Tailored training packages are available for new or experienced boat owners, families, and crew.

The focus is on practical boat skills that can build on existing knowledge (e.g. from Coastguard Day Skipper).  Training helps ensure everyone on board is safe and capable of operating the vessel in an emergency and can be conducted in your own boat or in the trainer’s boat.

 Training topics:

• Boat and safety checks: Inspect boat and equipment, check safety gear, and troubleshooting.
• Skipper duties: Understand responsibilities and the “rules of the road” at sea.
• Boat handling: Learn boat-ramp protocols, launching, recovery, berthing, anchoring, and ropework.
• Operation skills: Practice close-quarter handling, maintaining trim, and choosing safe speeds.
• Navigation: Study charts, tides, beacons, lights, and local navigation.
• Weather awareness: Interpret tides, forecasts, and harbour conditions.
• Communication: Use radios properly, file trip reports, and handle emergency procedures.