Boating Education Courses - Boatmaster

Boatmaster

A comprehensive course for boaties with some existing knowledge and experience. Applies to a wide range of vessels including yachts, launches and powerboats.

Aim: To gain detailed boating knowledge.
Duration: 30 Hours.
Qualification: NZ Boatmaster Certificate. Unit Standard 26541 available.
Prerequisites: Day Skipper recommended.

Modules:

1. Equipment

2. Emergencies

  • Accidents
  • Distress signals
  • Distress procedures
  • Search & rescue
  • Lifesaving & fire fighting

3. Navigation

  • Compass
  • Chartwork & publications
  • Tides & weather
  • Buoys & beacons
  • Lights & day shapes

4. Boat Handling

  • Stability
  • Anchors & anchoring
  • Steerage & manoeuvring
  • Berthing, launching & retrieving
  • Rough seas & surf
  • Crossing bars

5. Rules & Regulations

  • Collision prevention rules
  • Water recreation rules
  • Harbour bylaws
  • Skipper responsibility

6. Ropes

  • Rigging, bends & hitches


Boatmaster Tutorials

Learn from an experienced tutor at one of the many education centres throughout the country.

Price: Tutorial fees are variable throughout the country. Please obtain a quote from the venue of your choice.
Timetable: Please see the timetable below for details.

Boatmaster Home Study

Now you can learn in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. Ideal for people who cannot attend a Boatmaster course due to a restricted schedule or geographical location.

The Boatmaster assessment is only available within New Zealand.

Includes: Boatmaster Manual, Study Guide, chartwork plotter, Safety in Small Craft text book, Rules of the Road at Sea reference book and Flash Cards.

Click here for instructions on how to use the Chartwork Plotter.

Click on the image below for videos on how to use the Chartwork Plotter:

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Available from Coastguard Boating Education, nationwide delivery.


Price: $255.00 (includes assessment fee)
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
Email:
Office: 165 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland
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Timetable of Tutorials

 Region A - Northland     [print]
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Bay of Islands 0508 737 283 Contact to register interest    
Rawene - Northland 09 405 7704 Graeme Darroch Contact to register interest    
Tikipunga High School 09 437 3541 Contact to register interest.    
Whangarei Cruising Club 0508 737 283 Contact to register interest    
Courses starting February 2012 (Northland)
Kerikeri 09 303 9364 Sat 25th Feb - Wed 7th Mar 8.30am-4.30pm
2 weekends + 2 nights (Weds)
$305.00
Courses starting March 2012 (Northland)
Whangarei 09 303 9364 Sat 31st Mar - Sat 14th Apr 8.30am-4.30pm
Sat/Sun
$305.00
 Region B - Auckland     [print]
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club 09 299 5533 Contact to register interest    
Coastguard Maritime School 09 303 9364 Contact to register interest    
Denray Marine, East Tamaki 09 274 8080 Contact to register interest    
Elements Watersports 0800 486 729 Contact to register interest    
Hobsonville Air Base 09 416 4044 Contact to register interest    
Mahurangi Technical Institute 0800 366 874 Contact to register interest    
Maraetai 09 303 9364 Contact to register interest    
Massey University - Albany 09 303 9364 Contact to register interest    
Morningtide 021 421 416 Contact to register interest    
NZ Maritime School - City 0800 111 030 Contact to register interest    
Pakuranga College 09 537 1814 Contact to register interest    
Papakura 09 298 9950 or 021 619 792 Contact to register interest    
Powerboat Training NZ 027 345 6690 Contact to register interest    
Rangitoto College (09)4770075 Contact to register interest    
Selwyn College 09 521 9623 Contact to register interest.    
Courses starting February 2012 (Auckland)
Selwyn College 09 521 9623 Wed 8th Feb - Wed 4th Apr 6-9pm
9 weeks plus 1 Saturday
$366.00
Auckland Marine Rescue Centre 09 303 9364 Thu 23rd Feb - Thu 10th May 7-10pm
12 evening classes (Thurs)
$305.00
Courses starting April 2012 (Auckland)
Selwyn College 09 521 9623 Mon 23rd Apr - Mon 18th Jun Mondays - 9pm and 1 Saturday
Boatmaster for Women 9 weeks plus 1 Saturday
$366.00
Courses starting August 2012 (Auckland)
Selwyn College 09 521 9623 Wed 1st - Wed 29th Aug 6-9pm
9 weeks plus 1 Saturday
$366.00
 Region C - Waikato / BOP     [print]
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Coastguard Whakatane 07 304 9717 Contact to register interest    
Elements Watersports - Tauranga 0800 486 729 Contact to register interest    
Rotorua Water Sports Centre 07 348 3314 Graham Douglas Contact to register interest    
Tokoroa 0274 524 287 Day Skipper a prerequisite. Contact to register interest.    
Waihi Volunteer Coastguard 07 549 4044 Contact to register interest    
Whakatane Coastguard 07 308 7110 Gary Van Der Werff Contact to register interest    
Courses starting February 2012 (Waikato / BOP)
Ocean & Earth Sailing Academy 07 757 5302 or 021 0275 0333 Tue 7th Feb - Tue 10th Apr 6pm-9pm
Contact to register interest
   
