1. This license consists of three major components:
   • Theory Course
   • Practical skippering of 50 hours completed
   • 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 50 hours (if you want to complete your practical experience under our guidance please contact us to discuss the costs and additional time needed). If you complete your hours through us you are able to claim a reduction in training hours (contact us for details)

3. If you are new to boating and still need to log skippering experience please contact us for information on our Blended Newbie Theory and Practical Introductory Course. (many people decide on this option as a way of getting theoretical and basic practical boating experience as a start to logging their skipper’s practical hours).

4. 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.

5. We also 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 5 – 6 hours depending on the number of candidates
2. Please bring a pen
3. Manuals will be provided on the day of the course

1. You will need to provide your own vessel or rent one of ours to complete the practical exam.

1. Exams will be scheduled for the same day as your theory course.

2. 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.

• Surf Launch endorsement – Only examined on your vessel
• 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 now 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.
   • Letter from a certified skipper stating that you have 50 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.

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

• Renting our boat for your practical exam
• Pre-exam practical check (± 1 hour)
• Skippers training
• Repeat the theory course
• Renting our boat for practical hours training