Coastal Skipper
An advanced course covering coastal navigation, weather, passage planning, and seamanship relevant to those wishing to undertake coastal voyages.
Aim: To gain a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of coastal navigation and an understanding of the causes and effects of coastal weather.
Duration: 55 Hours.
Qualification: NZ Coastal Skipper Certificate.
Prerequisites: Age 16 or over; Boatmaster; VHF Radio Operators Cert; 200 hours proven sea-time.
Modules:
1. Coastal Navigation
- The nautical chart
- Courses & bearings
- Magnetism & the magnetic compass
- Fixing position
- Tides & tidal streams
- Allowance for set & drift
- Marine radar
- GPS
2. Coastal Weather
- Marine forecasts & weather maps
- Air masses, fronts & pressure systems
- Clouds & fog
- Terrain effects on weather
- Sea, waves, & Swell.
- Passage of systems over New Zealand
3. Passage Planning Assignment and Oral Assessment
3.1 Undertaken as an individual assignment:
- Passage Planning
3.2 Tested or discussed at an oral assessment:
- Collision regulations
- Equipment & instruments
- Ship-handling & stability
- Emergencies and distress signals
- Master's responsibilities and obligations
Chartwork Plotter
This handy plotter is ideal for Chartwork both on the boat and in
the classroom. It’s durable, flexible and is a handy A4 size – making it
easy to carry, store and use.
It can be marked with the local
magnetic variation, making plotting and calculating courses and bearings
quick and easy – completely removing the need for mathematical
calculation. The clear markings and rotating dial make it easy to read
and easier to use than many other plotting protractors and rules.
This
is the recommended plotting instrument for all Coastguard Boating
Education courses involving Chartwork such as Day Skipper, Boatmaster,
Coastal Skipper and Ocean Yachtmaster, and all RYA practical and
shorebased courses.
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:
Coastal Skipper Tutorials
Learn from an experienced tutor at one of our 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.
Coastal Skipper Home Study
Now
you can learn in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. Ideal
for people who cannot attend a Coastal Skipper course due to a
restricted
schedule or geographical location.
Includes: Student Manual, Coastal Navigation Resources, Chartwork Assessment Fee, Weather Assessment, Oral Assessment, Model Passage Plan, 1 Hour Remote Tutor Assistance, NZ 53, NZ532, NZ Almanac, Weatherwise Boating and NZ Tidal Atlas.
Available from Coastguard Boating Education, nationwide delivery.
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
Email:
Office: 165 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland
to make an enquiry or free phone 0800 40 80 90.
