1. This course consists of three major components:
   • Theory Course
   • Practical skippering experience of 100 hours skippering a Cat B vessel
   • Exam (consisting of a theory exam, practical exam and an oral exam)

2. Most people come on this course already having skippered a vessel for the necessary minimum 100 hours (if you want to complete your practical experience under our guidance please contact us to discuss the costs and additional time needed, we will only consider assisting with training hours on your vessel).

3. To skipper through the Kowie River Mouth you will have to have logged proof in your skippers letter showing that you have experience entering and exiting the river mouth in varying conditions on different days.

4. We offer a pre exam practical check to ensure that you have the necessary skills to pass your practical and oral exams. We evaluate your practical abilities according to a pre-defined list and give you feed back as to where you are strong, weak, or unskilled.

1. Lectures are approximately 15 hours depending on the number of candidates.

2. Please bring your skippers manual (we will arrange for this to be posted to you prior to the course or alternatively, you can collect it from an arranged location).

3. Please bring a pen, soft pencil, eraser, calculator and lots of scrap paper.

You will need to provide your own vessel to complete the practical exam.

1. Exams will be scheduled for the second day of the theory course.  Please note that homestudy is recommended prior to the course as you are writing your exam on the same day

2. Practical exams will only be conducted onboard your vessel

3. Separate exam dates can be requested, but these dates and times are structured as to the availability of the examiner and will incur a penalty fee.

Completed at the same time as your Cat C course (NB, you will need to complete a launch off the sand on the beach, Kenton is ideal.)

• Surf Launch endorsement
• Dive Boat Skipper endorsement

1. If you elect to complete your exam on a different day to the day of your theory course, or if you don’t have the necessary paperwork you will be charged a penalty fee (the date to be convenient for the examiner).

2. You will only be allowed to write your exam if you have given in all the required paperwork as listed below:
   • 1 x ID Photo (We take this photo in the class at the beginning of the course)
   • Copy of your ID book or passport (Digital is preferable, email prior to course. PDF please)
   • Letter from a doctor stating that you are fit to skipper a boat (Digital is preferable, email prior to course. PDF please)
   • Eye test from your doctor, ask us for the requirements (Digital is preferable, email prior to course. PDF please)
   • Letter from a certified skipper stating that you have 100 hours skippering experience under their guidance. Their ID number must appear in this letter or you must attach a copy of their skippers’ licence. (Digital is preferable, email prior to course PDF please). We will send you a template which can be used for the skippers’ letter.
   • We reserve the right to accept paperwork after the course date for reasons such as late entry onto the course. You will have 1 week to finalise the outstanding paperwork before your exam is deemed invalid.

Failure of any portion of the exam constitutes a fail.

1. The theory portion of the exam can be repeated within 15 days of the failed exam at a reduced cost. Conditions apply

2. The practical portion of the exam can be repeated within 15 days of the failed exam at a reduced cost. Conditions apply

1. Pre-exam practical check (±1-2 hours) on your boat
2. Practical training from our facilitators (Conditions apply)
3. Repeat the theory course (Will only be considered when another class is running