Helmsman (Motor) Course
This two-day course is ideal for new owners conscious of the difficulty and hazards of boat handling in the marina and also useful for crews and skippers. This course covers boat handling, helmsmanship, safety and basic engine maintenance and after the course you will be competent to a handle motor cruiser of a specific type in sheltered waters.
This course is usually done on an ‘own boat’ basis as it is ideal for new owners to get to know their new motor cruiser.
Course Details
- Location: various
- Course start date/time: 09.30hrs
- Course ends date/time: variable
Bring with you on the day
- Waterproof clothing
- Sunscreen
- Two photos with name and signature on reverse
- Note: Life jackets will be provided but feel free to bring your own
Pre-course experience and assumed knowledge
Time required for the course
Course Syllabus
- Boat preparation
- Boat handling
- Types of craft
- Engines and drives
- Engine operation and maintenance
- Safety and seamanship
- Rules of the road
- Securing to a buoy
- Berthing alongside
- Man overboard recovery
Certification
- The Helmsman Certificate is awarded on completion of the course
Recommended Reading
Age Restriction
Course Schedule
