Day Skipper Course | Classroom, Online or by Home Study

Day Skipper

Aim: To gain essential boating knowledge and safety.

Duration: 15 Hours.

Qualification: NZ Day Skipper Certificate.

Unit Standard 26542 V2 available.

Day Skipper is our most popular course and is the best course for those new to boating. It is an introductory course 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 waka.

The course covers boat handling, safety equipment, navigation, tides, weather, rules and regulations, emergencies, and knots – it is a broad course outlining the whole boating experience.

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Northland

Venue	Date	Contact
Courses starting October 2018 (Northland)
Tutukaka Marina 08:30 - 16:30 Coastguard is pleased to offer an opportunity specifically tailored for students to gain the highly regarded Day Skipper and Maritime VHF Radio Operator Qualifications during the school holidays. The programme is open to children 12 years plus. For more information please contact the education team at Ph 0800 262 843 or email education@coastguard.org.nz	Mon 8th - Thu 11th Oct	Email: Phone: 0800 262 843	$295.00	16 places left
Bay of Islands Coastguard 08:30 - 16:30 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 13th - Sun 14th Oct	Email: Phone: 0800 262 843	$250.00	16 places left
Courses starting November 2018 (Northland)
Whangarei Cruising Club 08:30 - 16:30 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 3rd - Sun 4th Nov	Email: Phone: 0800 262 843	$250.00	16 places left

Auckland

Venue	Date	Contact
Courses starting October 2018 (Auckland)
Marine Rescue Centre 08:30 - 16:30 Coastguard is pleased to offer an opportunity specifically tailored for students to gain the highly regarded Day Skipper and Maritime VHF Radio Operator Qualifications during the school holidays. The programme is open to children 12 years plus. For more information please contact the education team at Ph 0800 262 843 or email education@coastguard.org.nz	Mon 1st - Thu 4th Oct	Email: Phone: 0800 262 843	$295.00	16 places left
Marine Rescue Centre 08:30 - 16:30 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 13th - Sun 14th Oct	Email: Phone: 0800 262 843	$250.00	6 places left
Marine Rescue Centre 08:30 - 16:30 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 13th - Sun 14th Oct	Email: Phone: 0800 262 843	$250.00	16 places left
Rowan Muir CC Maraetai 19:00 - 22:00 Five Thursday evenings	Thu 18th Oct - Thu 15th Nov	Email: Phone: 0800 262 843	$250.00	16 places left
Blockhouse Bay Community Centre 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 27th - Sun 28th Oct	Email: Phone: 0800 40 80 90	$250.00	13 places left
Marine Rescue Centre 08:30 - 16:30 Two Saturdays	Sat 27th Oct - Sat 3rd Nov	Email: Phone: 0800 262 843	$250.00	4 places left
Outboard Boating Club of Akld 19:00 - 22:00 Five x Wednesday evenings 31st Oct, 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th November 7-10pm	Wed 31st Oct - Wed 28th Nov	Email: Phone: 0800 262 843	$250.00	20 places left
Courses starting November 2018 (Auckland)
Bucklands Beach Yacht Club 08:30 - 16:30 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 3rd - Sun 4th Nov	Email: Phone: 0800 262 843	$250.00	16 places left
Te Atatu Boat Club 08:30 - 16:30 Two Sundays	Sun 4th - Sun 11th Nov	Email: Phone: 0800 262 843	$250.00	15 places left
Marine Rescue Centre 08:30 - 16:30 Two Saturdays	Sat 17th - Sat 24th Nov	Email: Phone: 0800 262 843	$250.00	16 places left
Courses starting December 2018 (Auckland)
Marine Rescue Centre 08:30 - 16:30 Saturday & Sunday	Sat 15th - Sun 16th Dec	Email: Phone: 0800 262 843	$250.00	16 places left

Waikato / BOP

Venue	Date	Contact
Courses starting October 2018 (Waikato / BOP)
Greerton Library 08:30 - 16:30 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 6th - Sun 7th Oct	Email: Phone: 0800 40 80 90	$250.00	13 places left
Taupo Coastguard 08:30 - 16:30 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 27th - Sun 28th Oct	Email: Phone: 0800 40 80 90	$250.00	10 places left
Courses starting November 2018 (Waikato / BOP)
Raglan Coastguard Gallagher Base 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 10th - Sun 11th Nov	Email: Phone: 0800 40 80 90	$250.00	13 places left
Courses starting January 2019 (Waikato / BOP)
Taupo Coastguard 08:30 - 16:30 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 19th - Sun 20th Jan 2019	Email: Phone: 0800 40 80 90	$250.00	10 places left
Courses starting May 2019 (Waikato / BOP)
Taupo Coastguard 08:30 - 16:30 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 4th - Sun 5th May 2019	Email: Phone: 0800 40 80 90	$250.00	10 places left
Courses starting August 2019 (Waikato / BOP)
Taupo Coastguard 08:30 - 16:30 Saturday & Sunday	Sat 3rd - Sun 4th Aug 2019	Email: Phone: 0800 40 80 90	$250.00	10 places left
Courses starting November 2019 (Waikato / BOP)
Taupo Coastguard 08:30 - 16:30 Saturday & Sunday	Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd Nov 2019	Email: Phone: 0800 40 80 90	$250.00	10 places left

Central North Island

Venue	Date	Contact
Courses starting October 2018 (Central North Island)
Napier Sailing Club 18:00 - 21:00 Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 6-9pm. 2nd, 4th, 9th, 11th, 16th and 18th of October	Tue 2nd - Thu 18th Oct	Email: Phone: 0800 40 80 90	$250.00	9 places left

Lower North Island

Venue	Date	Contact
Courses starting October 2018 (Lower North Island)
Mana Cruising Club 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 27th - Sun 28th Oct	Email: Phone: 0800 40 80 90	$250.00	15 places left

Christchurch / Canterbury

Venue	Date	Contact
Courses starting October 2018 (Christchurch / Canterbury)
Coastguard North Canterbury 08:30 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday. Kaiapoi. Contact tutor on 027 433 2824	Sat 27th - Sun 28th Oct	Email: Phone: 0800 40 80 90	$250.00	8 places left
Sumner Lifeboat Station 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 27th - Sun 28th Oct	Email: Phone: 0800 40 80 90	$250.00	12 places left
Courses starting December 2018 (Christchurch / Canterbury)
Sumner Lifeboat Station 09:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday	Sat 1st - Sun 2nd Dec	Email: Phone: 0800 40 80 90	$250.00	15 places left

Online Study Details

This online course can be completed on: IPad, PC and Mac computers.

Complete the entire assessment and gain your official certificate fully online, no books necessary.

Price: $165.00 (includes assessment fee)
Phone: 0800 40 80 90
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Office: 165 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven, Auckland

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Home Study Details

Now you can learn in the comfort of your own home at your own pace. Ideal for people who cannot attend a Day Skipper course due to a restricted schedule or geographical location. Available nationwide from Coastguard Boating Education. All physical resources for this course will be sent by post to your nominated address.