SKIPPER SCHOOL KZN
Based in Pine Town we conduct courses in the KZN region.
We have a 6m duck with 85hp Yamaha and 50hp Yamaha standby which we do practical exam and training if required .
2 x Jet Skis for those doing Jet Ski training or Jet Ski surf launch endorsement .
Services
Instructor
Mike Higgs – SAMSA Examiner Number 00057
Contact Details
Email – boatboyz@telkomsa.net
website: https://skipperschoolkzn.co.za/
Tel: 082 441 2937 Mike
Tel: 082 331 7658 Nellan
Tel: 031 7015324 Office
Courses available
- Category R – Inland Waters
- Category E – 1 Nautical Mile to sea
- Category C – 15 Nautical Miles to sea
- Category B (upgrade from C) – 40 Nautical Miles to sea
- Surf Launches
Fees
Cat R - Skipper Inland Waters | R2,200.00 |
Cat R - Practical Training Over 4 Days (If required) | R2,800.00 |
Cat R - Practical on water accreditation (Boat supplied) | R450.00 |
Cat R - Exam only (online course completed) | R1,550.00 |
Cat E - Day Skipper 1 Nautical Mile | R2,300.00 |
Cat E - 12 Surf Launches over 4 days/sea time (if required) | R3,200.00 |
Cat C - 15 Nautical Miles Day skipper | R2,900.00 |
Cat B - 40 Nautical Miles Upgrade from Cat C | R2,800.00 |
Cat C - 12 Surf Launches over 4 days/sea time (if required) | R3,600.00 |
Surf Launch / Sheltered Launch Accreditation) | R450.00 |
The fees include SAMSA fees, text books, all paperwork and examiner fees.
Surf launched will be done on our craft unless by prior arrangement.
Course Dates
Please contact us for course dates.
Examination Only
Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
Documentation Requirements
Category ‘R’
- 4 x Id Photos (Color)
- 2 x Copies of ID (Must be 16 years or older)
- Doctor’s Letter.
- Log with 25 hours signed by the candidate/student.
- Application to Register (Annex 6 Page 1)
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- 2 x copies of ID (Must be 16 years or older)
- 4 x Id Photos (Color)
- Log with 50 sea hours signed off by a sea skipper.
- Doctor’s Letter.
- Application to Register (Annex 6 Page 1)
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Category ‘C’
- 2 x copies of ID (Must be 16 years or older)
- 4 x Id Photos (Color)
- Min 25 sea hours on at least a Cat C vessel. (Annex 16)
- Doctor’s Letter.
- Application to Register (Annex 6 Page 1)
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