tasks.

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