Bar Crossing
A practical course for all vessels likely to encounter bar crossing situations.
Aim: To provide training for operators of vessels likely to encounter bar crossing situations, to enable greater levels of safety and proficiency.
Duration: 1 Day.
Qualification: NZ Bar Crossing Certificate.
Prerequisites: RYA Powerboat Level 2 and VHF Operator Qualification.
Theory
- Bar formation
- Tide effects
- Wind/wave/swell effects
- Shifting of channel
- Local knowledge
Visual observation/orientation
- View/observe
- Sketch channel
- ‘Reading’ waves
Safety Precautions
- PFDS
- Boat checks
- Secure loose gear
- Crew Brief
- SAR watch/Bar watch/TR
Strategy
- Approach
- Observe
- Boat handling techniques
o Throttles
o Trim
o Commitment – if in doubt don’t go out.
What
if it goes wrong?
- MOB
- Break-down/engine/fuel
- Rogue waves
- Grounding
MNZ
resources
- Safety guidelines & bar crossing DVD
- Accident reports & lessons learned
- Bar crossing sticker
Practical Training Courses
Learn from an experienced instructor through one of the selected RYA Training Centres listed below. Note: The NZ Bar Crossing Course is not an RYA course but is offered by selected RYA Training Centres with instructors who have considerable experience in bar crossing and rough water handling.
Price: Course fees are variable depending on location. Please obtain a quote from the Training Centre of your choice.
Scheduled courses: Please see the timetable below for details.
No courses listed or can't find a course that suits? Contact Coastguard Boating Education:
to make an enquiry or free phone 0800 40 80 90.
