School Holiday Programme
Day Skipper Course: 25th-29th January 2010
A school holiday programme at Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum suited to 12-16 year olds.
Presented by Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum in partnership with Coastguard Boating Education.
Course Information:
Participants will complete theory modules each morning at Voyager, followed by practical activity in the afternoon.
- Sail on Voyager's sailing scow, Ted Ashby
- Visit the Marine Rescue Centre
- Visit the Westpac Helicopter Trust Base
- Ferry trip to Devonport
Boating experience is not a prerequisite but an interest in maritime activities is recommended.
The programme is ideal for students who are considering careers in the maritime world as well as recreational boating.
At the end of the course, students will have:
- Attained NZ Day Skipper certificate with Unit Standard 6915 Level 1, 2 credits.
- Completed both on and off the water tutorials with accredited tutors.
- Participated in on the water sailing experiences.
- Visited a variety of commercial maritime operations.
Course Timetable:
Subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen events.
Monday 25th January 2010
0830-1200 Basic boat information
1200-1300 Lunch
1300-1400 Ferry to/from Devonport, noting buoys and beacons
1400-1500 Voyager galleries visit
Tuesday 26th January 2010
0830-1200 Navigation
1200-1300 Lunch
1300-1400 Ted Ashby trip
1400-1500 Get Your Bearings course
Wednesday 27th January 2010
0830-1200 Rules and Regulations
1200-1300 Lunch
1300-1400 Blue Water Black Magic gallery visit
1400-1500 Knots and Yachts course
Thursday 28th January 2010
0830-1200 Emergency information
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1500 Visits to Marine Rescue Centre, Coastguard Northern Region and Westpac Helicopter Trust Base
Friday 29th January 2010
0830-1200 Knots, refresher and final assessment
1200-1230 Lunch
1230-1330 Parents and children visit Blue Water Black Magic gallery
1330-1500 Presentation ceremony
Fee: $100 (includes assessment fee)
$50 non-refundable deposit to secure place, remaining balance to be paid on the first day - 25/01/2010
For more information or to enrol, please contact:
Judy Klaus - Deputy Educator
Voyager New Zealand Maritime Museum
P: 373 0814
E: judy@maritimemuseum.co.nz
W: www.maritimemuseum.co.nz
