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Resources for Boating
Boatmaster
A comprehensive course for boaties with some existing knowledge and experience.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
CBE Course Flyer
List of boating safety courses available.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Coastal Skipper
An advanced course covering coastal navigation, weather, passage planning, and seamanship relevant to those wishing to undertake coastal voyages. This involves approximately 55 hours tuition and is available by correspondence.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Day Skipper
An introductory course for all members of the family or crew, including those new to boating. Modules include the boat; buoys and beacons; rules and regulations; emergencies; and knots. This course involves 15 hours tuition (including exam).
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Day Skipper Experience
A half day practical learning experience for intermediate and secondary aged students. Sponsorship from Toyota Financial Services is available for schools.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Engine Maintenance
Outboard and inboard courses that cover care, maintenance, trouble-shooting and how best to care for your engines.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Marine Medic
Essential lifesaving skills through to advanced lifesaving techniques that will enable you to manage trauma and medical emergencies offshore. There are three areas covered in the marine medic 6 hours for race, 16 hours coastal and 16 hours for offshore.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Marine VHF Radio Qualification
A legal requirement for all users of Marine VHF Radio. This course involves approximately 6 hours tuition.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Ocean Yachtmaster
An advanced course covering ocean navigation and passage making, for skippers and crew intending to race offshore or cruise overseas. This course involves approximately 72 hours tuition and is available by correspondence.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Practical Boat Handling
Introductory through to advanced practical courses specific to: - Power-boating (runabouts, ribs, and other outboard driven craft); - Sail Cruising (keelers and multihulls); and - Motor Cruising (Launches).
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Understanding GPS
Basic and advanced courses to provide knowledge and understanding of navigation and use of GPS. This course involves approximately 6 hours for basis tuition and 12 hours for advanced.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Understanding Radar
A comprehensive course to help you understand and safely operate the radar set on your vessel. This course involves approximately 8 hours tuition.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Sea Survival
Basic and advanced courses covering sea survival techniques and equipment. The advanced course is required by crew competing in offshore (Category 1) races, and is recognised by Yachting New Zealand and ISAF.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Safe Boating
A teaching and learning programmes which provide preparation for EOTC boating experiences. This programme is aimed at students who have some boating expierience.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz/safe-boating.php
Introduction to Safe Boating
A teaching and learning programmes which provide preparation for EOTC boating experiences. Introduction to Safe Boating is a programme designed for students with little or no boating experience.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz/safe-boating.php
Sea Kayak Module
A short course for sea kayaking, covering equipment, communication, emergencies, planning, weather, rules and navigation.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Certificates of Competence
RYA / MCA Advanced Power Boats, Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore, Yachtmaster Ocean.
Organisation Coastguard Boating Education | Resource www.cbes.org.nz
Fire Extinguisher Stickers
Stickers to locate fire extinguisher in boats.
Organisation Jet Boating NZ | Resource www.nzjetboating.com/
NZ Jet Boating Safety Handbook
Handbook containing safety information for jet boaters in NZ.
Organisation Jet Boating NZ | Resource www.nzjetboating.com/
Boat shows
Boat shows are held around New Zealand promoting the latest in everything related to boats - NZ Boat Show in May, Canterbury in July, Waikato in September, Bay Of Plenty in November.
Organisation Marine Industry Association | Resource www.nzmarine.com
MIA Directory
MIA member companies & organisations contact details.
Organisation Marine Industry Association | Resource www.nzmarine.com
Minimum Safety Requirements Sticker
Essential equipment for recreational boating.
Organisation Marine Industry Association | Resource www.nzmarine.com
Guide to Maritime Rules
A guide to maritime rules.
Organisation Maritime New Zealand | Resource www.maritimenz.govt.nz
Guide to the Marine Protection Rules
A guide on protecting the marine environment.
Organisation Maritime New Zealand | Resource www.maritimenz.govt.nz
New Zealand's System of Buoys & Beacons
A guide to the buoyage and beaconage system used in New Zealand waters.
Organisation Maritime New Zealand | Resource www.maritimenz.govt.nz
Personal Water Craft
Safety flyer on the use of personal water crafts, jet ski's, wave riders, etc.
Organisation Maritime New Zealand | Resource www.maritimenz.govt.nz
Radio Distress Sticker
A sticker guide to making radio distress calls in an emergency.
Organisation Maritime New Zealand | Resource www.maritimenz.govt.nz
Recreational Boating Accidents
Incident/Accident Records for 1998-2000 and 2000-2003.
Organisation Maritime New Zealand | Resource www.maritimenz.govt.nz
TABS - Tips About Boating Safety
A sticker and flyer with tips on boating safety.
Organisation Maritime New Zealand | Resource www.maritimenz.govt.nz
Waka Ama Guidelines
Detailed safety procedures, roles, responsibilities, training, equipment and construction requirements and operation and emergency procedures for Waka Ama (racing waka).
Organisation Maritime New Zealand | Resource www.maritimenz.govt.nz
Waka Taua Guidelines
Detailed safety procedures, roles, responsibilities, training, equipment, operation and emergency procedures for Waka Taua (ceremonial waka).
Organisation Maritime New Zealand | Resource www.maritimenz.govt.nz
Waka Ama Safety Guidelines
Guidelines for the sport of waka ama covering safety systems and procedures.
Organisation Maritime New Zealand | Resource www.stayontop.org.nz
PWC Water Safety Sticker
This quick reference sticker can be affixed to your PWC and details a safety checklist and basic water rules which apply to PWC users.
Organisation NZ Jet Sports Boating Association | Resource www.nzjetsport.co.nz
Next Tack
Follow on course from introductory designed to build seamanship skills for those wishing to charter.
Organisation RPNYC Sailing Academy | Resource www.sailingacademy.org.nz
2 Minute Form
The reusable 2 Minute Form provides basic information about voyage plans and is designed for pleasure boat owners out for a short trip in the local area. The information you leave behind will be vital in event of a search and rescue emergency.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
Skipper Responsibility Sticker
Every boat, no matter how big or small, must have a Skipper. The Skipper is legally responsible for the safety of the boat and all the people on board. The Skipper is also responsible for complying with all the relevant rules and regulations.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
The Boaties Book
A guide to marinas & other boating information covering tides, boating regulations and information, harbour and sailing event calendars, New Zealand Marinas, regional information and more.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
Safe Boating - An Essential Guide
A booklet to recreational boating safety, supported by the 2 Minute Form and skipper responsibility sticker.
Organisation Water Safety NZ | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/
Safe Boating DVD
The DVD was produced by Maritime NZ and teaches skippers and passengers why small craft need to keep well clear of ships in confined areas.
Organisation Water Safety New Zealand & Maritime NZ | Resource www.watersafety.org.nz/resource-orders/