Courses starting April 2012 (Waikato / BOP)
Ocean & Earth Sailing Academy 07 757 5302 or 021 0275 0333 Tue 24th Apr - Tue 26th Jun 6pm-9pm
Contact to register interest
   
Courses starting July 2012 (Waikato / BOP)
Ocean & Earth Sailing Academy 07 757 5302 or 021 0275 0333 Tue 17th Jul - Tue 18th Sep 6pm-9pm
Contact to register interest
   
Courses starting October 2012 (Waikato / BOP)
Ocean & Earth Sailing Academy 07 757 5302 or 021 0275 0333 Tue 16th Oct - Tue 18th Dec 6pm-9pm
Contact to register interest
   
 Region D - Central North Island     [print]
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Coastguard South Taranaki 06 278 3557 Les Stevens Contact to register interest    
Coastguard Taranaki 06 758 3750 Contact to register interest.    
Coastguard Taupo 07 378 0880 Contact to register interest    
Hawkes Bay Coastguard 06 877 7369 Brian Horrocks Contact to register interest    
Napier Area 06 877 7369 Brian Horrocks Contact to register interest    
New Plymouth 06 758 6348 or 027 471 2012 Contact to register interest    
Taupo Coastguard 07 377 6418 Contact to register interest.    
 Region E - Lower North Island     [print]
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Aqua Experience 027 2446098 Contact to register interest    
Dolphin Sailing Acadamy 04 586 0699 Terry Bach Contact to register interest    
Kapiti Boating Club 04 902 3536 Contact to register interest    
Lowry Bay Yacht Club 04 586 0699 Contact to register interest    
Mana College 04 237 5424 Ian Webb Monthly refresher courses. Contact to register interest.    
Mana Cruising Club 04 233 2304 Contact to register interest    
Manawatu Marine Boating Club 021 437 713 Contact to register interest    
Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club 04 939 6702 Contact to register interest    
Wairarapa College 06 379 7802 Contact to register interest    
Wanganui Community Education 06 345 4717 Contact to Register Interest    
Wellington Coastguard 027 244 6098 or 04 380 9676 Contact to register interest.    
 Region F - Upper South Island     [print]
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Picton 5736482 or 0274332824 Contact to register interest    
Picton Maritime School 03 573 8868 5 day block course. Contact to register interest    
Sealord Marine Rescue Centre 03 547 3513 Please contact to register interest    
Takaka 0274 463 891 Contact to register interest    
Courses starting March 2012 (Upper South Island)
Sealord Marine Rescue Centre 03 547 3513 Mon 12th - Fri 16th Mar 9am-4.30pm
Monday to Friday
$470.00  
Courses starting September 2012 (Upper South Island)
Sealord Marine Rescue Centre 03 547 3513 Mon 10th - Fri 14th Sep 9am-4.30pm
Monday to Friday
$470.00  
Courses starting November 2012 (Upper South Island)
Sealord Marine Rescue Centre 03 547 3513 Sat 17th - Wed 21st Nov 9am-4.30pm
Saturday to Wednesday
$470.00  
 Region G - Christchurch / Canterbury     [print]
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Canterbury Maritime Training Centre/ Sumner Lifeboat 0800 212 628 Contact to register interest    
Coastguard Southern Maritime School 03 348 7003 Contact to register interest    
Lyttelton Coastguard 03 338 1894 Contact to register interest    
Papanui Working Mens Club 03 352 7182 or 027 432 6102 Contact to register interest    
Rangiora High School 03 313 7005 Sally McGill Contact to register interest    
Rangiora High School 03 311 8888 Glenn Scott Contact to register interest    
Waimate 03 689 8080 or 027 507 1010 Contact to register interest    
Courses starting April 2012 (Christchurch / Canterbury)
Papanui Working Mens Club 03 3527 182 or 0274 326 102 Sat 21st Apr - Sat 19th May 9am-4.30pm
4 x Saturdays plus one 30 Minute oral exam on 19th May.
$450.00
Courses starting August 2012 (Christchurch / Canterbury)
Papanui Working Mens Club 03 3527 182 or 0274 326 102 Sat 4th Aug - Sat 1st Sep 9am-4.30pm
4 x Saturdays plus one 30 minute Oral Exam on 1st September.
$450.00
 Region H - Lower South Island     [print]
Venue Phone Date Contact Comments    
Dunedin 03 231 3536 or 027 507 1010 Contact to register interest.    
Invercargill/Dunedin 03 231 3536 or 027 507 1010 Contact to register interest.    
Logan Park High - Dunedin 03 477 3586 ext 202 Contact to register interest.    
Courses starting April 2012 (Lower South Island)
Southern Boating Courses - Invercargill (03) 231 3536 or (027) 507 1010 Sat 14th - Sun 22nd Apr 9am start
4 day course.
   
Courses starting May 2012 (Lower South Island)
Southern Boating Courses - Duniden (03) 231 3536 or (027) 507 1010 Sat 19th - Sun 27th May 9am start
4 day course.
   
Courses starting August 2012 (Lower South Island)
Southern Boating Courses - Invercargill (03) 231 3536 or (027) 507 1010 Sat 4th - Sun 12th Aug 9am start
4 day course.
   
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